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Twitter and public opinion: Can't see the forest for the tweets
Will Oremus Mar 6, 2013
According to new research from the Pew Research Center, Twitter is a bad way to predict public opinion.
How much is a Facebook 'like' worth to your business?
David Brancaccio Feb 28, 2013
What online activity actually leads to sales? An digital data cruncher breaks down the value of Facebook 'likes', Instragram photos, and online posts.
Maker's Mark backs down from plans to dilute bourbon
Feb 18, 2013
The company that owns Maker's Mark, the brand known for bottles that are hand-sealed with wax, is backing down from a decision to water down its whiskey.
Thirst CEO on creating the future of online news
David Brancaccio Feb 18, 2013
A startup called Thirst has just launched an app for iPhone-iPads that is trying to re-invent the way we get news online.
Facebook privacy issues: Not the only reason I'm 'unfriending' you
Julia Angwin Feb 15, 2013
Commentator Julia Angwin says erosion of privacy on Facebook left her little choice.
I <3 U: Best and worst romantic texts and tweets
Feb 14, 2013
To celebrate this day of wine and roses, Marketplace Tech wants to know the most romantic -- or least romantic -- text, tweet or social media message you've ever received.
American Express to launch pay-by-tweet
Tracey Samuelson Feb 12, 2013
Starting Wednesday, American Express customers who link their cards to their Twitter accounts will be able to make purchases with a tweet.
Twitter buys Bluefin, gets into ad tracking
Will Oremus Feb 8, 2013
Twitter's purchase of the research company Bluefin is about gathering the sort of social media info that can be used to extract more money from advertisers.
Tweeting videos through the Vine; Should Skype be more like Google?
Ben Johnson Jan 25, 2013
Twitter new acquisition, Vine, allows users to share short videos. And, privacy advocates are demanding Skype be more transparent about what data it shares with the government.
Facebook borrows Apple's playbook to hype announcement
Bob Moon Jan 14, 2013
A mystery invitation to 'come and see what we're building' is generating plenty of buzz for Facebook.
