Survey Finds Facebook Most Popular Communication Tool
Facebook (96%) is now the most popular communication tool, followed by SMS (93%) and email (91%), according to a new survey from Prompt Communications.
When consumers were asked which method they used most frequently to communicate, 37 percent said SMS followed by Facebook and the phone at 28 percent. Respondents feel that email is now less important than social media, but only 20 percent said they could live without it entirely.
Twitter Launches Support For Italian
About 62 million people should now find it rather easier (or perhaps, for the first time, possible) to use Twitter. Last night, Twitter acknowledged the world’s Italian-speaking population by announcing support for the Italian language.
Twitter first moved beyond English by launching in Japanese in April of 2008. More recently, it’s added support for Spanish and French. Obviously, every time Twitter does something along these lines, it allows for the possibility of adding a lot more users.
Google Changes Wording for AdSense Earnings
Google AdSense introduces “Estimated” and “Finalized” labels for earnings and an ad search function in Ad Review Center for improved transparency and usability.
Mozilla Executive Suggests Users Opt for Bing Over Google
Mozilla’s Asa Dotzler criticizes Google CEO’s comments on privacy and suggests users switch from Google to Bing for a better privacy policy.
FTC Says Kids Have Easy Access To Explicit Content In Virtual Worlds
This article examines a Federal Trade Commission report on the easy access minors have to explicit content in online virtual worlds and calls for greater vigilance.
PayPal Launches “Send Money” Facebook App
PayPal introduces a user-friendly Facebook app for effortless money transfers. Learn about this innovative tool and PayPal’s strategic moves in the evolving e-commerce landscape.
YouTube’s Promoted Videos Program Expands Internationally
YouTube’s Promoted Videos program extends its reach to six more countries, paving the way for advertisers to connect with international audiences and boost revenue.
Google And Yahoo To Kick Sex Offenders Off Social Networks
New York AG Andrew Cuomo directs major social networks to use e-STOP law to remove sex offenders, aiming to ensure a safer internet experience for all.
Yahoo Unveils Semi-Real-Time Search Results Amidst Intense Competition
Yahoo rolls out semi-real-time search results, focusing on Twitter content. The move comes after Google’s similar launch and amidst Bing’s evolving strategy.
Women Favor Facebook Over Twitter
Discover how women’s rising use of social media influences their purchasing decisions, with Facebook being the preferred platform.