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PITTSBURGH and NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Users of Facebook and other social networks should beware of allowing their self-esteem--boosted by "likes" or positive comments from close friends--to influence their behavior: It could reduce their self-control both on and offline, according to an academic paper by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Columbia Business School that has recently been published online in the Journal of Consumer Research. (Logo:...
CLAREMONT, Calif., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Business managers and entrepreneurs must not only drive bottom line business results by leveraging social networks but they must also stand out in the crowd in today's competition-intense business environment, according to supply chain expert Lisa Anderson, founder and President of LMA Consulting Group, Inc. "Those executives who stay on top of the latest trends and also find ways to utilize them in their business are far more...
More and more medical practices are putting social networks to good use—and according to ReputationChanger.com, this is a vital part of any medical practice’s online reputation management strategy. New York, New York (PRWEB) December 21, 2012 Social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and even YouTube can have wide-ranging effects in building buzz, cultivating word-of-mouth, and increasing customer loyalty—something that is true not just among retailers and consumer services, but...
Participating in online social networks can have a detrimental effect on consumer well-being by lowering self-control among certain users, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. "Using online social networks can have a positive effect on self-esteem and well-being. However, these increased feelings of self-worth can have a detrimental effect on behavior. Because consumers care about the image they present to close friends, social network use enhances self-esteem in...
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Social advertising company 140 Proof today rolled out the next phase of its open platform initiative with the launch of 140 Proof Platform for premium media brands, working with well-known original content creators and distributors in digital, print, and TV, including the Atlantic Media Company. The offering enables content publishers to monetize their social audience for the first time across the digital social layer, spanning any...
REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As we look back at 2012, Bing searches show it was a year of familiar faces, momentous events and baby fever. While last year people were singing "Baby, baby, baby" with Justin Bieber as the most-searched person of 2011, 2012 was the year of the real baby, as celebrity births were five of the top 10 celebrity events. From new reality stars such as Honey Boo Boo to viral hits such as "Gangnam Style" and airwave darlings such as Taylor...
NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chloe + Isabel, the innovative e-commerce jewelry brand, today announced the launch of a new online platform for its network of merchandisers. With the launch of the new platform, Chloe + Isabel integrates social media and direct selling - taking the traditional Avon-model for direct sales into the digital age, and demonstrating its leadership in the social commerce space. The innovative new platform is designed to improve user experience and...
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Banjo, the leading location-based search and social discovery platform that brings people an on-the-ground view of what's happening around the world, introduces the latest advancement in location-based mobile technology. Through its social graph, Banjo creates a personalized feed that surfaces the common connections people share across the most popular social networks and channels in real time. Now, anyone with Banjo can explore...
LONDON, October 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Al Ittihad Newspaper iPad App released this month with such advanced features as live news channels, editions views for the newspaper, off-line browsing, photo and video galleries, social networks support and advanced search. The iPad app is powered by the Publish live technology from KnowledgeView. Al Ittihad is considered the leading Arabic daily in the UAE with its launch 43 years back coinciding with the formation of the...
REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As the U.S. approaches one of the most hotly contested political seasons in decades, Bing has launched a new election experience at bing.com/elections that is tailored for those who want a 360-degree view into Election 2012 -- including the latest news from the right, left and center perspective, up-to-date polls across national, state and local races, analysis of social conversation across Facebook and Twitter, a tracker to find the...
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A social networking service is an online service provided to the public for social interaction between families, friends, and also for gaining new friends over the internet. These networks often include such services as e-mail and instant messaging. Social networks are found worldwide and used by half of the world’s population in some form or another. In 2011 a survey revealed 47 percent of adults and 73 percent of teens use a social networking service. You can use these services to...
