social media

  • When Facebook becomes a book

    When Facebook becomes a book from Siavosh Zabeti on Vimeo. I think I’ve become a little obsessed with the digital word lately. I’ve pretty much stopped buying newspapers and magazines and get my fill online. I use my iPhone for my shopping lists and to jot down the epiphanies that come to me in the…

  • Advertising on social networking sites

    It seems that brands are popping up everywhere in paid social media advertising spots lately … brands that I’d consider either buying from, or at least aligning myself with (by ‘liking’ their Facebook page for example). I’m interested in yoga, travel and cult TV shows like Mad Men and Dexter – and like magic, local…

  • ‘Twitter’ has movie potential

    Poor Twitter. That little bird has always been the second idea, the afterthought. Just as facebook was the first to pioneer social networking, it’s also been the first to be made into a movie. But don’t worry Twitter fans! I know you’ve been wondering how great the Twitter movie could be… so here’s a sneak…

  • The Social Network movie review

    The Social Network is the story of the early days of Facebook and the egos, greed and rivalry that comes hand in hand with the billion-dollar idea. It’s based on real life events, but the people in the know claim it’s been ‘Hollywoodised’ to some degree … which has to be expected really. In case…

  • Relaunch announced for least trusted brand Myspace

    Myspace was announced as one of 2010’s least trusted brands, according to the survey results compiled by Brand Asset Consulting. While Google, Nokia and Microsoft topped the list of most trusted, Australians rated social media pioneer, Myspace, as one of the brands they have the least confidence in. Myspace has made a move to combat…

  • Twitter for Dogs – Puppy Tweets

    Want to know what your pup is up to when you are at work? The world of technology is taking on a futuristic and furry new face. That’s right Twitter for dogs, produced by Mattel, is now available with something called Puppy Tweets.  The new system will allow your dog to send its “thoughts” to…

  • Fiat 500 at Paris Motor Show

    Remember how I posted a blog about the success of the campaign Fiat ran for the 500,000th Fiat 500 driving people to Facebook? In case you don’t, owners from around the world were encouraged to upload a photo of themselves and a story so the 500,000th Fiat 500 could be wrapped in Fiat owners’ faces.…

  • The Social Network Trailer

    [briotube]http://www.youtube.com/v/lB95KLmpLR4[/briotube] Facebook seems to be everywhere lately. It’s become a daily addiction for most, businesses are jumping on board and working out Facebook marketing,and now Hollywood has made a feature about it. Take a look at the trailer, I’ve got to admit I’m pretty interested in watching it. Are you? Yours in social media, Julia

  • New Facebook Features

    Today Facebook announced and launched a few new features to enhance its social networking stronghold. The new Facebook features must be significant enough for the Facebook founder and chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, to make the announcements during a news conference at Facebook headquarters in California. Have you ever wanted to download all of your Facebook…