Social Media stories - Page 32

Do you wonder where all the interest in social went? Once the hottest trend since sliced bread, interest in social definitely dissipated.

IT spending is set to improve in H2 2014, with a significant commercial PC refresh cycle already underway, says IDC.

Kiwi firm Shuttlerock secures a £700k Japanese deal, eyeing expansion with Opt, Japan's digital giant, enhancing their global digital marketing reach.

Shakira becomes the most liked public figure on Facebook with 100m fans, using personal posts and fan engagement to bridge gaps internationally.

Facebook's new Buy Now button could revolutionise online shopping for SMBs, making impulse buys easier directly from their pages.

SMBs are booming on Facebook, with over 30m actively using the platform, helping drive growth and revenue with powerful ad returns.

Facebook unveils 'Mentions', an exclusive app for celebrities to connect with fans, stirring up social media's VIP scene.

Kiwis are unhappy with the way New Zealand businesses treat them, prefer to complain on Facebook and want something free in response to their complaint.

A recent ANA study reveals 87% of brands still depend on clickthroughs to measure social media success, but it's conversions that truly show business value.

Facebook has faced criticism over recent research which manipulated users' emotions, raising questions over ethics.

Despite claims of its demise, Facebook still reigns supreme among young users, debunking the myth of a mass exodus.

Chorus urged to extend #Gigatown prize as UltraFast Fibre offers its own gigabit service. Plans branded as a publicity stunt.

Millions of football fans from around the world will join the conversation about the 2014 World Cup on Facebook.

Teens are shunning Facebook in favor of other social media sites, showing a shift towards segmenting social media use.

Social networking across New Zealand has become a little more neighbourly, with the launch of a private social network for Kiwi neighbourhoods.

Cloak app launches as the antisocial network, using location data to help users avoid unwanted run-ins with friends.

No matter how long we have phones or tablets, there are always new articles around the web about how much time we are spending on them.

Facebook's new 'ask' button lets users query their friends' relationship status directly, igniting mixed feelings about privacy and online social norms.

After a month of silence, 24/7 Hosting NZ breaks its AWOL streak, but for their Kiwi customers, the damage is already done and trust is shattered.

24/7 Hosting NZ, a supposedly budget-friendly web hosting company in New Zealand, has left angry customers unable to contact them for up to a month.