- Vocus has released a new study highlighting the usage of social media among small and mid-sized businesses. An article on the study can be found at http://independentretailer.com/2012/09/12/smbs-spend-845-a-month-on-social-media/ or you can download the full research report at http://www.vocus.com/blog/smb-social-media-influence/
- Telvue announced the release of their new TelVue CloudCast player which helps enhance the online video experience for publishers of streaming content such as TV stations, media companies, corporate services and news organizations. More information can be found at http://www.sys-con.com/node/2359392 or at the TelVue website at http://www.telvue.com/products/cloudcast/
- An interesting report on the increase in "social casinos" from SuperData, which showed an increase in total worldwide revenue up to $1.6 billion, making up nearly a quarter of the total social gaming space. A story from Geekwire on the subject is at http://www.geekwire.com/2012/social-casino-games-growing-report/ and the full report can be downloaded at http://www.superdataresearch.com/social-casino-metrics/
- Apple unveiled the much-hyped, much-leaked iPhone 5 today with a great overview from CNET located at http://www.cnet.com/iphone-5/ with an interesting note that YouTube will no longer be part of the standard app package. YouTube has announced an updated iOS app that will allow YouTube videos to play on the new iPhone.
- With the NFL season in full swing and social TV as well, it is interesting to look at a study of how Nissan Motors dominated social TV during the most recent Super Bowl and how that might impact organizations in the future. For more information on the Nissan campaign visit http://www.lostremote.com/2012/09/12/how-nissan-dominated-social-tv-during-the-superbowl/
- Moontoast announced that they were releasing new social marketing tools for their customers. New interactive features such as sweepstakes, voting, quizzing and polling, coupons, and several other social commerce apps are now available. For more information go to http://www.businessreviewusa.com/press_releases/moontoast-gains-momentum-with-the-launch-of-new-social-marketing-applications-customers-and-partners or visit the product page of their website at http://www.moontoast.com/products/distributed-store