Archive for the ‘Social Media’ Category

May 30

Facebook used to arrange flash mob

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Through the Facebook page a flash mob was arranged at the BP station on Houston and Lafayette in New York City. The Facebook page outlined all the details for the protest: The event is from 6:00 – 6:15- don’t be early, don’t be late – this is the MOST IMPORTANT THING Bring black water (easiest [...]

May 26

Facebook used as online movement against companies

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If you mess up, your family might forgive you but the web world will not – they will hold you accountable. While some companies are looking to social media as a way to clean up and promote their image, the online audience has a tendency to sniff out the good from the bad and put [...]

May 24

Twitter used for social media attack

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Lately we have seen big brand being attacked on social media: Intel was attacked by activists opposed to minerals mining in the Congo inundated Intel’s Facebook page Nestlé, maker of Kit Kat, was attacked for using palm oil from companies that where trashing Indonesian rainforests Well in the wake of the oil spill disaster in [...]

May 21

Fail to understand the power of social media

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Intel was attacked by activists opposed to minerals mining in the Congo inundated Intel’s Facebook page. They wanted Intel to pledge its support for a congressional bill that would restrict the import of “conflict minerals” that contribute to fighting in the war-torn country. Intel is among the biggest manufacturers in the electronics industry, which is [...]