Tuesday, January 14, 2014

VIPs get exemption from Google+ e-mail integration

Facebook plans Conversations group, buys startup to aid project | VIPs get exemption from Google+ e-mail integration | Co-founder, CEO announces his exit from LivingSocial
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January 14, 2014
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Facebook plans Conversations group, buys startup to aid project
Facebook says it's building a Conversations group that will focus on helping users engage in real-time discussion with one another and with brands. To jump-start the project, Facebook reportedly is spending $15 million to buy the company behind conversation service Branch and link-sharing service Potluck, in a move that officials described as a talent acquisition. TechCrunch (1/13), The Verge (1/13), The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (1/13)
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VIPs get exemption from Google+ e-mail integration
Google's decision to allow people to send e-mails using only Google+ handles could cause an increase in spam and other unwanted messages, so the social network is deploying a more limited version of the feature for its VIP users. By default, users with thousands of followers will receive messages only from people in their circles, rather than from the general public. The Verge (1/13)
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Co-founder, CEO announces his exit from LivingSocial
Tim O'Shaughnessy, CEO of daily-deal company LivingSocial, said in a note to employees that he will step down this year after a successor is found. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (1/10)
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Wayne Brady joins Lay's real-time social campaign
Comedian Wayne Brady is joining forces with Lay's for a social media promotion that will have him acting out potato chip flavors suggested by users in real time. A similar campaign led to 3.8 million flavor ideas last year, with cheesy garlic bread winning. Advertising Age (free access for SmartBrief readers) (1/13)
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