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Over 70% of social media users would prefer to purchase from a brand they are connected to. Yet, fewer than 70% of US companies use integrated social media to reach potential customers. New York, NY (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 Consumers seem to be getting on the social media bandwagon in record numbers. And while most companies expect to increase their social media tactics this year, it’s also quite likely that additional social media platforms will have marketers playing ‘catch up’*....

A coalition of communications advocates visited The Clare senior living community in Chicago to learn about how residents are using mobile technologies including smartphones and tablets. Their use of technology was documented to presented to Illinois State Legislators in order to promote the importance of technology to different demographics. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 A coalition of communications advocates visited The Clare senior living community in Chicago to learn about how...

According to Reputation Changer, online reputation management is not just important for professional reasons, but for personal ones as well—including online dating. New York, New York (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 Online reputation management is often discussed in strictly professional terms, with the emphasis on how a clean online reputation can lead to more job offers and better opportunities for career advancement—but according to Reputation Changer, what the Internet reveals about an...

Appointment-Plus is celebrating National Photography Month with a photo contest. Both professional and amateur photographers are encouraged to submit their best pictures. Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 Appointment-Plus encourages photographers worldwide to submit their best photos to the 2013 National Photo Month Contest for a chance to win great prizes, such as a $250 gift card. Open to both professional and amateur photographers, the contest runs through May 22, 2013....

Seattle start-up Opilio Entertainment introduces the popular mini personal ads section "missed connections" to Facebook as well as releasing the mobile and the web app versions. Seattle, WA (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 Utilizing the viral tools of Facebook, the "Missed Connections App" takes Craigslist’s popular but not functional column and puts it on steroids to make it a global concept. The Missed Connections App enables people to reconnect by creating, or searching for a...

Companies share useful tips and feature prizes to weather this year’s storm season Chicago, Ill. (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 Storm and tornado season are in full swing. Each year, the United States gets an average of 1,000* tornados and 10,000** severe thunderstorms. Additionally, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has indicated a high likelihood of a near- to above-normal Atlantic hurricane season***. With issues related to outdated electrical grids, powerful storms...

2012 Home Buyer Survey shows more buyers use social media during process. SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 A recent survey of homebuyers found that more people than ever before are using social media in the process of buying a home or income property. The California Association of REALTORS® recently released the 2012 Home Buyer Survey results, which showed that 68 percent, or more than two thirds, of buyers used social media in the buying process in 2012, compared to 52...

SportsFanPlayground.com has begun offering many early Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals in its store, and, on Thursday, the company announced that deals will be posted on the company's Facebook and Twitter pages. Deals on its clothing and grocery foods will also be published not only on Facebook and Twitter, but also on Pinterest and LinkedIn. Detroit, Michigan (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 SportsFanPlayground.com will begin to announce many of its Black Friday deals on its Facebook and...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 20, 2013 Co-branded television spot launches May 20, coinciding with first appearance of Dodge Chargers as hero vehicles in the 'Defiance' TV program airing Mondays at 9 p.m. on Syfy 30-second 'Dodge Charger | Defiance' ad follows the vehicle's endurance from present day to the 2046 transformed planet Earth featured in TV show 'Dodge Defiance Arkfall Sweepstakes,' launching May 24 at www.DodgeDefiance.com, includes social gaming component allowing fans to...

Digital Retro Platform Connects Communities & Enables Users to Share Memories NEW YORK, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Do You Remember (DYR), the first nostalgia-based interactive network for embracing retro style, trends, and cultures is proud to announce today the launch of its live website. Do You Remember is a portal for users to socialize and collaborate with others in sharing their passion for all things from the past. Its features allow individuals to generate and organize...