It will be interesting to watch how the world reacts to the killing of deposed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. We’ll be compiling the updates and posting them shortly. Here’s the news reported from several sources:
What Skills are the Tech Giants Looking For?
October 19, 2011 by 7 Comments
Jobs at Google, Facebook and Apple are the most sought-after careers in the Silicon Valley. 1 in 4 young professionals want to work at Google, but fewer than 1 in 250 applicants will ever work at the company. Knowing what types of skills and expertise these companies are looking for will somehow give you an idea whether you stand a chance to enjoy the perks that these companies provide to its employees.
Law Enforcements Turn to Social Media to Better Protect Public, Solve Crimes
October 19, 2011 by 5 Comments
Whether it is solving crimes or alerting the public to dangerous conditions, more and more law enforcement agencies worldwide are engaging in social media, seeing the benefits it can bring with it.
SEO Lives (despite recent statements to the contrary)
October 19, 2011 by 4 Comments
If there’s one thing that irks me about internet marketers, it’s that they seem to like to declare that something’s not working, particularly if it becomes harder. Most of the times when I get into a rant session like I’m about to start, I like to link to the “rantee” in question. In this case, the arguments are so poor and the conclusions are so misleading that I won’t even grant it a link.
How Facebook is Failing Your Business
October 19, 2011 by 4 Comments
Don’t get me wrong: Facebook, as well as other social media sites, do wonders for any business wanting to gain a strong web presence. The site gives your brand loyalists somewhere to go and to feel as though they are a part of something bigger than themselves. it also allows you to reach additional audiences that a traditional marketing campaign would normally not allow you to do.
Pakistan Emerges as a Social and Mobile Player
October 19, 2011 by 4 Comments
Contrary to the general belief and opinion, Pakistan is one of the fastest growing markets for Digital Media with an approximate 20 million people using internet, 72% of online Pakistanis maintaining profiles on Social Networking sites and spending an average of 2 hours on Facebook every day.
Silicon Valley Perks, Visualized
October 17, 2011 by 4 Comments
Some people love their jobs and for good reason.
In Silicon Valley, high-valued tech employees are offered luxuries that would make many believe they live like rock stars. In many cases, they do, or at least they’re treated like rock stars by their employees such as Google, Tagged.com, and Linkedin.
Data Visualization Makes Knowledge Beautiful, Powerful
October 17, 2011 by 5 Comments
One of the first questions that people ask when we discuss our social media services is “why should we use infographics?” As our partners at Column Five Media say, “Data Visualization communicates information to a large audience. Knowledge is power, but how do we make knowledge powerful?”
Facebook Staff Owns More of Facebook Than Zuckerberg (Infographic)
October 16, 2011 by 3 Comments
There are so many articles that speak of the man behind Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg and yes, while he did create the site, he is not the only person who owns it. As users, we may not think of Facebook in a business sense, or wonder who claims ownership of Facebook. In fact, it may be a surprise to know that Facebook staff owns more of Facebook than Zuckerberg himself.
The Role of Social Networking Sites in Promotion of Internet TV
October 14, 2011 by 5 Comments
Social networks have brought about a revolution in the lives of everyone connected to them and they also have a big hand in the success of internet TV. It has brought people over the internet and connected them to the online TV world. Social networks have proved to be a medium from where people get to know more about internet TV and the vide variety of options that it offers.
