Category: Social Media

Stop! Before you hire a social media guru read this

| February 21, 2013 | 0 Comments
Stop! Before you hire a social media guru read this

Companies often hire a social media specialist for the wrong reasons Social media is the latest fad in marketing. Every business owner and manager I know is asking about social media. Unfortunately, they are asking the wrong questions. I am hearing questions such as should I be on Facebook? Or should I use Twitter and [...]

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EPS warn parents of internet risks to kids after 18-year old forced into prostitution

| January 7, 2013 | 0 Comments
EPS warn parents of internet risks to kids after 18-year old forced into prostitution

Detectives arrest for human trafficking, prostitution; girls lured by internet predators Beacon Staff Reporter The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Vice Section called upon parents to be more vigilant in monitoring their children’s internet habits due to young girls being lured into prostitution by teens of their own age. In one recent case, it is alleged [...]

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Bitdefender launches new tool to fight bullying, online predators

| December 17, 2012 | 0 Comments
Bitdefender launches new tool to fight bullying, online predators

New tool from BitdefenderĀ to protect kids on IMs, social networks and mobile phones Beacon Staff Reporter Bitdefender, a computer antivirus design company, has launched a Parental Control to serve as a digital bodyguard for children and teens, helping fend off bullies, predators and unwanted exposure, and helping safeguard their reputations on social networks. As kids [...]

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Social media missions extend reach for social causes

| November 16, 2012 | 0 Comments
Social media missions extend reach for social causes