Social media helps make a hero out of elderly hunger striker
Amplified by social media platforms and the internet, Indians come to the support of an elderly hunger striker anti-corruption protestor.
Can social media save the news media?
The news media is getting a sharp lesson in how social media is changing how we get the news. It sounds like a job for social media optimisation but what does that mean for the future of news?
Trade Me muscles in on crowded social shopping scene [Update: Grab One's response]
Itβs going to be survival of the fittest as Trade Me moves in to get a slice of the social shopping action.
India's social media revolution brings in older users
For the West, social networking sites might just be another step forward but for older Indians it's a big leap. But it's a leap increasing numbers are making so they can keep in touch with their children and grandchildren overseas.
Social Media NZ Weekly Wrap-Up - Facebook Places touch down in NZ, The Butt Cam and Apple grinding publishers' gears
Our Weekly roundup of what happened in social media and technology, and some popular articles from the site
Top 4 Comms industry trends for 2011. Minus January
The good folks at the common room share with us the top 4 Comms industry trends for 2011
Social Media NZ Weekly Wrap-Up β Egypt Protest, Groupy's hiccup and The Daily
Our Weekly roundup of what happened in social media and technology, and some popular articles from the site
The Future Of Social Networks
What is the future of social networks ? Michael Moore-Jones looks at a future where Facebook will have some tough competition coming their way.
The Problem with the Next Big Thing
Guest Contributor Jack Yan looks at the burst of websites that have been touted as the next big things on the web.
Social Media saved Ted Williams
This week we were introduced to the instantly infamous Ted Williams, the homeless man with the golden voice, whose very touching story became the first viral video for 2011.
The memoirs of a digital savvy event attendee.
The Rhythm and Vines Series: The memoirs of a digital savvy event attendee at Rhythm and Vines
Rhythm and Vines Protege: You Have Much to Learn, My Young Padawan
Social Media NZ in the next few days will be attending the Rhythm and Vines festival. In this post, we look at the Ryhtmn and Vines Protege campaign.