February 28, 2012

Igniting Social Media: Technorati Interview with Sachin Agarwal, CEO of Posterous

First published on Technorati. Putting privacy and control front and center of their blogging platform, Posterous wants bloggers to express themselves – in any way that is natural.  With ease of use and an intuitive tool, bloggers can add images, … Continue reading

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What’s Your PinClout? Site Measures Pinterest Influence

First published on Technorati by Steve Woods. I’ve enjoyed more than my fair share of free goodies, or “perks” as they’re called, from the social influence measuring site Klout. I suppose it’s because I’m on a number of social networks, … Continue reading

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February 21, 2012

Pinterest Users Need to Read the Fine Print

First published on Technorati by Carole Ditosti.   You love Pinterest. It's the latest trend driving traffic to your blog – more than Google, Facebook and other social media sites. You've jumped on the Pinterest band wagon and use it … Continue reading

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What Your Facebook Personality Says About You

First published on Technorati by Karen Sonja-Carey Ashley. Socializing on Facebook is a fantastic way to express yourself within your circle of friends while providing the best opportunity to peer into others’ lives. Facebook also reveals your personality tendencies as … Continue reading

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Social Media is the Key to Career Success

First published on Technorati by  Adi Gaskell. Traditionally social media has been seen as a hindrance to ones career ambitions.There have been numerous examples of people having been sacked due to their Facebook antics, whilst earlier this year a manager … Continue reading

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SMBs Forecasted to Spend $7.8 Billion for Social Media Marketing in 2016

First published on Technorati by Chris Marentis. Social media is becoming more and more popular as a way for local businesses to market their brand, products, and services. And it makes sense. With a relatively easy-to-use platform and easily accessible … Continue reading

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Women ‘Family Travel’ Bloggers Rule

First published on Technorati by Kaleel Sakakeeny. Used to be they were called “mommy bloggers,” but that was before their Klout scores soared and corporations avidly courted them. And while I may be exaggerating, I’m not by much. This group … Continue reading

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February 14, 2012

An App To Mend Your Heart On Valentine’s Day

First published on Technorati by Dan Reyes. You’ve probably at one point of your life been heartbroken so badly that you can’t get out of bed and are just consumed with thinking about the love of your life–or former love … Continue reading

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February 13, 2012

Shani Higgins Speaks to Social Media Examiner – Blogging Trends for 2012

Shani Higgins (CEO of Technorati) shares information on the business of blogging and current blogging trends in 2012.  In this video interview with Social Media Examiner, Shani discussed: How blogging is intertwined with social media Current trends in who is … Continue reading

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Report: Deleted Facebook Photos Still Shows Up On The Site

First posted on Technorati by Dan Reyes. Everybody knows that at the moment, Facebook is the biggest and the leading social network platform in the world. It is a brand name that needs no further introduction because of its global … Continue reading

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Lady Gaga’s New Social Network Launches

First published on Technorati by Steve Woods. Lady Gaga knows Social, being the first person on our fair planet to reach 18 million Twitter followers. This is absolutely dwarfed by the over 47 million people who’ve “Liked” her official Facebook … Continue reading

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February 8, 2012

Mobile & Social Win Super Bowl

First published on Technorati by Alex Minicucci. Last February, many marketers learned the hard way that including mobile and social into their brand’s Super Bowl marketing mix would be a game changer. This year, marketers got it right—well, at least … Continue reading

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How Not to Manage a PR Stunt in a Social World

First published on Technorati by Marc Girolimetti. By now, many of you have heard about the little stunt that online pawn shop, Pawngo, and their PR firm, 5wpr, pulled today in Boston’s Copley Square. 5wpr is run by Gawker’s favorite … Continue reading

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Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg Discusses Women Lagging Behind Men in Business

First published on Technorati by Carole Ditosti. When women are outstanding, they are incredible! Look at Facebook’s CEO, Sheryl Sandberg. The highest-paid executive at Facebook, her salary of almost $31 million shows she is one of the highest paid self-made … Continue reading

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Google Plus Crosses 90 Million User Mark

First published on Technorati by Sahil Shaikh. Google’s online social networking service “Google Plus” has now crossed 90 million user mark since its launch in June 2011. Google+ which is also known as G+ is a social networking and identity … Continue reading

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February 6, 2012

Facebook More Addictive Than Tobacco

First published on Technorati by Adi Gaskell. It has long been known that certain substances are addictive to us. Things like tobacco, drugs and alcohol are frequent offenders. New research suggests that social media might beat them all. The research, … Continue reading

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Study Finds Facebook Users Generate Informed Opportunity

First published on Technorati by Lisa Stephens. Facebook use exemplifies habitual traits of use. A study released Friday from Pew Research, a nonpartisan fact tank with a pulse on the attitudes and trends of the American people, giving the world … Continue reading

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February 3, 2012

Pinterest Gaining Intensity and Support with Social Zealots

First published on Technorati by Lisa Stephens. Pinterest is the hottest thing since cool boots … in fact, WSJ named it the hottest start-up in Silicon Valley. Social media gets to be socially preoccupied with Pinterest. Doug Stephens, President of … Continue reading

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Two Out of Every Three Tweets are not Worth Reading

First published on Technorati by Adi Gaskell. Ever since it launched, Twitter has faced accusations that is merely the home of the self centered amongst society telling each other what they had for breakfast.  New research by Carnegie Mellon, MIT … Continue reading

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February 2, 2012

Igniting Social Media: Technorati Interview with Bruce Polderman, Product Manager of Google/Blogger

As an extension of Technorati’s State of the Blogosphere 2011 Study, Technorati Media is releasing a new web series, Igniting Social Media. These interviews will showcase industry experts discussing social media trends and features from major blogging platforms, tools, start-ups, … Continue reading

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