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July 22, 2011
Google and Facebook Get Political

Remember when Google was a cool new company that let employees take naps and play in game rooms during breaks? Today, Google spends more money on lobbying that Microsoft.

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July 21, 2011
Engaging Journalists Via Facebook Best Practices Revealed in New Study

In a new study from Facebook called How People Are Engaging Journalists on Facebook and Best Practices, several tips are revealed that can help content publishers better engage with journalists on the social networking site.

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July 14, 2011
2 out of 3 In-House Company Lawyers Ditch Laptops for Mobile Devices

In a new survey conducted by Corporate Counsel called 2011 Survey of In-House Technology, it was reported that 65% of in-house company lawyers now use mobile devices instead of laptops when they're on the road, and 90% use mobile broadband Internet services when they're traveling.

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July 13, 2011
1.5 Twitter Apps Are Registered Each Minute

One year ago, there were 150,000 third-party Twitter apps. This week, Twitter announced that there are one million Twitter apps and a a new app is registered as frequently as 1.5 apps per minute.

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July 5, 2011
Twitter for Newsrooms Launches for Journalists

"We know Twitter is a tool all journalists can use to find sources faster, tell stories better, and build a bigger audience for their work." So says the home page of the new Twitter for Newsrooms (#TfN) website.

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June 28, 2011
The Best Times to Post on Twitter and Facebook - Infographic

Do you use Twitter and Facebook to publish original content or to promote your blog, video, or other online content?

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June 23, 2011
Hulu is for Sale - Time to Make Predictions and Place Bets

In 2007, Hulu.com debuted and began offering online video service, including popular television shows, clips, movies and more.

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June 17, 2011
Half of Americans Have or Want a Tablet Device

New research from Advertising Age and Ipsos Observer puts some numbers to the tablet device craze. Nearly half of the consumers surveyed in this study stated that they already have or want to get a tablet device, such as an iPad, within the next 12 months.

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June 15, 2011
Content Marketing for Dummies Available Now

Content Marketing for Dummies by Susan Gunelius (Newstex's Marketing Consultant) was released this month and is available through all online and offline book sellers, including Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Borders, and so on.

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June 10, 2011
Congressional Tweets Down 30% in Weinergate Aftermath - See the Infographic Stats and Timeline

The effects of New York Representative Anthony Weiner's admission to tweeting inappropriate pictures through his Twitter account are spreading across Congress with tweets from United States Congressional Representative down 30% since the "Weinergate" story hit headlines.

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June 9, 2011
Newstex Authoritative Content Explained by Larry Schwartz in Under 2 Minutes

What is Newstex Authoritative Content? Joelle Norwood, The Media Mama, asked Newstex President Larry Schwartz that question at the May 2011 BlogWorld and New Media Expo East in New York City, and he packed tons of information into a 1 minute and 40 second video shot by Joelle on the Blog World exhibit floor!

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May 27, 2011
Newstex Gives Away an iPad2 at BlogWorld East

Congratulations to Shel Horowitz who won an iPad from Newstex at our exhibit booth during the BlogWorld & New Media Expo East Conference this week in New York City.Shel writes GreenAndProfitable.com where he provides information about running a profitable green business.

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