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Friday, February 18, 2011

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Novel Released On Facebook Coming Out In Print

Facebook as Weapon will become available in some bookstores next week, becoming the first book originally published serially on the social network and debuting in print thereafter. read more>>

Facebook Posts Are 3 Times More Powerful Than Tweets

The group buying startup Chompon has calculated the value of a Facebook posting in driving social shopping -- at $14, it's nearly three times what a Tweet is worth. And likes are worth $8. read more>>

Major Facebook Investors Cash Out

The Samwer Brothers have sold their Facebook stake, which has grown to about three-and-a-half times the value the shares held at the time the German entrepreneurial trio bought in, when company had a valuation of $15 billion in 2008. read more>>

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Geeks Rejoice: Facebook Adds Microformats To Events

Most Facebook users might not notice this, but programmers should: The company has begun implementing hCalendar and hCard microformats to event listings. read more>>

Facebook Almost Leads Online Marketing Plans For 2011

Marketers prioritize their own websites for online promotions, but Facebook comes in close second, according to a survey of more than 600 people in the industry. read more>>

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Virtual Goods In Free-To-Play MMOs

After many failed attempts to launch a subscription-based MMO that’s competitive with World of Warcraft, the game industry has largely given up on the model, gradually embracing a revenue model that’s been successful in Asia for years: virtual goods sales. SocialTimes Pro analyzes the deployment strategies of several top developers and offers recommendations. Read the report now.

7 Tools To Get Off Facebook Without Quitting

Updating Facebook content while offsite is so hot we've got a sequel post showcasing seven applications that keep you social even when you're not logged on. read more>>

Konami Offers 1-On-1 Facebook Support For New Game

Social shopping companies are flocking to Facebook support as a solution for their users, yet gaming companies are behind either by strategy or fluke. This week Konami, a leader in online games is leading the pack and offering one-on-one support for its game Viva Mall. read more>>

Facebook Challenges Patents On Relationship Statuses

Facebook has challenged three patents that having to do with relationship statuses, in response to a patent infringement lawsuit that Mekki Company had filed against the social network this summer. read more>>

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Facebook Expands Relationship Status Options

Facebook added domestic partnerships and civil unions to the list of options in the relationship status drop-down menu for users in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia and France. read more>>

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Why Facebook’s Self-Serve Ad Platform Works

When Facebook introduced its newest iteration of “social advertising” in 2007, many ad industry execs were skeptical. But the company kept upgrading its ad platform, and the continued development has paid off. Facebook’s ad revenue reached nearly $1.9 billion in 2010, double what it earned in 2009. SocialTimes Pro reveals trends and best practices on Facebook’s successful self-serve ad platform. Click here to read the report.

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