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SociaLink is Hiring!

SociaLink is looking for a Social Media Manager based in Chicago, IL, please see below.       About the Job: We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Social Media Manager in Chicago, IL who will be responsible for developing and executing social media strategies that increase brand awa... Read More »

YouTube Advertising for Small Businesses

With large national brands already taking advantage of YouTube as an advertising platform, small local businesses have struggled to use the immensely popular social site.  Those small businesses who have tried, have done so by creating low-budget videos to promote their products and services.  Tha... Read More »

Spotify is Spot On

Since Sean Parker’s Napster endeavor, he’s been trying to find a successful way for people to stream online music easily and legally.  Enter Parker’s Spotify, the social media optimized, extremely popular subscription-based streaming service.  The program allows people to listen ... Read More »

Facebook Buys Instagram: Why Is Everyone So Upset?

Shocked reactions flew through the digital world yesterday when it was announced that Facebook had purchased Instagram for $1 Billion.  The mobile-app darling has grown exponentially over the past few years.  It now has over 30 million users and was named “App of the Year” by Apple in ... Read More »

Excitement builds over the Mega Million Jackpot

With today’s record $540 Million Mega Millions jackpot at stake, the web is blowing up with anticipation.  People are posting, tweeting, and blogging about buying tickets and what they would do with the massive sum. Even though the odds of winning are about 1 in 176 Million, it’s hard n... Read More »

“The Hunger Games” Builds Hype on Social Media

“May the odds be ever in your favor.” Happy Hunger Games!  In case you’ve been living under a rock, today’s the release of Gary Ross’s The Hunger Games, the first film in a trilogy based off Suzanne Collin’s best-selling young-adult novels.  Not only has everybo... Read More »

A Branding Revolution with the Facebook Timeline

The new Facebook Timeline caused quite a stir when it was introduced to the average Facebook user.  This confusion, trepidation and excitement has only multiplied when introduced to brand pages.  Worried about all the new changes?  Check out this overview of the most important features associated... Read More »

An Endless Supply of Social Media Giveaways

Everyone likes free stuff, right?  Lucky for you, companies are now giving away freebies all the time online through social media!  Some companies rely on large giveaways like dream vacations, thousands of dollars, or cars.  Others opt for smaller, more frequent prizes to encourage fans to try ne... Read More »

Should You Buy A Piece of Yelp?

With Yelp’s IPO being released today, many people are wondering if it’s worth it to invest in the company.  Many people use it to find the best restaurants, bars, personal trainers, and dentists in town.  Personally, I’m a Yelp fanatic.  The thought of going to a new, hip restau... Read More »

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