Jun 29, 2009 Posted by Nick Cifuentes

Facebook Launches ‘Live Stream’ Widget for All Website Owners

Do you remember CNN’s live stream of the inauguration, or when TNT did a live stream webcast of the NBA All-Star Game? If you did happen to catch both of those online events at the respective websites, you would have noticed that Facebook played a large part in those particular events. Each of these events integrated the Facebook Connect-enabled live stream widget. And now Facebook is making this... read more

Jun 21, 2009 Posted by Nick Cifuentes

Iran vs. Iran – A Revolution Captured by Social Media

It’s difficult to understand sometimes why certain events take place. Why individuals might act in a certain manner and take action in ways another might think differently about. It’s relative in thought, but when that action is applied in a real-life situation, you awake for a moment, see something so unbelievable, it’s simply beyond comprehension. In Iran, we are witnessing that very moment – a... read more

Jun 18, 2009 Posted by Nick Cifuentes

Social Media & Narcissism – Individuals and Brands: Remember to Love Yourself

Becoming a star on the Internet these days does not seem as far fetched as it once might have been. Social networks have become a ubiquitous tactic in helping connect individuals with family, friends, and strangers alike. And over the past several years, a number of those random individuals have become overnight sensations – all thanks to the Internet. Do we all remember Tay Zonday? After his... read more