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“Dear Netflix” is a trending topic on Twitter today and you don’t need to set up any sophisticated social listening software to get the message: @jerrybyers Dear Netflix, I only knew you for a short time. Streaming library is limited and Redbox is a lot cheaper. See ya. #fail The social media backlash to Netflix’s Continue Reading →

Have you checked your Klout score lately? How about your Empire Avenue share price? Or how many people have friended you on Facebook and follow you on Twitter? Suddenly everybody talks about influence. Hotels look at Klout scores to decide who gets past the velvet rope. Brands can now engage Facebook fans based on Klout Continue Reading →

Re-syndicated from MediaBizBloggers.com Trying to leave the disastrous Buzz and Wave launch behind, Google, THE search company, is formally making a pitch to become a major social networking force. What is Google+? Contrasting Facebook, Google+ doesn’t focus on a massive friend list. Instead, users collect each other into groups, such as family, work and friends, Continue Reading →

Accused baby killer Casey Anthony was found not guilty. According to a jury of her peers, Casey was not responsible for Caylee Anthony’s death. This fact was Tweeted and Retweeted, Facebooked and Refacebooked, blogged and commented on by literally millions of people yesterday. The sheer volume of broadband traffic dedicated to #caseyanthonyverdict was astonishing. Which Continue Reading →

Despite becoming ubiquitous with Internet use, Twitter continues to find itself not nearly as profitable as its online counterparts. Instead of rushing towards an initial public offering, the company is pursuing a new round of private investing that could value Twitter at nearly $7 billion. Twitter continues to work on ways to monetize its service Continue Reading →

The thieves who made off with more than $2.5M from Citibank and caused the bank to issue 100,000 replacement bank cards have highlighted an alarming trend. Hackers are evolving. And, they are organizing and uniting. They even have a Twitter account. Before the advent of the Internet, we called these hackers “robbers” or “criminals” or Continue Reading →

Google recently announced its newest project, Google+, which hopes to make the search giant a competitive social network. Previous attempts to challenge Facebook and Twitter have fallen to the wayside, with both Google Wave and Buzz flopping. Will Google+ and its privacy oriented sharing finally make Google a social success? Read the full release at Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110629_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Google recently announced its newest project, Google Plus, which hopes to make the search giant a competitive social network. Previous attempts to challenge Facebook and Twitter have fallen to the wayside, with both Google Wave and Buzz flopping. Will Google Plus and its privacy oriented sharing finally Continue Reading →

Next on Live Digital: Should internet access be considered a human right? Will Apple’s iCloud stand out from the competition? Nintendo finally announces its newest game system — and how are companies utilizing technology to improve our every day? Plus, I’ll chat with Marlon Wayans about how NOT to use Twitter — Harold Goldberg and Continue Reading →

Now we know that Representative Anthony Weiner (D-NY) did not have his Twitter account hacked, he simply lied. A combination of the Congressman’s name, the object of his “indiscretion” and his pathetic attempt at damage control have all combined to inspire headlines like, “What’s Wrong With My Weiner?” But, there is a serious side to Continue Reading →