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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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

