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Friday, April 27, 2012
Yahoo Adds Two Patents To Facebook Suit
The latest volley in the unpopular patent-infringement lawsuit Yahoo filed against Facebook last month was fired by Yahoo, which claimed in a court filing today that it is not infringing on any of Facebook's patents, along with adding two more of its own patents to the list of those allegedly being violated by the social network. Facebook filed a counterclaim earlier this month, not only denying that it had infringed on the... read more>>
How Boxers Succeed On Facebook
Boxers, just like other public figures, need a consistent image across various platforms, and Facebook is no exception. Many boxers and their marketing teams have adopted strategies to provide quality content, valuable behind-the-scenes insights, and a more tangible connection to their audience using their Facebook presence. Here are four strategies that work for the boxing stars on Facebook. Use Personal Voice Using the right voice is vital for any Facebook page to succeed with... read more>>
Macy's Sets Moms' Facebook Charity Campaign
There's a good reason to pop onto the Facebook page for Macy's department store in advance of Mother's Day: Doing so could save users a wad of cash at the card store. It can also help them reach their do-good-for-others quotas for the day. That's because through the "Thank-a-Mom Movement" campaign just announced by the 150-year-old shopping mecca, Facebook users can send personalized cards of appreciation to the moms in their lives... read more>>
Make Funny Faces With Skype Humoticons Facebook App
Integration with Skype has provided several useful features for Facebook users, but the Internet telephony application's new Facebook app, Skype Humoticons, is not one of them. Skype Humoticons encourages Skype and Facebook users to mimic the expressions seen in Skype emoticons, and then take pictures of their efforts and post them in the app's gallery or their Facebook walls. Those who really feel like making funny faces can take five different pictures and... read more>>
Deezer Triples Average Monthly Facebook Users
French music-streaming application Deezer has more than tripled its average monthly users on Facebook, to nearly 2 million from 605,000, following its upgrade for timeline in September 2011. Facebook's developer blog cited the Web and mobile app's use of open graph action verb listen, as well as traditional actions like, share, and comment. Aggregations created by Deezer were also highlighted, including: Top songs Top artists Top albums Top playlists Playlists created Top radio stations (top four) Top radio station Listened to... read more>>
Uniqlo, 'Time Out New York' Set Facebook Contest
There's a social media strategy afoot-- did you see it? Go to the Facebook page for Big Apple stylistas' best kept shopping secret (jeans start at $10, cashmere sweaters at $50), Japanese clothing company Uniqlo, and you'll spot a status update announcing a contest sponsored with Time Out New York magazine. Want to learn more, such as how to enter? Well, you'll have to like the Uniqlo page in order to gain... read more>>
Facebook Tweaking Users' App Ratings
Facebook appears to have rejiggered its user ratings for applications, following the return of the five-star ratings system late last month with a new "rate apps" module. Sister blog Inside Facebook reported that some users are seeing the new module on pages across the social network, adding that the "rate recently used apps" section under users' bookmarks has been resdesigned, as well, to account for the five-star system. The apps and games discovery... read more>>
Facebook To Test Promote Button For Small, Midsized Pages
Facebook announced that it will test a promote button, which will allow managers of pages for small and midsized businesses to promote their content by creating sponsored stories or ads. The social network offered two examples, pictured below, of what the promote button may look like. The first is part of its page composer, while the second appears at the bottom of the status update form. A Facebook spokesperson added: We want to... read more>>
Facebook Continues To Propel Zynga In 1Q
Zynga said its games held eight of the top 10 spots on Facebook in terms of daily average users as of March 31, and the developer also touted the beta launch of its Zynga.com platform while reporting its financial results for the first quarter of 2012. Bookings and revenues rose compared with the first quarter of 2011, on the strength of rising audience totals. However, adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation,... read more>>
Six Attributes Of The Perfect Facebook Page Administrator
So, here's the thing: In many ways, hiring a Facebook page administrator is akin to hiring a poster child for your brand. This trusted manager will maintain and update your Facebook presence as if he or she is the brand itself that has come to life. The reputation of the page admin will be the reputation of the brand. Thus, it's imperative that you not rush the hiring process for this position.... read more>>
Facebook-Related Jobs Listed On Mediabistro
This week, Sneaky Games is hiring a programmer, and IMVU is looking for a senior program manager. Machine Zone is seeking a senior graphics engineer, and Ryzing is in need of a AS3 Flash developer. Get all the details on these opportunities below, and find additional just-posted gigs on mediabistro.com. Programmer Sneaky Games (Austin, TX) Senior Program Manager IMVU (Mountain View, CA) Senior Graphics Engineer Machine Zone (Palo Alto, CA) AS3 Flash Developer Ryzing... read more>>
Facebook Support Dashboard Sheds Light On Content-Reporting Process
Facebook is testing a new product that allows users who report objectionable content to follow the progress of their reports and receive alerts when the social network has decided the fate of the reported content. The support dashboard will initially cover photos and timelines, with more types of content to be added later. The "learn more" section, located next to the reports, will direct users to the sections of the Facebook community standards... read more>>
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