China has been pushing the dystopian aspects of its society fairly aggressively of late. The country has rolled out a social “credit” monitoring system, in which citizens are rated based on the social media posts and actions of both themselves and their friends and family. Those with low social […] .
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Aging Japan: Robots may have role in future of elder care
TOKYO (Reuters) – Paro the furry seal cries softly while an elderly woman pets it. Pepper, a humanoid, waves while leading a group of senior citizens in exercises. The upright Tree guides a disabled man taking shaky steps, saying in a gentle feminine voice, “right, left, well done!” Residents […] .
Why some 13-year-olds check social media 100 times a day
Why are teens so anxious about what’s happening online? #Being13 found that it’s largely due to a need to monitor their own popularity status, and defend themselves against those who challenge it. 61% of teens said they wanted to see if […]Why Him? 2016 film trailer .
7 intelligent social analytics tools for the new age
The value of social media analytics was long before proven. But the extent to which it is influencing real-time business decisions has made all predictions look miniscule. Today, social insights has become one of the primary inputs into marketing and product strategy formulation. Dashboards by Radian6, Brandwatch and Sysomos […] .
Hackers Remotely Kill a Jeep on the Highway—With Me in It
I was driving 70 mph on the edge of downtown St. Louis when the exploit began to take hold. Though I hadn’t touched the dashboard, the vents in the Jeep Cherokee started blasting cold air at the maximum setting, chilling the sweat on my back through the in-seat climate […] .
How is Big Data Changing the World?
How is Big Data Changing the World? When we talk about Big Data, many of the examples and use cases we share center around how Big Data is changing the way businesses must operate. But Big Data is changing the world on some exciting global levels as well. So […] .
Bringing Campaigns to the Next Level with Social Intelligence
Bringing Campaigns to the Next Level with Social Intelligence | Social Media Today A constant array of new products, growing competition and constantly changing customer needs… These are the challenges marketers in all industries face today. With increasing pressure on marketing budgets, the success of every campaign becomes crucial. […] .
SMToolbox: How to Monitor Global Social Conversations with Synthesio
What were people saying about your brand on social networks in China this week? What product discussions were taking place on forums in Germany and Brazil? How would you know? Synthesio. The nature of the internet means almost every brand, large or small, is global. However, to track and […] .
May 2015 Analytics, Big Data, Data Mining Acquisitions and Startups Activity
By Gregory Piatetsky, @kdnuggets . My monthly summary of the company, startup, and acquisition activity for May 2015 from @kdnuggets . See the latest under hashtag #BigDataCo . Here are KDnuggets tweets, sorted by decreasing number of engagements, May 18: Spell-binding story of Elon Musk, greatest entrepreneur of our […] .
“Should We Be on Snapchat?” Brands, Stick to the Platforms Your Voice Actually Needs
Call it peer pressure, call it Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), or call it something else, but some marketers and even brand experts will tell companies that they need to be on every social media platform ( did someone say Tinder? ), everywhere, no matter what. While there’s always an […] .
The Shake-Up Spotlight on: Eric Berkowitz of Tracx
In this series of profiles, we’ll be putting the spotlight on some of the wonderful speakers who will be featured at The Social Shake-Up this June. The social media management marketplace turned its attention to the enterprise in 2008 and since that time, Eric Berkowitz has developed his expertise […] .
NoSQL Databases: comparing MongoDB, HDInsight, and DocumentDB
Tags: DocumentDB , HDInsight , MongoDB , NoSQL We compare 3 major NoSQL databases: MongoDB, DocumentDB, and HDInsight in terms of data models, scalability, availability, query types, and support for transactions. By Jack Dawson, BigDropInc There are many NoSQL solutions, but this blog will examine choosing between 3 major NoSQL […] .
The Limitless Focus Group
When experts want to study animal behavior they don’t go to a zoo, they go to the species’ natural habitat, because that is where they are in their truest form. I believe this is analogous to marketers gathering information from a traditional focus group versus using what I call […] .
Hashtags: When Too Many Hurts Too Much
One time, at a dinner event, I was asked by an older gentleman, “So, you know how hasthags work?” Yes. Yes, I do. For the hashtag neophytes, hashtags are the things people slap on the end of a post. Example: “Great day for a bike ride! #beautifulweather #nofilter # […] .
4 Ways to Research Your Competition With Social Media
Tweet Are you wondering how your competitors are using social media? Have you explored what works for other businesses? If you analyze the social media efforts of other businesses you’ll find insights to improve your own social media marketing. In this article you’ll discover four ways to research what […] .
APIs: The Great Enabler of the Internet of Things
This guest post comes from Mark O’Neill. Mark is a frequent speaker and blogger on APIs and security. He is the co-founder and CTO at Vordel , now part of Axway. In his new role as VP Innovation, he manages Axway’s Identity and API Management strategy, including the API […] .
Digital Property Is “Real” Property: 5 Ways to Treat It That Way
Digital Property Is “Real” Property: 5 Ways to Treat It That Way Although we’re in at least the seventh decade of the Digital Era, and people realize how integral social and digital technologies are to both our personal and professional lives, there is still a very strong tendency to […] .
8 Essential Elements of a Social Media Marketing Strategy
Do you need help getting started with your social media marketing strategy? Do you know what to include? Goals and objectives guide your social media strategy to help you successfully connect with your customers. In this article I’ll share what you need to include in your social media marketing […] .
How to Get More Leads With Creative Social Tactics
Do you segment and track leads? Are you reaching the right people at the right time? Before customers buy your product or service, they go through a process of discovery, learning and understanding. Customizing your social tactics based on the buying stage increases sales. In this article you’ll discover […] .