Twitter may get its own TV show Lionsgate is planning to create a show based on Nick Bilton's book "Hatching Twitter," a best-selling account of the company's founding. "I can't think of a more compelling story to adapt for television right now," said Lionsgate Television Group Chairman Kevin Beggs. "Twitter has transformed almost every aspect of our lives from politics to business to friendship." Wired.com (12/18)  | Have a strong cash flow but weak profits? The problem could be your approach to cash and cost management. KeyBank's easy-to-understand "Cash and Cost Management Best Practices Guide" will help you build a plan to boost your bottom line. Download the free guide. |
 | Not quite "dislike": Facebook adds a "thumbs-down" for Messenger Facebook users have talked about getting "dislike" button for some time, and now will have a version of it, but only for use in private messaging. Messenger users will be able to pick from a range of emoticon-style icons, including a "thumbs-down" icon. "Perhaps if enough people use the dislike button often enough, Facebook will launch a real one," writes Chris Crum. WebProNews (Lexington, Ky.) (12/18)  | Going Global: Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses Social media is creating new avenues for merchants to promote their companies at a low cost. However, before business owners decide which social media platforms to use for marketing, they need to know more about available options and why they should choose one social media channel over another. In this white paper review some of the most popular options. Download the free white paper now. |
 | How Spanish cops learned to tweet Spain's National Police force is the world's most retweeted government institution, bagging 16,000 retweets a week on average, according to social media chief Carlos Fernandez Guerra. He works to create funny hashtag campaigns and catchy tweets that help raise awareness of law-enforcement issues. "While the FBI mostly publishes statements, we are more proactive and use social media in a preventive way," Fernandez says. Bloomberg (12/17)  | How to Deliver Faster Responsive Web Design Sites Responsive Web Design enables easy access to your site across touch points, but challenges still exist with delivering a fast web experience that meets consumer expectations. Read this new report from Akamai to learn how to deliver fast, engaging responsive web design sites. |
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 | Sunspots, Saturn and more: The year's best science photos An incredibly clear view of a sunspot, a shot of the Grand Canyon filled with clouds and a GIF of a spinning moon are among the images featured in this roundup of top science photos of the year. "From slow-mo footage on YouTube to deep-space satellite imagery to weird washcloths on the International Space Station, this was a big year for beautiful science," Robert Gonzalez writes. IO9.com (12/18) |  | Social media is at its best when our behaviors mirror the successful social norms of the physical world. If you ran into someone you hadn't interacted with in months, the first or second sentence out of your mouth wouldn't be a boast." | | | 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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