Stars hit Twitter before, during and after Golden Globes Celebrities tweeted up a storm on Sunday night before, during and after the Golden Globes, with many using the service to post images of their pre-ceremony preparations. The official Golden Globes account also fired off tweets and Instagram snaps in real time as stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks strolled the red carpet. CBS News (1/12) | Engineer creates social network for the post-Snowden era Brazilian engineer Miguel Freitas says he sees social networks as a powerful force for the promotion of democracy -- as long as governments don't interfere. After U.S. surveillance of social networks was revealed by former contractor Edward Snowden, Freitas designed a social network, Twister, that uses a decentralized infrastructure and high-level encryption to thwart both surveillance and state-level attempts to shut down the service. "The possibility of a single entity being able to control this important flux of information made no sense to me," he says. Wired.com (1/13) | | Most Read by Marketing Decision Makers | | HBO unleashes a social media blitz for new season of "Girls" HBO is engaging the extensive online fan base of "Girls" by launching a Snapchat account that shares sneak peeks throughout the season and an Instagram video series that features star Lena Dunham opining about topics through her character's eyes. The network also will have a cast member live-tweet each episode this season, starting with episode 3, to drive conversation on Twitter. Mashable (1/12) | Column: How to react to criticism on the Internet Negative online comments pose a challenge to businesses that want to maintain a sterling reputation. Carrie Hill, co-founder of IgnitorDigital.com, offers advice that includes determining the validity of the criticism and then moving the conversation offline. "Invite the customer to call or email a decision maker directly, and let them know that you're dedicated to making it right," she writes. SCORE Small Business Success Blog (1/9) | The man behind Chewbacca posts trove of "Star Wars" photos Peter Mayhew, who wore the Chewbacca suit in the original "Stars Wars" trilogy, has posted on his Twitter account a slew of never-before-seen photos from the making of the movies. Among the best snaps: Carrie Fisher -- a.k.a. Princess Leia -- lounging with her stunt double; Darth Vader about to get smooched; and C-3PO using an umbrella as shelter from the desert sun. WebProNews (Lexington, Ky.) (1/13) |  | The reliance on social media as the avenue to get peer insight continues to increase." | | | 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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