In A Step to Give Kim Jong-il Mafia Wars Access, North Korea’s Airline Launches Facebook Page

Aug 30, 2011 No Comments by

While North Korea restricts its citizens’ access to the Internet, its national air courier, Air Koryo Korean Airways, has maintained a Facebook page for several months.

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Social Media Quarterly: Spring into Summer 2011

Jul 14, 2011 No Comments by

Zynga made a huge splash with its IPO, and is the hottest social media property out there–and is one highlight of our social media quarterly.

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Mark Zuckerberg Now Only Eats What He Slaughters

May 26, 2011 No Comments by

Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook gave himself another annual challenge this year: to only eat what he kills. Goats, pigs, and chickens are on the menu.

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From Facebook to The Streets of Baku

May 03, 2011 No Comments by

Are the winds of the “Arab Spring” reaching Baku after all? A number of peaceful protests directly calling for the authorities to resign have started in Azerbaijan, with the Internet playing a key role. The demonstrations have so far been met by repression, intimidation and new arrests. From the OBC.

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Come Tweet With Me: The Social Media Quarterly Update

Apr 14, 2011 1 Comment by

Savvy social media users want to spend their precious time wisely, so smart apps that can function easily on a small device will gain even more traction.

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The Social Media Trifecta, 2011

Mar 27, 2011 No Comments by

The social media world has created a conundrum for both organizations and individual users alike. On one hand, the new digital media gives new opportunities to market their products or mission. Users, however, are becoming more savvy as to how to use these tools. The trifecta, Facebook, LinkedIn, & Twitter, still reign-for now.

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Yardsellr Turns Facebook into a Strong eBay Rival

Dec 31, 2010 No Comments by

Yardsellr, founded by Danny Leffel, uses the most recent social media tools to take users almost back to the good old days of flea markets and garage sales, where buyers and sellers could banter and talk about what was for sale.

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Kiosk Explores Life and Death in the Time of Facebook

Nov 04, 2010 2 Comments by

Anyone out there who has overdosed on social media will identify with Kiosk’s latest video, “Love and Death in the Time of Facebook.” Have you been added by that guy from high school you either could not stand or constantly picked on you? Been poked, poked, and poked again? This song is for you.

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