Twitter Testing New Location Feature (TechCrunch)
With this new feature, Twitter is further cementing itself in the location-based services field. Users already love to use the social network for talking about what's going on -- whether it's TV, online news, or local events -- so location-based alerts make a lot of sense for the service.
What's more, Twitter can monetize the alerts by selling them to local businesses or event promoters. Read >
Social Media Is The No. 1 Online Activity In The U.S. (Statista)
Americans spent an average 37 minutes per day on
Brand Presence: How To Choose Where To Be On Social Media (BI Intelligence)
In a new report from BI Intelligence, we review each of the top social media platforms (
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Study: Facebook Can Undermine One's Well-Being (PLOS)
Researchers from the University of Michigan have found that the more frequently people use Facebook, the worse they feel. Read >
Facebook Testing A New Payments Product (All Things D)
Facebook plans to test a new payments product that would allow users to purchase items online with their Facebook ID and password. Such a product will compete with PayPal and offerings from Google and Amazon. Read >
A Guide To Facebook Ad Types (Nanigans)
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