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Wednesday, March 09, 2011

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Obamas Team Up With Facebook Against Bullying

Barack and Michelle Obama are addressing the topic of bullying, both cyber and otherwise, in a White House summit that will livestream on Facebook tomorrow. read more>>

ALERT: Avoid 'Father Catches Daughter On Webcam'

The latest scamware circulating on Facebook promises illicit video footage but only leads to malware and content that earns the scammer a commission. read more>>

REPORT: Teenagers Disinterested In Facebook Brands

While three out of every four teenagers goes online every day, only six percent of them want to interact with brands on Facebook. read more>>

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Facebook Storage Supplier Fusion-io Will IPO

Fusion-io filed for an initial public offering today. This storage company powers much of Facebook's data center in Prineville, Oregon, and will soon do the same for the facility under construction in Rutherford County, North Carolina. read more>>

Finns Trust Shopping Advice Via Facebook More Than Twitter Or Groupon

People trust shopping recommendations coming from Facebook more than Twitter or Groupon, according to a survey of more than 700 people by Helsinki-based Wantlet, Inc. read more>>

Missing Girl's Inactive Facebook Profile Alerted Family

The case of Bethany Anne Decker, a 21-year-old pregnant woman from Virginia who has been missing since the middle of January, shows how police clue into a Facebook profile to see if they can help find someone. 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.

Facebook's Real Name Policy Boots Chinese Blogger

Facebook pulled the page of Chinese dissident blogger and journalist Zhao Jing because he posted under an alias, Michael Anti, violating the site's rules. But he thinks this violates his right to express himself on the site. read more>>

How To Plan Your SXSW Experience On Facebook

Here are 10 different Facebook pages that can help you plan your nine days at South By Southwest, which begins in Austin on Friday. read more>>

Do You Need A Facebook-Focused Keyboard?

Check out this new social keyboard specially designed for the hardcore Facebook user. read more>>

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Facebook Testing Removal Of Keyword Targeting

Over the past couple days, Facebook has begun a test with a small group of advertisers in which keywords are no longer allowed during the ad creation process; instead, this group is testing a new broad category targeting and it has a number of advertisers enraged. 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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