Around Christmas-time I was foolish enough to list my social media predictions. They were a combination of ‘more of this, less of that, same of the other’, and you can still read it if you’re foolish enough to base an entire year that hasn’t happened on the ramblings of one poor gangrel creature. Fortunately I […]
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Social media? I wouldn’t bother.
In the 18 months since I went freelance, I’ve spoken to a lot of people and worked with quite a few different companies, including a fair number of PR agencies. And what have I learned? That the state of social media is pretty much exactly as it was when I first became a social media […]
Twinfluence – Twitter Influence Analyzer
twInfluence is a simple tool for measuring the combined influence of twitterers and their followers, with a few social network statistics thrown in as bonus. We know that “A-List” Twitterers like Scoble, LeoLaporte, and BarackObama have a lot of influence on Twitter, because they have tens of thousands of followers. However, social network analysis teaches […]
Twithority Search
Twithority most recent top rank Recent Results (top 10000 users): social media JayOatway: How Intel Connects With Consumers Using Social Media -http://bit.ly/dwQk78 1640 · Followers 94791 • about 2 hours ago Reply · View jeffreypjacobs: RT @scottgould: A post from @0nelife asking where does Social Media fit into your business? http://bit.ly/b9YqRR 6169 · Followers 31773 […]
The Science of ReTweets
via mashable.com Retweets is often overlooked as a measure of influence. When someone retweets you, it’s because they found what you said interesting enough to forward it to their followers. They’re endorsing you as an influential person. So, count the retweets, and you get a measure of influence. Although I try my hardest not to […]
Social spume
- The New Flickr: Everything You Need to KnowYahoo unveiled a brand new Flickr experience for its desktop and Android users on Monday SEE ALSO: Yahoo Unveils 'Awesome' New Look for Flickr There are plenty of changes to take in, but no need to feel overwhelmed — Mashable has got you covered. Check out our hands-on video of the new Flickr, above, for everything you need to know. SEE ALSO: The N […]Anita Li
- Chanel Leads Luxury Fashion Brands on Pinterest: StudyChanel doesn't even have an active account on Pinterest, but that didn't stop the Paris-based fashion house from ranking first in a study of luxury fashion brands on the platform. Software developer Pivotal Labs and analytics firm Curalate came up with a list of 10 high-end fashion brands that rank well across social (per data from Kred, Klout, Unm […]Lauren Indvik
- Extreme Solar Storm May Cause Widespread Disruptions on EarthIf an extreme solar storm aimed at the Earth hits in just the right way, it could put interconnected electrical grids around the world at serious risk, experts say. In addition to creating beautiful auroras, extreme solar storms could knock out a wide range of electric utilities needed to keep life in the United States and around the world functioning normal […]Space.com
- Adorable Little Girl Is a Marvel Superhero ExpertThink you know the Marvel Universe? Well, your trivia knowledge probably can't match that of this four-year-old girl. From the God of Thunder's common name to the substance that makes Captain America's shield, to Iron Man's girlfriend's identity and more, young Mia Grace has pretty much got it all figured out SEE ALSO: Crowd Goes Wil […]Sam Laird
- Xbox One’s New Controller: Hands OnIn the run-up to Tuesday’s big Microsoft Xbox One reveal, many pondered the fate of the beloved Xbox 360 controller, perhaps the best gaming controller in the business. Would Microsoft make it radically different? Bigger? Unwieldy? Add a touchpad like Sony? Today we have our answer. It’s different and yet, based on what I now know and have experienced firsth […]Lance Ulanoff
- Alcohoot Brings Quantified Self to BACThe Launchpad is a series that introduces Mashable readers to compelling startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. Name: Alcohoot One-Liner Pitch: Alcohoot is a breathalyzer that attaches to your smartphone. Why It's Taking Off: The device fits comfortably in a pocket or purse and accuracy is […]Dani Fankhauser
- Cops Bust Woman for Hitting Cyclist After She Brags on TwitterHere's a lesson in what not to do online, straight from the Twitter for Dummies handbook. Our story begins on Sunday in Norwich, England, where an organized cycling event called the Boudicca Sportive ride was taking place. Tensions between cyclists and automobile drivers are well documented the world over, but this Sunday tweet from a local driver using […]Sam Laird
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