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UK official connects with Twitter followers

Britain's Foreign Secretary William Hague is taking social media networking to new heights by meeting his followers.

By Staff |September 7, 2012

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Google visits the arctic…on a tricycle

While making plans for end-of-summer trips, the Arctic is probably the last vacation destination you’ll consider. Google, however, recently made the trek using a tricycle.

By Martha Porado |August 31, 2012

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8 Samsung phones face bans; Germany to sue Facebook

Apple seeks ban on eight Samsung devices after win, and Facebook faces its own legal battle with Germany.

By Staff |August 28, 2012

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Tech start-ups struggling

Since Facebook’s flop this spring, the tech IPO market has collapsed. By June, not a single company had ventured to go public, compared to 19 IPOs posted by June of last year. Instead, as many as 14 offerings were withdrawn or delayed, says Dealogic. These included Tria Beauty, maker of laser hair removal devices, and […]

August 23, 2012

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Facebook shares freefall after lock-up lifted

Facebook has struggled since its IPO in May, and its uphill battle is far from over. The company’s shares plunged to all-time lows following the expiration of its stock lock-up period. It seems early investors and insiders are taking the opportunity to exit, with the stock falling 7% to $19.71 in early trading. If it […]

By Wire services |August 16, 2012

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Facebook takes a gamble to boost revenue

In an attempt to bump up its revenue, Facebook is now allowing its adult users in the U.K. to play at online gambling, reports TechCrunch. The first app to hit the network is called Bingo Friendzy, which offers various bingo and slot machine games. Players put real money on the table rather than site credits. […]

By Wire services |August 8, 2012

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Industry veterans launch advisor portal

Newly formed Accretive Advisor Inc. is partnering with Infinite Media Inc., a developer of information and learning management systems, to create a technology platform that will give advisors access to content, insights, best practices, tools, and coaching. The first phase of the new advisor portal is scheduled to launch in September 2012. The portal is […]

By Staff |August 8, 2012

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Google buys Wildfire to boost ad revenue

Google has bought Wildfire—a company specializing in social media marketing—to intensify its competition with Facebook for ad dollars. Google+ is lagging behind Facebook when it comes to ad revenue, but its acquisition of the California-based startup company will let it provide new, advanced software and services to Brands. They will be able to run contests, […]

By Wire services |August 3, 2012

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Sales rep fined for unauthorized online trading

The MFDA approved a settlement hearing in the matter of Ahsan Hanif Ladha, a former mutual fund salesperson at TD Investment Services. He admitted that between June 2009 and June 2010, he engaged in unauthorized online securities trading. As stated in the agreement, in two separate cases Ladha obtained client passwords and personally conducted their […]

By Staff |August 1, 2012

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Companies demand social media ROI

Marketers are increasingly required to justify social campaigns and marketing budgets with ROI data, says Parta Dialogue, a global social media solutions company. It recently netted two new global customers for its eValue social media ROI suite, having seen it grow progressively over 2012. This year, over half (62%) of marketers indicated that proving investment […]

July 31, 2012

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