Facebook users may soon share locations

March 11, 2010


The company is reportedly planning to allow users to share locations with friends.
Palo Alto, California (WiredPRNews.com) – Facebook is reportedly planning to begin allowing users to share locations with friends. As reported by NewsFactor.com, the site is expected to join the ranks of others that offer services that are location based.
As noted in the report, […]

Twitter encourages user updates

February 27, 2010


Twitter is encouraging users to provide updated information for their accounts.
San Francisco (WiredPRNews.com) – Twitter is requesting that users provide updates of their personal information for their accounts. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the popular social networking site has delivered the request via a pop up that appears when users log in.
As noted […]

Facebook clears up glitch problems

February 24, 2010


The site has purportedly taken care of reported problems users complained of Saturday.
Palo Alto, CA (WiredPRNews.com) – Facebook has reportedly handled the issues that led to user complaints about the site over the weekend. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the site stated Saturday evening that users who experienced access problems could again access […]

More than $100K awarded to organization serving Chicago’s homeless youth after battling it out on Facebook

February 15, 2010


CHICAGO, February 10, 2010 (WiredPRNews.com) – Teen Living Programs’ Executive Director, Jeri Linas, recently
received an unexpected call with incredible news—Teen Living Programs, a Chicago non-profit
that provides housing and services to youth who are homeless, was selected to receive a
$100,000 grant from Chase Bank through a new social media campaign called Chase
Community Giving.
“The $100,000 grant is […]

Company uses texts to help curb cyberbullying

February 10, 2010


A company in Irving is seeking to help stop a new wave of bullying via text.
Irving, Texas (WiredPRNews.com) – A company in Irving is seeking to help stop cyberbullying with texting. As reported by CBS 11 News, WebSafety provides a service for parents and others that sends out warnings when a bullying message is sent […]

Blogging less of a draw to young people

February 4, 2010


A new study suggests young people are less drawn to blogging as their means of communicating become more mobile.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – Texting, social networking sites, and other popular outlets for communication have lead to a decrease in blogging interest for younger individuals. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the communication styles of young people […]

Social media central in Haiti relief efforts

February 4, 2010


Social media has played a major role in relief efforts for those impacted by the recent earthquake in Haiti.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – Social media has been a strong force in relief efforts targeted for those affected by the recent earthquake in Haiti. As reported by the Dallas Morning News, websites like Facebook and Twitter have been […]

Social media financial pitfalls

January 29, 2010


Some suggest social media can have a negative impact on one’s finances if managed poorly.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – Social media is known to be a powerful tool for convenient social interaction with mass groups of people; however some say that poor management of online socializing habits can have a negative impact on users financially. As reported […]

Army social media website launch

January 24, 2010


The U.S. Army has launched a new social media website for Army personnel.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – The U.S. Army has launched a new social media website to facilitate safer correspondence between Army personnel. As reported by LiveScience.com, milBook, which is part of the milSuite network that is protected by a firewall to prevent outside prying, provides […]

What Do You Want From Them, Inc., releases online platform and community for young business managers

January 12, 2010


Charlotte, NC, (WiredPRNews.com) What Do You Want From Them, Inc. (WDYWFT) recently released a social networking tool for companies and young business managers: An online community that enables businesses to engage up-and-coming personnel, build relationships with recruits, and deliver an effective communication channel that harnesses current technology and cultural trends.
In today’s economy, young managers, typically […]

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