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Can MySpace's Hip Makeover Win You Back?

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:30:43 +0000

Remember back in 2005 when Myspace was cool? We blogged about our crush from middle school science class, took those “what would you do if…” surveys, and felt honored when we made it into someone’s “top friends” box. Those were the days. That was also before Facebook and Twitter took over our online lives, and [...]

Is the Department of Homeland Security Tracking You on Facebook and Twitter?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:30:07 +0000

When you’re tweeting or posting on Facebook, you’re probably not thinking about the Department of Homeland Security. But as it turns out, it may very well be thinking about you. The DHS started monitoring social media sites back in February 2011 to stay on top of breaking news — particularly stories related to matters of [...]

Do You Set Your Social Media to Private? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:40:08 +0000

These days, just about everybody is on some form of social media. However, that doesn’t mean they want to share their information with everybody.

According to a Pew Research Center survey of 2,267 adults, 58 percent of social media users set their profile to private.

Are Women Less Friendly Than Men Online?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:02:39 +0000

A study released Friday by the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project finds that when it comes to social networks, women tend to be a lot less friendly than men.

How Are You Adapting to Facebook and Other Social Media? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:50:05 +0000

Now that people are getting more used to being on social networks like Facebook they seem to be getting more picky about whom they are sharing their information with.

According to a survey from the Pew Research Center, 63 percent of social media network users removed people from their friend rolls in 2011, which was up from the 56 percent of those who did so in 2009.

What Does Your Facebook Profile Tell a Prospective Employer?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:09:15 +0000

It’s pretty common for companies to scout out the social media accounts of prospective hires — and now a new study from Northern Illinois University says Facebook profiles are actually a pretty good predictor of job performance. Researchers conducted an experiment in which three “raters” (one university professor and two students) looked at the Facebook [...]

Keith Urban Joins Pinterest

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:30:26 +0000

What can we say? When the DIY-laced, fashion-forward, recipe-stocked pin craze of Pinterest began, we never thought we’d be reporting that male country music stars would be getting in on the action. But Pinterest has taken on a new role of late, serving as just another social media outlet where artists can do what has become so vital these days: connect with their fans. Perhaps this is why New-Zealand born Aussie Keith Urban just added his name to the list of pinners you can follow with his new Pinterest page.

Technology And Gullible People

Ken Hayes — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:21:46 +0000

Is it just me, or are there more gullible people now that we have technology? Maybe it's because social networking shines a light on it? With viruses, chain e-mails, and a phone that always keeps you connected, it's becoming more common for people to buy the wooden nickels. I've got a few examples I would like to share with you...