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A Brief History of the Evolution of Social Technology

Social Media Marketing

To truly appreciate social media and the ubiquitous nature of the Internet, the consumer must first remember the wireless networks' distant and humble beginnings. Piggybacking on Herz' radio wave, Marchese Guglielmo Marconi translated the wave into a wireless signal that would make short-distance radio transmissions possible.

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Is Wi-Fi Making You Anti-Social?

Convince & Convert

Guest post by David Murton, a professional writer specializing in the fields of social media and marketing. Think of the hapless wireless operator on the Titanic who couldn’t get anyone to tune to his distress signals. Social Media’s Effect on Society. Progress, in the beginning, was slow.

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Apple Debuts iBeacon Location Technology in U.S. Stores

The Realtime Report

Visitors with Bluetooth on and iOS7 on their mobile device receive messages about products, events and other info — provided they’ve downloaded the Apple Store app and allow it to send notices based on location, reports the San Diego Union-Tribune. Last Friday, the technology debuted in 254 Apple stores in the U.S.

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4 Facebook Live Mistakes You Want to Avoid

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Live video – especially Facebook Live – is among the top trends that marketing experts are suggesting to businesses to get ahead on social media in 2017. Practice in your location before your Facebook Live event. If the Wi-Fi isn’t suitable for broadcasting, consider purchasing a portable mobile wireless router.

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Siteminis Launches Mobile Commerce Solution

Bill Hartzer

Take a look at how your site might look on various mobile phones: Siteminis’ mobile-optimized web sites offer an interesting solution for major retailers, entertainment and sporting events. – Working across all wireless carriers. – Recognizing every smartphone platform, as well as all Web-enabled cellphones.

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How to Run a Successful Facebook Contest for Your Business

Rebekah Radice

Social Media Mastery: A Comprehensive Guide to Strategic Growth. Have you ever wondered what separates those that are successfully using social media from those that struggle? They have a social media plan in place! Get a copy of my NEW BOOK on Amazon and create a social media strategy that works today!

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Government Use of Social Media - "In Addition to," Not "In Lieu of.

Social Media Strategery

Events Calendar Subscribe: Posts | Comments | Email Social Media Strategery Best Of Best Practices Enterprise 2.0 Development Social Media Government Use of Social Media – “In Addition to,&# Not “In Lieu of&# Tue, Apr 27, 2010 Government 2.0 Government 2.0 It shouldn’t be.

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