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Here at OSM we regularly keep you updated with the big social networking sites, with Twitter being one in particular. We have recently brought you a chart of the top 10 trending topics on the site this week, as well as the news that Twitter's CEO is joining Barack Obama's advisory committee. It … [Read more...]
There’s a rather bizarre story spreading across the Internet today about legendary rapper Tupac Shakur, who died 15 years ago. However the claims have been disproved and it’s said that the story stemmed from a hacking, and then spread rapidly via Facebook and Twitter. … [Read more...]
Online social networking site Twitter has no doubt reached beyond initial expectations in terms of user numbers. Since its launch back in March 2006, some 200 million active followers are now on the site, with over 65 million tweets and 800,000 search queries per day, to find out more click here to … [Read more...]
Here at OSM we’ve written many articles recently about the growing influence of social media on politics. for example Tim Pawlenty and Newt Gingrich announcing presidential bids on Facebook, social media and the Obama campaign and most recently how the White House has launched a rapid response … [Read more...]
It’s that time of the week again where we report to you guys the Twitter top 10 trending topics that come courtesy of Mashable’s Matt Silverman. Last week OSM’s Matt Tran reported on the trends that saw Justin Bieber top the chart as his fans were tweeting about how much they like him in the … [Read more...]
Online social networking site Twitter is used by many people for different purposes. As well as the everyday person, celebrities are now getting involved on there. In the past we have reported on stars having a good old rant, wishing a happy birthday, announcing a birth of their baby or in Mariah … [Read more...]
Normally when we talk about Facebook we are reporting on the latest scams that are hitting the site or some new stats that have been released that tell you how great it is. Today we are going to do something a little out of the ordinary and report on something comical to do with Facebook … [Read more...]
Last night’s finale of American Idol saw Scotty McCreery take on Lauren Alaina and it was McCreery who eventually became the American Idol 2011 winner. Once again though it seems that Twitter enabled an accurate prediction of the result whereby the amount of tweets about a contestant seems to … [Read more...]
In the past we have covered how social media is now being used by many organisations including hospitals, the police force, charities, independent companies trying to promote their beloved brands and so on. Today joining the ever increasing number is that of financial advisers Morgan Stanley Smith … [Read more...]
Online social networking site Twitter is getting behind the fight against missing children, in a charity appeal supported by the likes of Victoria Beckham. Every year thousands of youngsters go missing for whatever reason and end up leaving family and friends wondering where they are and of course … [Read more...]
We’ve written several times recently about the growing impact and use of social media with politics, including posts on presidential campaign bids being launched on Twitter or Facebook by Newt Gingrich and Tim Pawlenty and how social media might help the campaigns of President Obama and Ron Paul. … [Read more...]
One of the most iconic musicians, “Bob Dylan” is today celebrating his 70th birthday. The American singer-songwriter has become a well known figure within the music world for the last 50 years. Many will remember his music from the sixties, and its today that we celebrate his special day. … [Read more...]
Within the last two days we’ve reported on Twitter setting up a London office and also that a purchase of Tweetdeck had been finalized in a $40 million deal. Now we have more news about Twitter, this time about new options for Twitter email notifications. … [Read more...]
Some of you are no doubt fans of Tweetdeck, the desktop and mobile Twitter tool. We recently wrote about a revamp to its iOS version and then earlier this month reported on a possible sale to Twitter worth around $50 million. We can now inform you that acquisition reports have confirmed that the … [Read more...]
Following on from Sunday night's tornado that ripped through Joplin, Missouri America, leaving 89 people dead and many injured, social networking sites such as Twitter have been used as a means of communication. … [Read more...]
One of the social media subjects that we write about most here at OSM is giant social network Twitter and today’s news indicates that the company is set to extend even further with plans to head to London. The current controversy in the U.K. surrounding super-injunctions and Twitter’s part in … [Read more...]
While some of us want to truly get away from it all while on vacation, and that includes weaning ourselves off technology for a precious few days, there are others that actually find that quite difficult and it’s important to try to find a balance. Saying that however, we should remember that … [Read more...]
We are seeing more and more imaginative social media marketing campaigns lately and just the other day reported on an initiative between Lady Gaga and Starbucks and then told of another campaign involving Foursquare checkins to get cheaper gas. Now an intriguing campaign has been launched for the … [Read more...]
Its that time of the week again where we bring you the top 10 trending topics that have occurred on Twitter in the past week. This week's chart as normal is full of celebrities and events, provided as normal by Mashable's Matt Silverman. … [Read more...]
Online social networking sites Facebook and Twitter, have for sometime now been in a war of friendly rivalry as to who can gain the most amount of followers. Currently Facebook are winning with some 600 million active users, well that was the number reported back in January from wikipedia, and … [Read more...]
Twitter has become one of the biggest social networks in the world and also a place where sports stars can feel closer to their supporters. It has also become a place where controversial activity occurs such as when Liverpool’s Ryan Babel posted an image of referee Howard Webb wearing a Manchester … [Read more...]
The popularity of social networking is no doubt on the increase, sites like Facebook and Twitter are sculpting the way in which we go about our daily business, with the integration of these sites people are coming up with more interesting ways to incorporate them into their lives such as tracking … [Read more...]
Online social networking sites Facebook and Twitter are growing in popularity by the day and attract many individuals, be it the likes of you and me or even celebrity figures. Frequently we give you news about how the world of football and its players attract a huge following on the two sites and … [Read more...]
It was only yesterday that OSM’s Mike Smith reported on a young boy being questioned by the Secret Service after a comment he made about President Obama on Facebook. Now we have more news about the U.S. Secret Service, this time with the organization having to apologize for a remark made on … [Read more...]
We often write about sportspeople and Twitter and it seems footballers’ are among the most prolific social media users these days. Even though Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney has only had his Twitter account for a few weeks it seems it may already be getting him into trouble after an outburst … [Read more...]
