Discussion: Pinterest is a web-based “pinboard” whose unique visitors grew by 400% in the last quarter of 2011. Pinterest is a visual social network that organizes images by topic and lets users re-share with just one click. The site helps users catalog their passions, and it drives more visitors to third-party websites than Google+, YouTube, and LinkedIn… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Social Network
YouTube Video – Use Social Networking for Market Research
Description: 3:18 minutes. Video about the advantages of using social networks to gather market data in substantially less expensive, more traditional methods such as surveys, interviews, etc. The Gen Y population of consumers is projected to be much bigger than even the Baby Boomers and the social networks is a major source of communication. Source: YouTube… Read more »
BusinessWeek – Social Networks Slideshow
Description: Just like social life offline, online social networks grow organically as they connect more people together. But as social networks come to be seen as a new venue for advertising spending, media companies have elbowed in on the action and gobbled up some of the most popular sites…. Read more »
Washington Post – Harsh Words Die Hard on the Web
Description: Employers, including law firms, frequently do Google searches as part of due diligence checks on prospective employees. According to a December survey by the Ponemon Institute, a privacy research organization, roughly half of U.S. hiring officials use the Internet in vetting job applications. About one-third of… Read more »
Wired – Let’s Learn from Facebook Terms-of-Service Flap
Description: Discusses the pros and cons of developing a social networking site. Is it good for business? It is unavoidable and can definitely be good for business, but it must be managed to be effective. Source: Ryan Singel, Wired Magazine Date: 2/18/2009 Link: http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/02/lets-learn-from-facebooks-terms-of-service-flap/ Discussion Questions: 1. What can be… Read more »
Forbes – TheirSpace.com
Description: Link to Forbes article on social networking sites that connect tens of millions of cybersurfers. Naturally, marketers want to capitalize on the phenomenon with their own virtual neighborhoods. Source: Forbes.com Date: 5/8/2006 Link: http://www.forbes.com/business/forbes/2006/0508/122.html Discussion Questions: What does the author mean when referring to “their space”… Read more »
YouTube Video – Virtual Greats Profile
Description: 2:24 minutes. Summarizes business trends related to virtual worlds and Second Life enthusiasts. Source: YouTube, Virtual Greats Date: 8/20/2008 Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJtEGNQzDFc Discussion Questions: What lies ahead for E-commerce (EC)?
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