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Facebook Advertising: It’s All Local
We know that spending on social advertising is rising , but because it’s so new, the industry is still trying to figure out the most effective way to target these ads (thus why there’s still a social media monetization problem ). There’s a new report though that sheds some ...
Debunking Rumors about Advertising and Photos
blog.facebook.com — In the past couple of days, a rumor has begun spreading that claims we have changed our... policies for third-party advertisers and the use of your photos. These rumors are false, and we have made no such change in our advertising policies... (more) Debunking Rumors about Advertising and Photos
Facebook Relents, Lets You Change Your Username
Facebook Relents, Lets You Change Your Username
readwriteweb.com — Last month, Facebook finally announced that they would allow users to pick out custom usernames for use... in vanity URLs that read www.facebook.com/ username . At the time, users were advised to "choose wisely" because the username they selected would ... (more) Facebook Relents, Lets You Change Your Username
Martha Stewart, Twitter Maniac -  Page 1
Martha Stewart, Twitter Maniac - Page 1
thedailybeast.com — Jemal Countess / Getty Images How do you make guacamole in 140 characters? The homemaking mogul tells... The Daily Beast s Lloyd Grove why she's chosen Twitter over Facebook and her secret recipe for winning a million followers. In the escalating rivalry ... (more) Martha Stewart, Twitter Maniac - Page 1
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74% of Facebook ad revenue is local
Lost Remote — According to a report from Borrell Associates, Facebook will generate $310 million in revenue this year, and $229 million of that will be from local advertisers.

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