Category: Social Media
Israeli TV Producer Creates Social Media Movement as a Plea For Peace #StopTheTerror
Online communities through social networking sites Tumblr and Instagram are out to prove that the unique power of social media can be used to influence change in the world. Initiated by Israeli television producer, Ido Simyoni the online campaign is calling for peace in the Israeli-Gaza conflict by encouraging people in support of peace to […]
Read More | Share‘Dumb Ways to Die’ Campaign Becomes Internet Hit
If you wouldn’t “use your private parts as piranha bait” or “eat a two week old, unrefrigerated pie”, then it might go without saying that you wouldn’t put your life in risk around public transport, but maybe not. Advertising agency McCann and Melbourne Metro have teamed up to produce a catchy public service announcement encouraging […]
Read More | ShareHow To Sell Social Media To Your CEO
At Inlight, we believe that social media is a critical part of most business strategies and if used in the right way can be a key contributor to the overall success of your business. However, it seems that there is still some resistance out there when you talk to CEO’s and upper management about social […]
Read More | SharePope To Open Twitter Account
Connecting to the masses online, it has been confirmed that Pope Benedict, 85, will be signing up for his very own twitter account by the end of the year. To be officially launched by the Vatican, Benedict’s account will be used to share his personal opinions and church news. Encouraging followers to adopt a “Christian-style […]
Read More | ShareObama Photo Makes Social Media History
The photo, taken back in August, depicts the newly re-elected 44th President of the US hugging his wife, Michelle. “This Barack Obama photo is the most-liked Facebook photo of all time”, confirmed the social networking site yesterday. Accompanied with the caption “Four more years”, the snapshot has quickly become the new record holder for the […]
Read More | ShareOpen letter to Diageo
Dearest Diageo, I have a question that needs answering. As much as any man who works in communication, I confess, I enjoy good advertising. Maybe more. I enjoy nothing more than sitting in a comfy chair and savouring a good ad or campaign. I know it’s sad Diageo, but I love the process of persuasion. […]
Read More | ShareBald for Bieber
A fake campaign released earlier this month stating that Justin Bieber has cancer has convinced a countless number of fans to go Bald for Bieber, shaving their heads in support for an unconfirmed rumour. Although there has been a recent influx of online speculation based on information gathered from a series of unofficial websites, YouTube […]
Read More | ShareDo It In A Dress
I don’t know about you, but one of the first things I do when I visit a website is look for their Facebook and Twitter links. I’ve never really stopped to think about why, but I suppose it’s because I’m logged into my trusty Facebook account nearly 24/7, and this connects me with a vast […]
Read More | ShareDo You Use Social Media Whilst Having Sex? [INFOGRAPHIC]
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I’ve been thinking about 2 fun activities that (most of us) enjoy – using social media, and having sex. Is there a place for Facebook and Twitter in the bedroom? So that made me think, can you combine the 2 together? A recent survey shows some interesting results about the number of Australian’s who use social media […]
Read More | ShareThe Hyper Revolution of Social Good?
We all saw how the Kony campaign was aimed at helping those most vulnerable, and social media being the driving force behind the spread of an important and powerful message. The kind people at Open-Site.org have shared this video with me showing some powerful pictures and how social media has helped millions of oppressed people […]
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