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Intertainment Media Inc. is pleased to announce that Legendary rock band KISS has tapped Ortsbo real-time experiential communications platform to create the first globally social fan engagement platform, broadcasting fan communications worldwide for the band’s 40-city summer 2012 tour with Motley Crüe. Editor’s Note -  although it is not mentioned in this press release, Gene Simmons is an investor in the Ortsbo platform as well as an official spokesman. Read the rest of this entry »

Way back in November of 2011, HootSuite was named one of six 3rd party official launch partners for Google+ Pages, integrating Google+ Page functionality with HootSuite’s advanced collaboration, measurement, engagement and security tool-set. However, Google had set a limit on how many users were able to actually use HootSuite for Google+. That limit has now been lifted, and the Google+ functionality is available to all HootSuite users. Read the rest of this entry »

With Darksiders II just weeks from its August 14th release, THQ Inc. has launched the Darksiders® II Soul Harvest™ app on the App Store^TM for iOS devices in the U.S. and Canada. The free app allows users to “harvest the souls” of others who check into nearby locations on Facebook. App users also can enter to win daily Darksiders II prizes with a chance to win a “Trip to the End of the World.” Read the rest of this entry »

No one likes closing time. The dancing and flow of beer has stopped. The cash register is closed for another night. The fun has stopped. Bar and restaurant owners are exploring new avenues to build communities and stay better connected with their clientele online after hours. Enter eMatchopolis: a unique platform specifically designed to connect people with in-house offers, incentives, and with each other. After all, everyone knows good company is critical to a good night out.
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What’s the value of a tweet or Facebook “like”? That’s a key question for many marketing executives, according to a new survey from The Creative Group. More than one in four (27%) advertising and marketing executives interviewed said their greatest stumbling block when it comes to social media is measuring the success of their efforts. Finding knowledgeable staff to execute social media programs is problematic for 19% of respondents. Read the rest of this entry »

The “VLogger Challenge” from OpenRoad Auto Group, launched this summer, is a fun & interactive way to challenge local automotive enthusiasts to truly express themselves via video whilst competing for the job position: “The OpenRoad VLogger”. The OpenRoad VLogger position features a base salary & extensive perk package, including an entertainment expense, company vehicles, free gas & complimentary camera equipment. Read the rest of this entry »

Canadian companies are starting to recognize the power of online engagement through social media. The majority feel that social media offers an invaluable competitive advantage. However, many also believe that online engagement is something they would rather not engage in, but increasingly feel obligated to implement. Read the rest of this entry »

In the Facebook land of social expression, where photos and videos are shared with ease, a new application was released today to mark your friends birthdays – Birthday Mashup Cards by Mashup Arts. The app displays your friend’s upcoming birthdays, and with just one-click, the application automatically creates a social ecard that includes a photo slideshow from your friends’ public folder, and adds a YouTube Video to your Facebook ecard. Read the rest of this entry »

Burnham House Media Inc. is proud to introduce StoryMessenger – a social media website where people can share the defining moments that have shaped their lives. This site was founded by James Estrin and Steven James, former police officers from Toronto who have seen their share of fateful moments live and in colour. It was their experience on the force in combination with their families’ storybooks of defining moments that inspired StoryMessenger. Read the rest of this entry »

Over the weekend, superstar actress, model and international celebrity Pamela Anderson launched BamPoker (note, the official site has a very poor Web of Trust rank), the online gaming industry’s most exciting virtual Facebook poker experience to date. The BamPoker Facebook App boasts thrilling game play, a leading-edge online community and is the only place online where members can play Texas Hold’em poker with Pamela Anderson herself. Read the rest of this entry »