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Cisco Survey Reveals Many Young Job Seekers Value Social Media Over Money [INFOGRAPHIC]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:00:17 +0000

Shakespeare once wrote, “All that glitters is not gold,” and when it comes to young job seekers, he was spot-on.

Cisco’s recent survey of 2,800 college students and recently employed graduates found that while a competitive salary is important, many respondents said a company’s social media policy matters even more. In fact, 56 percent overall said they wouldn’t work for a company that bans social media usage.

Tweeting While you Watch TV?

Jen Austin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:44 +0000

Studies show that “Reality TV” viewers are more likely than any other TV watchers to post somewhere online, while watching TV. Are you Tweeting while you’re watching? A survey commissioned by interclick, an online marketing consultant firm, says 35 percent of traditional TV viewing time is also spent online with computers, mobile devices or tablets. Could you imagine [...]

The Whole World Is On Facebook

Jen Austin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:44 +0000

How do you pass the time online? Is it checking your email? Checking the weather? Facebook?

It’s no big surprise what the number one answer is, according to a new Neilsen survey. During May of this year, Americans spent 53 billion total minutes on Facebook. No word on how many of those minutes were Pokes.

Facebook Makes Huge Privacy Changes

lesliereynolds — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:33:34 +0000

Facebook has been taking a lot of heat lately for their privacy controls, or lack there of. With each new feature that they come up with, there is always a concern for lack of privacy. Well the people at Facebook are stepping up and are updating the privacy features for their site, and giving the users even more control over what is/is not public on Facebook. What exactly are these changes? Keep reading to find out.

Facebook Creeping Immortalized in Song [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:00:45 +0000

Let’s face it. We’ve all Facebook-stalked somebody we used to date, or somebody we’d like to date, or even somebody we’re currently dating. YouTube personality Jessica Frech has immortalized this cultural touchstone in her song “Facebook Creeping.” It’s part of Frech’s “Song Challenge,” in which she writes tunes about the topics her fans request (previous inspirations [...]

The Google+ Project Takes Aim at Facebook [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:00:19 +0000

After several prior failed attempts to challenge social media behemoth Facebook, Google introduced a new service on Tuesday that it hopes will finally do the trick.

Called the Google+ project, it’s currently only available to a select group of Google users — they’ll soon be able to invite others — and it will let people share and discuss status updates, photos and links, just like they do on Facebook.

But there’s one key difference: Google+ allows you to share with select groups — like co-workers, friends or the moms in your child’s playgroup — instead of with everyone. It features what it calls “circles,” which are small groups of friends based on how you know them. Google+ also offers group text messaging and video chat.

Facebook = Big Brother?

Marcie Pink — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:14:13 +0000

Did you know that people are STUPID enough to engage in criminal activity AND keep an up-to-date FaceBook account?

Really kids -- if you are gonna be DUMB at least be smart! Don't live your life out loud on FaceBook -- come on I feel like your momma now!

The video after the jump shows you how the CIA is using FaceBook's technology to keep our world safe!

Facebook Stepping In To Stop Bullying

Marcie Pink — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:53:20 +0000

Facebook is hosting an online summit with President Obama and the First Lady to find ways to stop and prevent bullying. If you would like to participate in this landmark forum it is at 11am today.

Yesterday the Obamas reached out via facebook to announce their role and point of view on this topic -- more after the jump.

My Facebook Surrogate

Marcie Pink — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:08:37 +0000

Do you like Facebook but hate how much time it takes out of your life?

After updating your status, commenting on your friends' statuses, Farmville and "liking" this and that, you barely have enough time to sleep -- read more after the jump.