Category: Society

  • Guidelines for using avatars in business

    Do you ever pause and think about the avatar you use online as the visual representation of you: your persona or alter ego? What it says to others about you and the organization you work for or represent? Avatars are…

  • A clear call to action for social media guidelines and training

    A couple of days ago, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published new guidance and use of testimonials and endorsements in advertising. It’s prompted quite a bit of critical commentary and opinion by many business influencers in the US. While…

  • Is anyone measuring Twitter on mobile?

    As the news spotlight shone brightly on Twitter yesterday – the company announced a new injection of $100 million in more venture funding – market researcher Hitwise published some new stats about Twitter’s growth. Hitwise’s data, measuring visits in the…

  • Remember 9/11

    Eight years ago today. Who can forget the images of tragedy? Nearly 3,000 people died in this mass murder Representing more than 90 different nationalities Over 6,200 were injured 24 people still officially missing Never forget.

  • Gearing up for Twestival Local

    In hundreds of towns and cities around the world, Twestival Local will take place today, tomorrow and Saturday. […] While Twestival Global put the spotlight around one cause on a single day, Twestival Local is getting back to its roots…