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The 2012 Social Networking Privacy Policy

Webbiquity

If you were to do a Google search for some of the top social networking sites , you’ll almost certainly stumble across a news story concerning privacy issues with user data. Since the backlash with Instagram, other social networks have been tip-toeing in their approach to changes in terms of service.

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The Stories Behind 5 Social Networks That Never Caught On

Hubspot

What was the first social network you ever joined? While many people will recall it being Facebook or Twitter, others might remember some of the earlier, less popular social networks. A lot these primitive social networks go forgotten, but that doesn't make their stories any less important.

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#Pubcon 2012: Tips, Tools & Trends

KoMarketing Associates

Last week I was fortunate enough to spend the week in Las Vegas for Pubcon 2012. Pubcon is by far the biggest search and social media conference around and features some of the brightest minds in the industry. With over 50 sessions a day along with non-stop networking events, Pubcon can be pretty overwhelming. Alison Zarella.

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1 Billion Facebook Users in 2012? Not So Fast

Biznology

That 2012 could or rather should be the year that Facebook reaches 1 billion accounts. I am not going to go so far as to say users or active users mainly because we all need to be smart about this and not be under the impression that every Facebook account is either A) real or B) real active. Too cynical?

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4 Nearly Guaranteed 2012 Social Media Predictions

Convince & Convert

The team at Awareness (who offer social media management software I like a lot), recently published a terrific, free ebook of 2012 social media predictions. My 2012 Social Media Predictions. 2012 bets: 1. The big question for companies that have not yet fully created social media centers of excellence, etc.

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4 Tips for Sharing Videos On Facebook

Convince & Convert

Facebook video is taking over. According to a SocialBakers study of more than 180,000 Facebook videos on 20,000 pages in December 2014, people posted 20,000 more Facebook videos than YouTube videos (highlight to tweet). Just take the marriage equality Facebook photo or the KONY 2012 video, for example.

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102 Compelling Social Media and Online Marketing Stats and Facts for 2012 (and 2013)

Webbiquity

With 92% of companies now incorporating social media into their marketing efforts, it’s no longer sufficient to just “be there” on social networks. What do buyers really want from social media marketers? While 47% felt somewhat good at social measurement in 2011, just 38% said the same in 2012.