Twitter Cofounder Takes Stance Against Advertising

As people talk about what they're having for lunch, their favorite show's season finale, and LOLcats, other Twitter users shouldn't have to worry about seeing ads for Subway, "Lost," and Friskies anytime soon.  Twitter cofounder Biz Stone recently distanced himself from the idea of turning to ads for revenue. 

Kentucky Basketball is Twitterific

When someone says the name University of Kentucky basketball, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? 7 National Championships, all time winningest program , tradition, Adolph Rupp, Twitter… wait, did I just say Twitter? That’s right, these days it almost seems like whenever people talk about UK, the famed micro-blogging site is involved somehow.

YouTube and ESPN Form a New Bond

YouTube and ESPN have entered a new partnership together. YouTube's Chris Dale gave Webproworld a few details about it in a quick phone call. ESPN will be featuring content that is apparently going to be in line with their television programming, although from the sounds of it there won't be any live streaming, so don't look to watch games on here (at least for the…

Reports: Hulu, YouTube Set To Make Headway In The UK

If Hulu and YouTube have their way, it may not be long before UK citizens are spending a whole lot more time in front of their computer screens.  One fresh report says Hulu will possibly launch in the UK this September, while another claims YouTube is close to sealing some deals over full-length UK TV shows. 

Purchasing Decisions Not Made Through Social Networks

While the majority (83%) of Internet users are actively involved in social media, less than 5 percent use social sites for research about making purchases, according to a new report from Knowledge Networks. Additionally, only 16 percent of social media users say they are more likely to buy from companies that advertise on social sites.