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Survey Says: Could Your Business Suffer an Anthony Weiner Moment?

7/12/11 at 5:00 PM

A new survey reveals that the vast majority of businesses do not have formal policies regarding social-media activity. Continue Reading

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27 Million and Counting: Frank Speiser, SocialFlow

4/06/11 at 6:00 PM

Meet Frank Speiser, the co-founder of SocialFlow, a New York-based service that helps companies increase their engagement on Twitter, Facebook and other social media. Continue Reading

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27 Million and Counting: Suraj Patel and Shawn Pelsinger, imup4

2/28/11 at 11:30 PM

Meet Suraj Patel and Shawn Pelsinger, the co-founders of imup4, a New York-based website that helps friends coordinate plans using their social networks. Continue Reading

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Steve Strauss

How to Use Social Media to Find New Business

1/27/11 at 7:00 PM

Not a social-media expert? No worries. The search functions on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn can be a quick and easy way to generate new leads. Continue Reading

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Cleaning Up Your Online Image: 5 Things You Need To Know

1/12/11 at 6:00 PM

Don't let careless Facebook posts, errant tweets or bad customer reviews come back to haunt you. How to clean up your online image. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Are Consumers Cutting Back in 2011?

1/11/11 at 7:00 PM

The economic outlook for the year ahead remains mixed, according to a new survey. Plus, findings on what really drives sales and who responds positively to online advertising. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Is Social Media a Valuable Tool or Total Waste of Time?

11/08/10 at 2:00 PM

More business owners are using Facebook and Twitter to connect with customers -- but plenty remain skeptical about how effective social media marketing really is. Continue Reading

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Expert Take: How Important is Social Media to Your Business?

10/01/10 at 2:00 PM

Essential marketing tool or frivolous time-waster? Entrepreneurs discuss how Facebook, Twitter and other social media help them get their message out. Continue Reading

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Location-Based Services: 5 Things You Need to Know

9/19/10 at 3:30 PM

Foursquare, Facebook Places and other apps have changed the way customers and businesses interact. How to implement location-based services into your marketing plan. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Why Women May Love Facebook and Twitter More Than Shoes

7/28/10 at 5:45 PM

Almost half of women ages 18 to 34 consider themselves "Facebook addicts" and 15 percent of moms check Twitter "every waking moment," according to new research. Continue Reading

Flipboard, a Social 'Magazine' Startup, Launches on iPad

7/22/10 at 5:00 PM

The social media have become a mess. Flipboard wants to make sense of it all. Continue Reading

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Steve Strauss

Twitter and Facebook are Driving Me Crazy. Help!

6/28/10 at 1:00 PM

Sure, Facebook, Twitter have become important means of communication. But they can also be a big distraction. How to keep your social media life from consuming your actual one. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Consumers Just Can't Get Enough Social Media

6/23/10 at 2:00 PM

New surveys show consumers are logging on early and often -- and want even more online offers and information from companies. Continue Reading

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Can Twitter Really Help Your Business?

6/09/10 at 2:00 PM

Twitter is one of the most talked-about -- and least understood -- things in business today. Our Board of Directors weighs in. Continue Reading

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Internet Marketing: 5 Things You Need to Know

6/04/10 at 7:00 PM

The Internet has become the most important marketing tool for many businesses. How to attract new customers, track what they do, and keep them coming back. Continue Reading

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