Twitter's Tweetdeck update allows for custom timeline creation Twitter has unveiled a major upgrade to its Tweetdeck application that will allow users to create multiple timelines that cover specific events, news or topics. Twitter is also offering select developers the ability to add the function to their apps or services. "Whether you want to collect the best Tweets about a TV show or help people find the latest information about fast-moving real-time situations, custom timelines let you give everyone a place to follow along," Twitter's Brian Ellin wrote in a blog post. Mashable (11/12)  | Cloud Computing 101: It's a Brave New Virtual World For small-business owners, it can be challenging to choose from the variety of digital tools available, particularly with increased concerns of data security, privacy and ownership. One of the most convenient and easily accessible digital tools available is cloud computing. In this white paper from American Express OPEN, learn how cloud computing can make running a small business faster, easier and more manageable. Download the free white paper now. |
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 | Big marketers discuss their path to social ROI Big companies can get a big lift from social media, Paul Marcum of General Electric said at a digital-media conference. "Social media is a great way to get that story out there and make it as human as possible," Marcum said. "... This is about lifting brand equity on a global basis, beyond people who may be interested in buying a jet engine this week." MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (11/12) | Turn yourself into a Facebook bot A new tool lets users scrape their Facebook posts to power an automated status-update creator that emulates the user's personal Facebook style and creates messages on topics about which they regularly post. "[T]he bot's posts tend toward semi-coherence, questionable grammar, and lackadaisical punctuation. Then again, don't we all," Will Oremus writes. Slate/Future Tense blog (11/12) |  | For many big events in Twitter's past, the company has had to hand-hold some organizations -- like, say, the Oscars -- coaching them how to curate and showcase relevant tweets properly. Now, organizations large and small can do it on their own." | | | 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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