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 | How Sina Weibo censors social content Reuters goes behind the scenes at Sina Weibo's censorship division, a drab office building where scores of college graduates work long shifts deleting sensitive content from the Chinese microblogging site. Sensitive content is automatically flagged for human review, with about 3 million posts getting reviewed on an average day. "People are often torn when they start, but later they go numb and just do the job," one former worker said. Reuters (9/11) Famous Twitter users get a tool to help them ignore the masses Twitter has unveiled a filter that will allow those with verified accounts to view only content posted by other verified account holders. The move is part of Twitter's effort to keep celebrities tweeting, since stars' content is a key driver of traffic and ad revenues, Josh Constine writes. "Keeping celebrities active and happy on Twitter is a big business for the company," he writes. TechCrunch (9/12)  | Building game-changing mobile apps—from vision to execution In order to get closer to customers and boost productivity, many companies are now investing in apps, with varying results. Read this free white paper to learn why it pays to have an innovative, sound mobile app strategy in place—before looking to build compelling systems of engagement. |
 | Subway crowns winner in #ProjectSubway contest Sandwich chain Subway briefly moved away from its sports ads to embrace Fashion Week with a recent #ProjectSubway competition featuring four Fashion Week designers creating dresses out of Subway napkins, bags, gift cards and other inedible materials. Subway shared contest photos on its Facebook and Twitter pages, and winner Danilo Gabrielli will see his dress on display in a Manhattan store. ClickZ (9/12)  | It's time to give your technology a performance review These 12 questions can help you determine if technology is helping your business or holding it back. Did you know the right technology can help even the smallest businesses compete in a crowded marketplace? Download the Microsoft Assess Your Tech Guide to learn how to maximize your technology investment. |
 | NFL games spark plenty of social chatter Football fans went social for the NFL's opening week, with 30 million U.S. Facebook users driving at least 60 million NFL-related interactions, according to the league. Twitter also saw plenty of football-related buzz, with at least 5 million NFL-related tweets, according to a Topsy analysis. Mashable (9/12) | Why savvy brands aren't threatened by social media In a recent speech, integrated-marketing expert Don Schultz said that social media was "probably killing brands" by diluting marketers' outreach efforts in a sea of online chatter. Schultz is right to be skeptical, writes Ginny Soskey, but savvy marketers can still find a way to stand out and to engage their customers. "Social networks aren't a scary thing that will destroy your brand -- when used in the right way, it can catapult your business to success," Soskey writes. HubSpot.com (9/12) | Voyager 1 leaves solar system, keeps boldly going The Voyager 1 space probe, which was launched 36 years ago, has officially become the first spacecraft to leave the solar system. The achievement, which experts compared to the lunar landings and the first circumnavigation of the globe, opens the door to new research on the nature of interstellar space. "This is the beginning of a new journey of exploration," says Voyager chief scientist Edward Stone. National Public Radio (9/12) |  | Brands need to get back to their roots. Think like people, talk like people, interact with people like people ... and business will follow." | | | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions. | Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 | | |
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