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Facebook Places Launched

19/08/2010 - 12:43

The social network giant that is Facebook has added a new feature allowing its members to share where they are while they are on the move.

Bloggers Get More Out Of Going Out

24/06/2010 - 14:24

Receptional have now had more of a chance to assess the potential of their recent Blogger Meet Up and I think our findings are worth telling every...

Twitter Search Secrets

23/05/2010 - 20:04

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Social Media and ROI

16/04/2010 - 18:57

Occassionally at conferences, a speaker comes along that is head and shoulders above the average.

Receptional Announce FREE Social Media Influence Report

29/03/2010 - 15:00

Interesting Social Findings from OFCOM’s Communication Market Report 2009

07/08/2009 - 15:44

OFCOM's Communications market 2009 report has shown some very positive and interesting results in the respect of Social Networks.

ITV sells Friends Reunited at a loss of £150Million

06/08/2009 - 16:08

As reported, ITV have sold the Friends Reunited site which it bought back in 2005 for a reported £120 million, which since then they have paid...

Interview with Twitter Founder, Biz Stone (Video)

23/06/2009 - 17:29

Our roving reporter, Mel Carson (Ok - he's not one of ours, he works for Microsoft Advertising<

Social media put to the test

12/06/2009 - 16:15

According to many industry 'experts' social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter represent the future of online marketing.

How big can Social Media get?

09/06/2009 - 11:38

Search engine optimisation companies often talk about the importance of good, unique content for search engines. This is also especially true...

In the Recession, how is online social marketing going to help you?

03/06/2009 - 14:08

The current worldwide recession is undoubtedly having an adverse effect on marketing budgets and advertising spends for companies of all sizes, with...

Under 25s drive internet use

11/06/2007 - 17:39

Young people are spending more time online than anyone else in the country.According to research conducted by comScore Europe, those aged between 15...

Businesses make use of social media

31/05/2007 - 17:38

An increasing number of businesspeople are using social websites.Research conducted by the Institute for Corporate Productivity indicated that some...

Facebook aims to attract advertisers

30/05/2007 - 16:27

Facebook has announced it is to allow users to develop unlimited applications for use on the social networking website.Under the move, internet...

Advertisers need to shift focus to internet

23/05/2007 - 17:46

Online marketers should look to do more to invest in internet advertising and in particular social media, it has been suggested.According to a study...

Social media cannot be ignored

22/05/2007 - 16:27

Online advertisers need to become aware of the benefits making use of social media websites can bring, an industry expert has suggested.According to...

Pre-roll video advertising attracts users

21/05/2007 - 17:24

The majority of consumers are open to the concept of pre-roll online video marketing, new figures reveal.

Marketers should Digg further

16/05/2007 - 14:51

Internet advertisers looking to utilise social media websites as part of their efforts to drive online traffic and increase incoming links are being...

Online advertisers looking to social websites

15/05/2007 - 18:54

An increasing number of search marketers are making use of social networking websites, new figures indicate.According to research conducted by...

Advertisers should ensure keywords "yell"

10/05/2007 - 17:20

Online marketers wishing to boost website traffic and revenue through the use of keyword searches could be advised to consider a number of tips...

Social media marketers should consider campaign carefully

03/05/2007 - 16:37

Companies considering using a social media advertising campaign are being advised to approach the sector with caution.Writing on E-consultancy, Site...

Firms advised to become sociable in marketing campaigns

25/04/2007 - 17:10

Despite the popularity of social media websites such as Digg and Netscape in driving online traffic and sales, marketers could do more to make these...

Social networking websites provide momentum for marketers

24/04/2007 - 17:34

Companies looking to increase their online return of investment (ROI) could be well advised to consider a marketing campaign via a social media...

Social media marketers given link advice

23/04/2007 - 17:57

Advertisers wishing to generate incoming links via social media websites should consider their campaign carefully, one industry expert has advised....

Right approach needed to social media marketing

04/04/2007 - 17:47

Firms looking to increase online status through social media websites need to be aware of what they wish to achieve, it has been revealed.Writing on...