- Media Sentiment has announced that they have completed the acquisition of VideoCourier.com, a technology platform specializing in aggregated and providing video links databases across many topics. For more on this story, please visit http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2012/10/18/media-sentiment-inc-msez-closes-acquisition-social-media-video-technology-videocouriercom
- In an effort to provide their growing user base with more options over content and experience control, Pinterest has rolled out a set of new features to their popular website. Additionally, they have added a "blocking" feature to help weed out pesky visitors or repinners. For more information on this story, please visit http://www.examiner.com/article/pinterest-introduces-user-blocking-and-reporting-features
- Amvensys Capital has invested in social media analytics management tool Simplify360. Financial details were not disclosed, however, Amvensys usually invests in the $5-15 million dollar range and will help Simplify360 market "aggressively" in the US area. For more information on this story, please visit http://www.vccircle.com/news/media-entertainment/20121018/amvensys-capital-invests-social-media-management-tool-simplify360
- Bitrix24 has announced the release of a new app for the social Intranet that integrates a whole host of internal collaboration and scheduling functionality into one place. The features include a corporate social network, file sharing capabilities, calendars and "25 additional tools" all in one iOS app. For more information on this story, please visit http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/10/prweb10025173.htm