Social networking

Twitter revenue beats estimates but user growth stalls

Today Twitter has released its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ending on 31 December 2014. The results are mixed, featuring a…

Myolisi Sikupela: Staff Reporter Social networking • 6 Feb 2015

Feeling down? Facebook could be a factor

Researchers at the University of Missouri, Columbia have found that Facebook can lead to depression. According to the researchers, the envy we feel towards…

Myolisi Sikupela: Staff Reporter Social • 4 Feb 2015

Facebook, Twitter report record figures for Super Bowl 49 posts

Data from Facebook and Twitter has revealed record amounts of activity across both social networks during the Super Bowl. While the event is about…

Myolisi Sikupela: Staff Reporter Social • 3 Feb 2015

5 things we learned from Facebook’s quarterly results

If you’re not a numbers person, it’s pretty easy to skim over the quarterly financial results released by tech companies. After all, you might…

Stuart Thomas Social networking • 29 Jan 2015

Facebook and Instagram went down, the world spectacularly failed to end

Facebook experienced an outage that lasted roughly 40 minutes this morning. The social media giant’s Instagram service was also inaccessible. Instagram said on its…

Myolisi Sikupela: Staff Reporter News • 27 Jan 2015

How to use digital communities to target your buyer personas

One of my favorite things about content marketing is the prevalence and effectiveness of digital communities. They are a fantastic place to reach a…

Rohan Ayyar Ads & Marketing • 22 Jan 2015

Facebook tweaks news feed to crack down on hoaxes and spam

Facebook is cracking down on hoaxes with changes to its news feed that will ensure its users see less hoax and spam posts, while…

Myolisi Sikupela: Staff Reporter Social networking • 21 Jan 2015

Facebook Offers for Pages: An awesome weapon in any social campaign

For the past several months Facebook has been experimenting with a small number of businesses that have pages concerning a new feature called Facebook…

Dewaldt Huysamen Facebook • 27 Sep 2012

The story behind Renren: China’s biggest Facebook-ish social network

Renren, China’s largest Facebook-ish social network (as opposed to the Twitter-ish weibos), has a long and complex history which probably not more than a…

Tech In Asia Social networking • 18 Sep 2012

Why African social networks kick Facebook’s mobile experience in the ass

Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and the rest of their ilk are taking over the world, right, and forming a homogenous mass of consumer data and…

Vanessa Clark Africa • 11 Sep 2012

Joost van der Westhuizen: How an SA rugby legend is using Twitter for good

After what can only be described as a tumultuous few years, Springbok rugby legend Joost van der Westhuizen has turned to Twitter to garner…

Tony Seifart Social networking • 4 Sep 2012

6 tips for making meaningful business connections on LinkedIn

You most likely already have a LinkedIn profile, connected with a couple of people that you know, and joined a few groups – now…

Anton Koekemoer LinkedIn • 4 Sep 2012

Why Renren’s mobile and ecommerce pivot might just make sense

It looks like Chinese social networking giant Renren is about to shift its business model in a big way. The Facebook clone is now…

Stuart Thomas Social networking • 4 Sep 2012

Medium: Twitter co-founders’ new venture has an identity crisis

There’s a certain breed of entrepreneur that just can’t sit still. They’re always thinking about the next big thing, the next industry to disrupt….

Stuart Thomas Social networking • 15 Aug 2012

Understanding how politicians use Twitter: a case study

Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter have fundamentally changed the nature of political discussion. They allow the common person to add his…

Kyle Findlay Social networking • 30 Jul 2012

Who is looking at your incomplete LinkedIn profile right now?

If you were applying for a job and were asked for your resume, you will provide the potential employer with a detailed account of…

David Graham LinkedIn • 18 Jul 2012

Are we underestimating Skype’s potential as a social network?

One thing missing from most social networking sites is the most basic form of communication: talking. Sure, conversations are happening all the time, but…

Megan Bernstein Social networking • 4 Jul 2012

How to hack your way to your first tech job

Entering the job market is impossible; at least, it is if you round down to the nearest level of possibility. Getting a first time…

Cynical Grinch General Tech • 15 Jun 2012

Privly: Organise your next coup online, in total privacy

There’s a Kickstarter project I want you to know about. It’s called Privly and it’s a defiant kick to the face of oppressive governments….

Martin Carstens Social networking • 14 Jun 2012

4 reasons why Google+ is cooler than ever

When Google+ launched in 2011, the new social network on the block was warmly received and lauded for its cool, user-friendly interface and innovative…

Inge van Eetveldt Google • 7 Jun 2012

From UseNet to Google+: A brief history of social networking

While Facebook shares seem as volatile as anything, one is left questioning how valuable social networking really is. As the poet and philosopher George…

Rowan Puttergill: Columnist Social networking • 28 May 2012

Has Chinese law crippled Sina Weibo’s chance at world domination?

This week, Twitter received some very high (and much deserved) praise for standing up for one of its users against the New York state…

Tac Anderson Social networking • 11 May 2012

Could paid connections be the future of social networking? [Net Prophet]

Social networking hasn’t quite lived up to its promise. It was supposed to flatten hierarchies and democratise networking. Theoretically, I’m just a few clicks…

Matthew Buckland: Publisher Social • 8 May 2012

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Everlytic’s new API Communicator feature enhances customer engagement across multiple channels

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Simplicity at scale: The role of leadership in agile transformation

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Google Cast and other Christmas goodies for Rivian

GM switches-off Cruise control on $10bn robotaxi project

CHARGE taking EVs off-grid in the North West

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