Is Facebook tracking ads? Much to the chagrin of privacy advocates, the answer is yes. Facebook is working with Datalogix, a company that measures online and mobile sales, to track whether people who see ads on the social networking site actually buy those products, reports Financial Times. Read: Banks “buying” friends on Facebook Datalogix has […]
Nasdaq OMX is defending its $62 million payout offer to brokers who lost millions from Facebook’s problematic debut, reports Arash Massoudi of Financial Times. Read: Facebook shares freefall after lock-up lifted This comes after Citigroup and UBS last month urged regulators to reject Nasdaq’s proposal because it was insufficient in size. Nasdaq fired back on […]
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Mark Zuckerberg is not only famous in the world of social media, he’s also one of the up-and-coming stars of the comic universe.
Facebook has struggled since its IPO in May, and its uphill battle is far from over. The company’s shares plunged to all-time lows following the expiration of its stock lock-up period. It seems early investors and insiders are taking the opportunity to exit, with the stock falling 7% to $19.71 in early trading. If it […]
In an attempt to bump up its revenue, Facebook is now allowing its adult users in the U.K. to play at online gambling, reports TechCrunch. The first app to hit the network is called Bingo Friendzy, which offers various bingo and slot machine games. Players put real money on the table rather than site credits. […]
Twitter is smaller than online giants Google and Facebook, but the little social media engine expects to generate at least US$1-billion in sales in 2014, reports Financial Post. It says EMarketer researchers predict Twitter advertising sales—which account for almost all its revenue—will rise to US$540-million in 2014, up from US$139.5-million last year. Read: Engage clients […]
Social media offers a way for clients to get to know us as people, and not just advisors.
Canadian execs are divided when it comes to using social media to boost business, says a new poll. While many value its potential benefits, they’re still concerned about its serious risks.
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