Mobile software startup Osmeta became the latest Facebook acquisition, but it was not yet clear whether the transaction included any technology or was simply an acqu-hire.
REPORT: Facebook Acquires Mobile Software Startup Osmeta
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Mediabistro Event
Lisa Raphael (left), the social media producer at Katie Couric's daytime talk show Katie, is one of our featured speakers in Mediabistro's upcoming Social Media Marketing Boot Camp, an online event and workshop starting June 6, 2013. Lisa will share a case study on how the hit show uses Twitter to build interest and buzz around upcoming segments. Learn more about our our twelve event speakers and register here.
Discover Marketing Secrets Behind Katie's Twitter Success
Lisa Raphael (left), the social media producer at Katie Couric's daytime talk show Katie, is one of our featured speakers in Mediabistro's upcoming Social Media Marketing Boot Camp, an online event and workshop starting June 6, 2013. Lisa will share a case study on how the hit show uses Twitter to build interest and buzz around upcoming segments. Learn more about our our twelve event speakers and register here. ‘Fortune’ Reveals World’s Most Admired Companies; Facebook Makes List At No. 48
Facebook secured a spot on Fortune’s 30th annual World’s Most Admired Companies list — barely. The social network came in at No. 48 on the list of 50 firms.
Hearsay Social Adds COO, VP Of Product
Social sales and marketing software provider Hearsay Social turned to Google and Microsoft, respectively, in hiring its new chief operating officer and vice president of product.
Mediabistro’s Social Media Marketing Boot Camp Kicks Off Thursday
Are you looking for ways to take your Facebook page to the next level? Help is available. AllFacebook’s parent company, Mediabistro, is hosting a Social Media Marketing Boot Camp, an interactive online workshop that runs Oct. 18 through Dec. 13. Page managers and marketers who want to brush up on their skills or learn new tips and tricks should check out this event and register soon.
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg Is No. 8 On ‘Fortune’ 50 Most Powerful Women In Business
Fortune announced its 50 Most Powerful Women in Business list Thursday, and a familiar name appeared at No. 8: Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg.
Nasdaq CEO Robert Greifeld: Facebook IPO Settlement Is Exchange’s ‘Definitive’ Response
Nasdaq CEO Robert Greifeld defended the stock exchange’s plan to compensate firms affected by the technical issues that marred Facebook’s initial public offering during parent company Nasdaq OMX Group’s second-quarter earnings call Wednesday morning.
Report: Nasdaq Proposes $40M Payout To Firms Affected By Facebook IPO Snafus
It’s more than the $13.7 million Nasdaq originally proposed, but far less than the $100 million-plus traders and investors claimed they lost due to the exchange’s handling of Facebook’s initial public offering: Nasdaq filed plans with the Securities and Exchange Commission Wednesday detailing a one-time payout of some $40 million to compensate affected firms, according to published reports.
Confirmed: Facebook Buys 750 IBM Patents For Defense
Facebook is purchasing 750 patents from IBM in order to bolster defenses against patent infringement suits, especially the one filed by Yahoo.
Facebook Had Only Indirect Role In Cyber Monday Sales
Facebook accounted for barely half a percent of total online sales during the busiest day of the year for online shopping, but the site likely had a more indirect role than what statisticians might have been able to capture.
