Social Media articles published in April 2012

1. April 30, 2012
   
   3 Types of Social Media Signals – Interview with Robert Pease, CEO of Nearstream
   No one likes being treated like a lead, so identifying and responding to social media signals is very much an art.
   in Social Media
2. Why are the Taliban Tuning Into Social Media?
   Is it a surprise that the Taliban is embracing social media to research and reach out to its audiences?
   in Social Media
3. New Bill Will Outlaw Employers Demanding Access to Facebook Accounts
   A new bill aims to block employers attempts to get access to employees Facebook accounts.
   in Social Media
4. No Center of Excellence in Social – Interview with Marshall Sponder, Author of Social Media Analytics
   There's no "center of excellence" yet in social. 5 reasons why and advice on how to manage despite them.
   in Social Media
5. April 27, 2012
   
   Is Klout Score The New Hiring Trend?
   Is Klout Score Important To Get Hired For A Job?
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6. Do You Have Enough Social Media Klout?
   A strong understanding of social media is important these days, even critical, but has your own social graph got enough Klout?
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7. April 25, 2012
   
   Are Instagram, Pinterest and Tumblr Leading the Way in a Content Censorship Wave?
   As photo sharing sites define inappropriate content, are they redefining our cultural sensibilities?
   in Social Media
8. April 24, 2012
   
   PinView: The Unwanted Birth of a Pinterest & Facebook Baby
   Can Facebook be any less usable?
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9. April 23, 2012
   
   The Affordable, Advanced SMM Tool You May Not Yet Know - Interview with Actionly CEO, Alex Furtado
   If you haven't heard of Actionly it may be because it's hard to believe such a well-integrated SMM is available at a starting price of around $5/month per user.
   in Social Media
10. April 21, 2012
    
    Columbine Anniversary
    Mythical marijuana day likely remembered more than massacre
    in Social Media
11. April 19, 2012
    
    Football Club Calls in the Police After Teenage Fan Leaks New Kit Photos
    A young football fan gets into trouble after posting photos of his teams new kit before the initial launch.
    in Social Media
12. April 18, 2012
    
    Facebook Adds New Music Feature
    Facebook Unveils Listen To Music Button: Google+ and MySpace To Feel The Heat?
    in Social Media
13. April 16, 2012
    
    Dave Carroll Presents Gripevine
    Dave Carroll goes to bat for consumers with Gripevine
    in Social Media
14. Is Social Media Harming Free Speech?
    A British police officer is in hot water after complaining about the poor fashion on display at the Grand National.
    in Social Media
15. April 15, 2012
    
    Connecting Through Mind, Body, Spirit, and Gadget
    "Be together, when you're apart"
    in Social Media
16. April 14, 2012
    
    Etsy Most Pinned Brand on Pinterest and What That Means for Marketers
    What marketers can learn from Pinterest data, why consumers embrace visual bulletin boards and how business can take advantage.
    in Social Media
17. April 13, 2012
    
    People Don't Use Social Media at Work to Talk Shop
    New research reveals just what people do when they use social media at work.
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18. The Top Four Reasons To Quit Facebook
    Has the social media titan lost its edge?
    in Social Media
19. April 12, 2012
    
    Friendthem: Life Happens When You Connect
    Friendthem takes a Facebook staple and reinvents it in a cool way
    in Social Media
20. New iPhone apps to Prevent Insta-emo
    Instagram alternatives for users who threaten to delete the app
    in Social Media
21. April 9, 2012
    
    The Road Less Travelled: Social Business ROI
    Although the disruption and revolution phases are almost over and Social Business ROI is getting stronger, there’s still more to do.
    in Social Media
22. April 8, 2012
    
    Google+ grows 27% in March according to new data
    Data from Hitwise reveals that visits to Google+ rose 27% during March.
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23. April 5, 2012
    
    The Social Media Tool Pyramid: Interview with Jeremy Epstein, VP at Sprinklr
    As businesses grow, social media tool requirements change. For the big boys, there's a tool designed specifically for enterprise social.
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24. Lower Barriers and Greater Engagement: Interview with BulbStorm CEO, Bart Steiner
    Social media engagement is more than a “like” and a contact form, says social engagement innovator, BulbStorm.
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25. April 2, 2012
    
    Employers to Job Candidates: I Want Your Facebook Password
    Is the absence of the proposed Facebook Password Amendment really the issue? Or do people need to act right online?
    in Social Media
26. Can You be Sacked for not Giving up Your Facebook Password?
    A report reveals that a teaching assistant has been fired for refusing access to her Facebook account.
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