Is your computer running slowly? It may be because of a visit to a social media site and could be a wake up call that your entire network might be at risk. Here’s an article that looks at the results of a new global survey on corporate social media security.
Websense, “Social Media Helps Business, but Real-Time Content Protection is Needed.”
The National Labor Relations Board is being asked to rule on cases in which an employee’s use of social media has lead to an employer taking action, such as termination, of that employee. So far, the decisions seem to favor the employers.
Read more:
Sam Hananel, “Workers, Employers Clash on Social Media.” Chicago Sun-Times.
Ameet Sachdev, “Judge Backs Car Dealer.” Chicago Tribune.
Even Nielson, a household name in television ratings, is turning to social media. It’s not surprising that consumers and marketers alike are looking for statistics and guidance on what’s “hot” in this quickly changing landscape.
Here’s a link to the Nielson Social Media Q3 2011 Report.
And here’s an article by Stuart Elliott that appeared in The New York Times discussing the results:
“Report Details Rise of Social Media”