28 April 2009
YouTube and Google Maps launch environmental film projectGoogle launch multiple distribution channel film project on World Environment DayGoogle has unveiled a new joint project between two of its most popular properties; video sharing site YouTube and Google Maps. The environmental film project aims to raise awareness about the ongoing co...
25 April 2009
MT debate social media and the future of traditional mediaManagement Today debate the impact of social media on business and traditional mediaUK trade magazine Management Today (MT) hosted a breakfast seminar on the area of ?connectedness? in today?s business world on Thursday 23 April 2009. The panel included the Financial Time?s (FT) man...
22 April 2009
Linden Lab brings PG, Mature and Adult regions to Second LifeLinden Lab introduces initiative to offer its virtual world users on Second Life enhanced experienceCreator of arguably the most popular virtual world, Second Life, has today announced new initiatives that it hopes will make the virtual experience more ?predictive?.Linden Lab says that...
21 April 2009
Qik announce mobile video integration with FacebookLive video streaming service Qik roll out Facebook Connect integration for video uploadLive mobile to web video streaming service Qik has unveiled the ability for the Qik community to upload their Qik videos directly from their mobile handset to their Facebook account.The start-up claims to be t...
20 April 2009
LinkedIn?s group manager?s stage online protestGroup manager?s on B2B social network LinkedIn protest about policy changesManager?s of business to business (B2B) social network LinkedIn?s Groups have rallied together to forge an online protest about changes to its terms of service. Specifically that they are no longer able to view and down...
16 April 2009
YouTube Symphony Orchestra plays at Carnegie HallOrchestra recruited on video sharing site YouTube plays to live audience at Carnegie HallPopular video sharing site YouTube?s online orchestra came to a head last night, with the live performance at Carnegie Hall to a sell-out audience.The orchestra, made of musicians who auditioned by submitting ...
06 April 2009
Social recycling site MySkip unveils charity initiativeMySkip launches web application program Charity to Community Interface (CCI)UK based social recycling website MySkip has today announced the launch of an application to assist charities during the economic downturn.The web based application called Charity to Community Interface (CCI) enables...
27 March 2009
Twitter enable full SMS for Vodafone UK customersMicro-blogging service Twitter reaches agreement with Vodafone UKPopular micro-blogging service Twitter has announced a successful negotiation with mobile operator Vodafone in the UK; enabling Twitter users to send and receive updates via SMS again.Whilst many UK users have still been able to send...
26 March 2009
Modera unveils new GlobalGathering new social media siteMusic festival GlobalGathering adds social elements to site ahead of summer eventGlobalGathering, global music festival that has been running since 2001, has today unveiled its new social media enhanced website.The new site was built by content management system company Modera in partnershi...
23 March 2009
Meebo unveils plans of new partner ad platform for Q2 2009Real-time social enabler Meebo announces new partner advertising platformProvider of real-time social solutions Meebo has today announced plans for the extension of its existing advertising platform across its partner sites.Through the ad platform, Meebo?s advertising product expands to a...
02 March 2009
Interactive video platform for India launched by VdopiaVideo ad network Vdopia unveils new interactive ad platform for South Asian marketVideo advertising network Vdopia has today announced the launch of its new ad platform, VDO Labs for the Indian market.VDO Labs will provide advertisers with the option of skinning the video with Vdopia?s ?Dyna...
13 February 2009
Give a virtual condom this Valentine?s Day with FacebookPlanned Parenthood Los Angeles launch e-condom gift giving application on FacebookPlanned Parenthood, a non-profit organisation in Los Angeles, has announced a Facebook campaign to promote safe sex during the US? national Condom Week and Valentine?s Day.The ?You?re Protected? campaign allow...
05 February 2009
Twitter community organise charity: water's global Twestival eventCharity: water holds fundraising event powered by micro-blogging site TwitterCharity: water, a US based non profit organisation that provides clean drinking water to developing communities, is orchestrating a global initiative to raise funds and awareness for the cause.Founded by ...
02 February 2009
LinkedIn to let recruiters view full profiles with Talent AdvantageProfessional online community LinkedIn launch new recruitment service after job postings doubleB2B social network LinkedIn has today announced it?s new ?Talent Advantage? service to assist employers and recruiters locate potential job seekers more easily.The launch of Talent Adva...
27 January 2009
YouTube allow community to delete individual video commentsGoogle owned YouTube add comment deletion feature to help prevent bullying and spelling mistakesGlobal video sharing site YouTube has announced a new feature that will allow YouTube community members to delete comments they have made on other users videos. Announced on the official...
16 January 2009
B2B social network LinkedIn launches polls market research toolLinkedIn launches LinkedIn Polls in both paid and free versions for the professional marketPopular professional social network LinkedIn has launched a new product to ?leverage the wisdom of crowds.?LinkedIn Polls is available in both a paid and free version, and will allow profession...
15 January 2009
Match.com create free rate and review dating site DownToEarthNew web 2.0 dating site DownToEarth.com to encourage singles to review each otherMatch.com, arguably the world's most popular internet dating site, has today launched a free online dating site that will centre around a 'self-policing' environment.As the name suggests, DownToEarth.com a...
14 January 2009
Popular Dummies books launches social media websiteDummies how-to books publisher re-launches Dummies.com with video and blog guidesJohn Wiley & Sons, publisher of the popular Dummies® books has re-launched Dummies.com social media powered website.Aiming to marry the Dummies book?s style of simplifying complex subject matters, Dummies.com ha...
12 January 2009
Australian tourism body offer £70k for island blogTourism Queensland unveil blog job to promote Great Barrier Reef group of IslandsAn Australian state tourism body, Queensland Tourist Board, has launched a new initiative to raise the profile of the Whitsunday Islands as a tourism destination.The campaign is aimed at international travellers in 1...
09 January 2009
Local search company Yelp launches in the UKPopular local 2.0 company Yelp officially launches local search service in UKPopular local search service Yelp has launched in the United Kingdom. The launch will allow UK searchers to read and write reviews about local businesses and share opinions with the Yelp community.Yelp?s co-founder and c...
09 January 2009
MySpace user to attend WEF?s Davos as special correspondentThe Wall Street Journal and World Economic Forum partner with MySpace for citizen journalist competitionMySpace, has today announced a new initiative in partnership with The Wall Street Journal and the World Economic Forum (WEF) to find a citizen journalist to attend and cover WEF?s Davo...
18 December 2008
iGoogle to translate Google international blogs en masseGoogle?s global blogs get multi-lingual support through iGoogle and Google Translate Google has rolled out new translation features for its Google group of blogs; enabling readers to translate any and all Google blogs into 34 languages.In September 2008, Google launched an iGoogle gadget th...
17 December 2008
YouTube, Channel 4 and Endemol launch Big Brother Auditions channelBig Brother UK launches YouTube channel to scout for series 10 housematesPopular British reality TV show Big Brother is on its way back in 2009, and for its tenth season is calling on the YouTube community to audition.The call for auditionees, announced today on the official YouT...
16 December 2008
Dedicated social media degree course launched by LSBUDedicated course in social media launched by LSBU ? BA Social TechnologyLondon South Bank University (LSBU) has unveiled its new addition to the curriculum in the shape of a Bachelor of Arts in Social Technology.The three year social media degree course, which LSBU say is the first complete un...
11 December 2008
Sony launch PS3 virtual world PlayStation HomeSony Computer Entertainment unveil 3D environment PlayStation Home for PS3Sony Computer Entertainment has announced the long awaited launch of its virtual world for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) will be available globally today, 11 December 2008.PlayStation Home, which has been in closed beta for more than...