Tag archives for social networks

Journalism and Wikipedia – Wanky Balls

Journalists who use Wikipedia as a source should probably check the citations – Wikipedia insists on them. Was The Big Chill ever really named Wanky Balls Festival? Or is it just humour? Social Media runs amok! Online Communities tell fibs!

Election 2010: GetUp Tony Abbott Mashup

Getup in Australia has had women in Australia speak election candidate Tony Abbott’s words – to an interesting effect. The long tail of political comment are not forgiven by the community if they are not addressed in a timely fashion.

Facebook Credit: Zuckerberg next Treasurer of the Internet App2User

Facebook credits and liquidity program – integrating real world currencies, gift cards and virtual economies. What will happen now Facebook is 500,000 members strong? The currency of the internet?

Election 2.0 – List of social media election sites to watch.

List of Social Media Election sites for Australian 2010 election. An early analysis of election 2010 sites. It’s particularly interesting to see which social media election sites are allowing the electorate to ask questions -versus who is providing answers. And how useful is the site to online community members.

Monetization: Social Network Advertising

Online ads are dropping in price and blaming online communities. Yet social advertising rarely work because we are chatting with mates, and not to be interrupted by situationally irrelevant ads.

Twitter – Verified Spam for MSF_USA Doctors Without Borders

Twitter verified MSF_USA – Doctors without Borders account. However they immediately used it to ‘broadcast’ spam messages. Good cause aside, spam is spam!

6 Reasons You Need A Social Media Expert

Have you considered hiring a social media expert rather than doing it yourself? Looking to justify outsourcing social media? Here’s six pointers.

Public Relations becomes Community Relations – Social Media

Public relations agencies will shift from managing clients to managing communities. The community will rely on them to bring them deals, and trial products, and fun campaigns. The PR people will embrace and love their new “client” and do great deals for them with Companies. PR people will enjoy this very much. And they’ll be happier and smilier for it. Heh.