- Sysmosos announced the release of their new "social media influencers" report, located at http://www.sysomos.com/campaign/tip/influencer.html?campaigntype=pressrelease&adtype=02 and an overview story about some of the highlights is located at http://www.sys-con.com/node/2382991
- In the growing social intranet market, Bitrix24 has launched a "$2.4 million program in order to popularize social intranet use" among startups and small businesses. The money will be awarded as grants for proposals. To get more information please visit http://www.itnewsonline.com/showprnstory.php?storyid=236465 or by signing up on the Bitrix24 website at http://www.bitrix24.com/free-social-intranet-for-startups.php
- Showtime has unveiled their first offical "social game" for their hit series 'Dexter' that includes a podcast and custom Facebook and Twitter channels. For more information please visit http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/01/showtime-unveils-first-official-podcast-and-new-social-game-for-dexter/150800/
- A new social app, Ponderoo, a mobile app that gives users the power to express their opinions, and understand how others are reacting during the upcoming Presidential Debates. For more information on this free new app please visit http://www.sacbee.com/2012/10/01/4869875/new-social-app-makes-it-easier.html