Twitter Contest Ideas: 6 games for Brands and Companies

Twitter Contest Ideas

These days, lots of companies have a presence on Twitter. Most of these companies use it to share what’s going on in the company, which new products they are launching, and have a conversation with their followers. Others try to provoke interaction by sharing interesting stories and insights. But for most companies, that’s about it. …

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Facebook in Belgium: +26% in 2011

Facebook in Belgium

On April 1st there were 4.085.360 Belgians on Facebook. That’s +26,1% more than last year, and a whopping +92,2% compared to 2009. That’s more than Pakistan :) but just short of beating the Netherlands. :’( Check out more of these lastest Facebook usage statistics for some interesting trends.

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How to: convert a Facebook profile to a page

Facebook fanpage

Good news for all those who did it wrong the first time! Facebook now makes it easier for everyone to change your profile into a page. This is particularly useful for those business who created a profile for their company in stead of using the designated page setup.

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The Next Internet Bubble: Facebook, Groupon, Zynga?

The next internet bubble? 1999 vs 2011

Personally, I have my reservations regarding the valuation of corporations like Groupon, since I have yet to notice their impact. But I don’t think a bubble will occur either. Would Facebook, now at $60 Bln, really be worth $100/profile?

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Further Fragmentation of the Android Market

Amazon Android app store

Battle of the App Stores! Place your bets now! Unlike the walled garden of Apple, Android seems to be taking an whole other direction. Will this serve to benefit the platform, or end up fragmenting it even more?

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Alternatives to Google Analytics?

Geckoboard

It’s quite clear Google Analytics is “king of the hill” for most websites. But what else is on the market? And what kind of innovation are they offering. Here’s one overview which also dives into the future of analytics products.

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Charlie Sheen on Twitter: clever marketing ploy?

Charlie Sheen on Twitter

Celebs are endorsing brands on Twitter. Take for example Carlos Estevez aka. @CharlieSheen. Is this the latest great idea or will it ruin Twitter as a platform?

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Android Market in Perspective: +861% in 2010

Android Market

2009 to 2010 saw the Android market grow by 861,5%. On the other hand, their revenue is still nowhere compared to the Apple app store. Does this mean iPeople buy more?

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Klout for Chrome

Klout logo

Klout for Chrome is an interesting extension if you want to see the Klout influence score next to the people you follow on twitter.com

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Will Apple and Google save the newspaper industry?

Google One Pass

Apple in-app subscriptions and Google One Pass are going to battle it out for mobile news domination! While Apple can convince with more money (iTunes + VISA), Google is promising more direct profit (90%, compared to Apple’s 70%). But will these latest efforts save the newspaper industry?

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Facebook Phone: first prototypes arrive

Facebook Phone

Here are the first 2 Facebook phones. Facebook is gambling big with this. Personally, I think they look horrible. That little button might just as well be a sticker. What do you think?

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Arab Revolutions: the role of Facebook & Twitter

Arab Revolutions and Facebook

With the popular uprisings across the Maghreb and Middle East, we see people using internet and social networks to organise their protests. Some people are even getting directly involved, like Wael Ghonim of Google. Do you think online media should play an active role in promoting this? (For example: Iran, Egypt.) Or should they cooperate with each […]

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