Facebook gives social media managers 'a big wet kiss'
May 12, 2011 in News Roundup
Facebook users can now tag brands and companies on their photos.
The tech website The Next Web described the move as ‘a big wet kiss’ for marketers.
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The Future of Online Media – NMA Masterclass
May 11, 2011 in Events
Date: 20 May 2011, 9.00am-5.00pm
Venue: The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, W1J 8LT, London
Cost: £195.00 for subscribers to new media age, £215.00 for non subscribers
Online media is undergoing one of its biggest revolutions in the last decade. The way media is consumed, bought and traded is fundamentally changing and affecting how every media owner and marketer communicates with their customers.
This one day event will enable you to understand how these changes impact your marketing strategy.
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New app offers fast-track social media connection
May 10, 2011 in News Roundup
Paul Lancaster's ScanMe barcode
A new free app has been hailed as a great opportunity for small businesses to give customers a faster and easier route to their social media sites and online content.
ScanMe allows anyone to create their own unique QR (Quick Response) code which, once scanned with a smartphone, will direct users to a site which brings together the QR code owner’s social media contact details.
The code will never change in appearance, but you can login to add and edit the info on the destination site whenever you like.
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#rw2011 – The biggest event in digital history?
April 27, 2011 in Features
Armed with a live YouTube broadcast, apps and hashtags, Kate and William are set to make internet history.
The couple has insisted on making their big day ‘the most interactive public event’ that will be accessible to everyone.
As big users of social media, the Royal Family is making sure there’s no escaping the modern Web 2.0 wedding.
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Social media not 'be all and end all' for marketers, specialist says
April 27, 2011 in News Roundup
Fujitsu’s marketing director Simon Carter warns marketers not to be ‘lazy’ as social media is taking over traditional marketing.
Just because it’s perceived to be ‘free’ doesn’t mean we should be over-using it, Carter said.
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Social media is our science-fiction telepathy, digital expert Tom Scott says
April 20, 2011 in News Roundup
The effects of social media in fifty years will be ‘staggering’, the digital culture observer Tom Scott told NMM.
The third-time Thinking Digital speaker wouldn’t give away any spoilers of his upcoming talk, but did reveal that the power of social media is something that truly interests him.
“Modern communication is basically science-fiction telepathy”, he said.
“We don’t have it naturally, so we invented it.”
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Facebook Innovation Briefing – Leeds
March 31, 2011 in Events
Date: 13 April 2011 (3:45pm – 5:30pm)
Venue: 3 Albion Place, Leeds
Duration: About 2 hours
Cost: £75.00
The aim of this briefing is to provide marketers with insight into the application of current technical capabilities within Facebook, and inspiration when considering the power of Facebook applied to a wider strategic theme.
Social media continues to develop at a lightning pace across all platforms, however in terms of numbers Facebook is the undisputed heavyweight. Constant moderation and innovation are fundamental to Facebook itself; therefore it remains crucial that marketers keep abreast of these latest developments.
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Facebook Innovation Briefing – Manchester
March 31, 2011 in Events
Date: 12 April 2011 (3:45pm – 5:30pm)
Venue: Peter House, Manchester
Duration: About 2 hours
Cost: £75.00
The aim of this briefing is to provide marketers with insight into the application of current technical capabilities within Facebook, and inspiration when considering the power of Facebook applied to a wider strategic theme.
Social media continues to develop at a lightning pace across all platforms, however in terms of numbers Facebook is the undisputed heavyweight. Constant moderation and innovation are fundamental to Facebook itself; therefore it remains crucial that marketers keep abreast of these latest developments
by Ardrich
Social Media as an Effective Business Tool
March 18, 2011 in Events
Date: 14 Mar 2011 09:00 – 17:00
Venue: Kielder House Team Valley Gateshead
Cost: £199 (inc VAT)
Want to get your business’ social media activity right? Want to ensure that your time is rewarded? Whether you are using social media already or are just thinking about it, this is the course for you.
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New North East start-up set to put a smile on your face
March 17, 2011 in News Roundup
The secret of happiness has always been something of a holy grail. Now, a new North East social media start-up has set out on a mission to make us happier
‘happiest’, a personalised social network for the practice of happiness, is a web-based interface and database with apps for both iPhone and Android.
