http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:12:31 -0700 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:23:52 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Social-media-seen-as-critical-for-executives?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner The ease of assimiliating information and quickly dispersing it has made social media a must-have tool for executives.   In an article that appears in the Wall Street Journal, the first item mentioned as a new feature necessary to be a comp... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:23:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Social-media-seen-as-critical-for-executives?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m11d19-JP-Morgan-asks-Facebook-users-to-weigh-in-on-charity-selection?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner Really, it's a great idea. Banks have a horrible reputation right now. When Goldman Sachs publicly apologized this week and said the company would donate $500 million to help small businesses, journalists remarked on how the $500 million was only ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:23:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m11d19-JP-Morgan-asks-Facebook-users-to-weigh-in-on-charity-selection?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Legal-system-must-evolve-with-social-media-internet?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner As social media and other internet tools grow in popularity the benefits and downfalls become more pronounced. Now, the legal system is beginning to grapple with the changes technology has introduced.On the one hand, people are able to communicate mo... friends legal Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:28:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Legal-system-must-evolve-with-social-media-internet?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Farmville-is-a-welcome-distraction?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner Social media is not only useful as a communication outlet but also as a way to distract oneself from reality and the daily grind.For example, recently the New York Times ran an article that discussed the obsession some have with a Facebook applicatio... friends Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:02:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Farmville-is-a-welcome-distraction?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m10d28-OK-mom-I-mean-Facebook?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner Recently, Facebook has been posting little messages in the sidebar. Those messages say: “reconnect with her” or “Beth needs a profile picture. Suggest one.” The reminders are probably meant to foster more interaction but are d... facebook social media friends Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:25:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m10d28-OK-mom-I-mean-Facebook?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Could-social-media-use-lessons-from-magazine-industry?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner There are some studies that show a divide amongst the social networking sites. For instance, a study mentioned in a CNN article found that most Facebook users were “affluent” and lived in “upscale suburbs.” However, those inha... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:51:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Could-social-media-use-lessons-from-magazine-industry?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Small-business-uses-smart-location-to-boost-Facebook-exposure?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner  Recently, I saw a savvy effort to increase a winery’s presence on social media. Doukenie winery in Loudoun County, Virginia attached a flyer with their Facebook address to the inside of the bathroom door.Wineries in the Northern Virginia ... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:11:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Small-business-uses-smart-location-to-boost-Facebook-exposure?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Lawyers-should-tweet?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner Social media has undefined benefits but millions of users. Everyone is buzzing about social media marketing from law firms to small businesses. Of course, as a blog at Lawyers Weekly points out, you need to make sure you identify your target audience... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:44:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Lawyers-should-tweet?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Facebook-media-should-not-be-responsible-for-member-content?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner Recently, there was a poll on Facebook that asked whether the President should be assassinated. The member who made the application is now being hunted by the Secret Service and for good reason. A threat to the President is a serious issue (not to me... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:43:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Facebook-media-should-not-be-responsible-for-member-content?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Twitter-said-to-be-worth-1-billion-hasnt-made-money-yet?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner Twitter’s profitability continues be an issue but it appears that investors are not giving up hope. The Wall Street Journal reports that Twitter is close to a deal with an investor group that may “include mutual-fund giant T. Rowe Price G... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:26:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Twitter-said-to-be-worth-1-billion-hasnt-made-money-yet?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Defriending-A-laughing-matter?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner You get online, sign in to Facebook and suddenly you have 100 friends. Yesterday, you had 101 friends. This is strange, you think. Maybe, you think, one of the couples you know has consolidated their accounts or there has been some computer error. Th... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:54:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Defriending-A-laughing-matter?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Obama-pledges-transparency-but-collects-your-Facebook-posts?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner Internet privacy is an issue relevant to all social media users. The issue usually revolves around employers or nosy acquaintances but they may not be the only people you should worry about when participating on social media sites.According to a rece... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:19:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Obama-pledges-transparency-but-collects-your-Facebook-posts?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Tweet-to-stay-up-to-date?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner AP Photo/Jason DeCrowIf it wasn’t for Twitter, I would be sadly behind on television gossip. I would be the girl at the water cooler with nothing to add. Today’s subject will likely involve the MTV Music Video Awards.If a Twitter member f... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:16:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Tweet-to-stay-up-to-date?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Forget-online-job-boards-employers-are-hiring-through-Twitter?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner The reported unemployment number was a dismal 9.7 according to Bloomberg News but some employers are still looking to hire and doing so through Twitter.According to a Wall Street Journal article, some employers like Google and Verizon have begun to s... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:00:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Forget-online-job-boards-employers-are-hiring-through-Twitter?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Setting-boundaries-is-key-for-social-media?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner Here’s the scenario: You have a Facebook or Myspace page. Now, your dad has a Facebook or Myspace page.Most people do not party with their parents but for a lot of social media users, that is exactly what they will be doing if they “... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:32:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Setting-boundaries-is-key-for-social-media?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Your-coworker-knows-what-you-did-this-summer?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner When exposing your personal life on social media websites, should there be a line drawn between “friends” and “coworkers”?Several dangers lurk for those who are friends with co-workers on a social media site. One is the nearly... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:39:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Your-coworker-knows-what-you-did-this-summer?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Facebook-to-give-members-more-information-on-privacy?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner An investigation by Canadian officials has spurred more transparency from Facebook. Over the next year, the company will provide more data on the privacy risks of participating in games and other applications and "clarify how it uses&q... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:49:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Facebook-to-give-members-more-information-on-privacy?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Merchants-begin-to-tweet-discounts?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner In another example of using social media to market and of additional exposure of that marketing being showcased in other media, a Los Angeles Times blog noted that Gap tweeted a 15% discount for those who entered “twitter” as a discount c... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:58:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Merchants-begin-to-tweet-discounts?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Whole-Foods-editorial-creates-social-media-discussion?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner Once again, social media has spurred additional conversation about an important issue. Recently, Whole Foods’ chief executive, John Mackey wrote an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal. He both criticized parts of the existing health care plan prop... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:59:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Whole-Foods-editorial-creates-social-media-discussion?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Celebs-athletes-tweets-are-music-to-followers-ears?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner AP Photo/David ZalubowskiThe one undeniable thing about Twitter, is that people enjoy following and “interacting” with their favorite celebrities. The forum has allowed celebrities to interact with fans in a way that is not invasive to th... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:47:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12275-Social-Media-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Celebs-athletes-tweets-are-music-to-followers-ears?cid=exrss-Social-Media-Examiner