by Brad Friedman | Social Media
We found this infographic so interesting we just had to share it with you. Facebook has made it easy for seniors to use. They are able to share experiences with family regardless of where they live. Senior citizens have connected with long-lost and current friends. It's not unusual for a seasoned citizen to spend an hour or so on Facebook on any given day. Take a look at the extent and rate at which seniors are getting involved. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
Facebook Deals was rolled out four months ago to compete with Groupon. Now, Facebook has decided to shut it down. “After testing Deals for four months, we’ve decided to end our Deals product in the coming weeks,” Facebook told Reuters in a statement. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
If approved by federal regulators, Google has just purchased Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion. Much has been written about the growth of Google's Android operating system in the smartphone market. Now, Google's purchase moves it into the smartphone manufacturing business. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media |

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Once you have entered the social sphere, the real work begins. It is crucial that you work hard to maintain your brand's image in the wide-open world of social networks. Remember, once you venture into the social space, people can, and will, say whatever they want about your brand. You must keep up with these comments, responding when appropriate and making decisions about how to handle inappropriate comments. All this can be overwhelming for the intern or marketing associate in your office. Many businesses we speak with just don't have the resources to keep up with what's happening on the various social networks. Moderation is your key to success. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media |
When picking a jury, lawyers always try to choose people they believe will find in favor of their client. Of late, some attorneys are taking juror research to a new level. Many lawyers and their jury consultants are heavily using social media sites and other Internet sites to discover the intimate details of potential jurors' lives. In light of the information people are posting about themselves on sites like Facebook, attorneys and jury consultants are able to discover political leanings, income level, sexual orientation, family members and many other personal facts. (more…)