Tag Archives: social media

Better Business Bureau Steps Up Online Effort as Consumers Turn to Review Sites Like Yelp

Posted on March 8, 2012 by bermanevansretail

According to a story by Geoffrey Fowler and Angus Loten in the Wall Street Journal, lost in the buzz over Yelp, Angie’s List, and other online review sites “is the original feedback venue: the 100-year-old Better Business Bureau, which vets and … Continue reading →

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China’s Massive Web Audience Turns to Social, Mobile, Video

Posted on March 6, 2012 by bermanevansretail

In China, the growth in the use of social, mobile, and video media is enormous. Click the image for the full story.

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Be VERY CAREFUL Out There!!!

Posted on February 29, 2012 by bermanevansretail

According to Nick Bolton in the New York Times: “The private photos on your phone may not be as private as you think. Developers of applications for Apple’s mobile devices, along with Apple itself, came under scrutiny this month after … Continue reading →

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