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And Twitter Goes Down Again
We’d never thought breaking the news of Twitter co-founder and ex-CEO Jack Dorsey joining Ustream’s board of advisors would have that much of an effect on the micro-sharing service. As of 11:16 AM CET, Twitter is down for the count, which brings back a lot of memories here at ...
Nothing To Report Just Yet
Nothing To Report Just Yet
blog.twitter.com — There was a sudden burst of news early this week surrounding some ideas we've shared publicly for... quite some time. We've been thinking out loud for more than a year about the growing use of Twitter by companies, brands, and other commercial ... (more) Nothing To Report Just Yet
Twitter to begin charging brands for commercial use - Marketing news
marketingmagazine.co.uk — Co-founder Biz Stone told Marketing: 'We are noticing more companies using Twitter and individuals following them. We... can identify ways to make this experience even more valuable and charge for commercial accounts.' He would not be drawn on the level ... (more) Twitter to begin charging brands for commercial use - ...
How Tweet It Is
How Tweet It Is
nymag.com — Sure, the Twitter guys still have no idea how to make money off their fabulous invention. But... for now they are living in a dreamworld of infinite possibilities, maybe the last one on Earth. (more) How Tweet It Is
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Around the Web 2.11.09: Twitter goes down, authors object to Kindle 2, troubles in Yelpland
L.A. Times Tech Blog — ... -- Twitter goes down and then up and then down again (again), members shake their fists in anger. TechCrunch -- Maryland General Assembly members can now use Facebook, but not MySpace. Silicon Alley Insider -- Online real estate broker Redfin will post reviews of real estate agents online. LAT -- Yelp says it's not trying to shake down merchants. Some merchants disagree. LAT -- We're spending $350 million to figure out who has ...

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