- A new study from Gartner highlights that soon more than 15% of online reviews and content on corporate social media accounts may be fake. A good story about the research report and quotes from the firm can be found at http://www.4-traders.com/GARTNER-INC-12710/news/Gartner-Inc-Gartner-Says-By-2014-10-15-Percent-of-Social-Media-Reviews-to-Be-Fake-Paid-for-By-15200532/
- As social TV continues to expand, shows are now beginning to integrate additional aspects into their daily routines, including a new report from Saturday Night Live saying that they will begin holding castings via social media. For more information read http://www.appmarket.tv/news/1917-nbcs-saturday-night-live-to-start-casting-via-social-media-.html
- The twins made famous from their dispute with Facebook and highlighted in the movie The Social Network have invested in a new social community called SumZero. Their initial investment of $1 million is the first from their investment fund that was created with their $65 million settlement. More information on this story can be found at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19623879
- If you plan to attend this year's Salesforce.com's Dreamforce 2012 conference, be sure to stop by and hear Enterasys' talk on social business best practices. Vala Afshar will be focusing on how organizations can implement social technologies to improve their business. More information can be found at http://www.sacbee.com/2012/09/17/4826835/enterasys-to-present-on-social.html
- A new survey by Manta highlights that more than 90% of small businesses are using social media to reach their customers. A Business2Community story about the survey results can be found at http://www.business2community.com/infographics/90-percent-of-small-businesses-use-social-media-0281701 and the actual survey results and an infographic are located at http://www.manta.com/media/marketing_3D_091212