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A social network is a social structure made up of a set of actors (such as individuals or organizations) and the dyadic ties between these actors. The social network perspective provides a clear way of analyzing the structure of whole social entities. The study of these structures uses social network analysis to identify local and global patterns, locate influential entities, and examine network dynamics.
Social networks and the analysis of them is an inherently interdisciplinary academ...

Logitech Brings 1080p HD To Home Video Conferencing With New Webcam

Logitech is announcing today a new webcam that allows up to 1080p video conferencing when used in conjunction with the compatible software. The Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 will also be able to do 15MP still images with one-touch uploads to social networks. "People are increasingly ...

Nielsen's Top Online Video Destinations & Web Brands Of 2011

A lot changed in 2011. Of course... a lot stayed the same too. Nielsen's year end numbers chart everything from the top web brands to the top social networks and the top online video destinations. And looking over the lists, there's an awful lot of ...

Your Video And Social Media--The YouTube Creator Playbook Conclusion

So what have we learned from The YouTube Creator Playbook over the past three months?  I'll tell you what I got most out of it.  Being a success on YouTube requires more than making great content and simply uploading it to the site.  In fact, ...

Evolve or Die! How Businesses Can Transform Using Social Video

I interviewed social media expert Brian Solis, the author of Engage and the End of Business as Usual: Rewire The Way You Work To Succeed In The Customer Revolution. We talk about the crucial role online video must play in the transformation of businesses into ...

Social TV Comes To Sony Bravia Connected TVs

A recent firmware update for the 2011 Sony Bravia TVs brings with it the ability to do some social networking right on your TV without ever leaving the program, something I have stated I would like and I'm sure some others would as well.

YouTube Suggesting Videos From Google Plus Friends On Homepage

Late last week I brought you the story that Google Plus had finally integrated YouTube into the Google Plus experience. There's a search function that's pretty handy, and you can watch your favorite YouTube videos or share them easily with friends and circles through your ...

Introducing Google Plus Pages, Google Plus For Businesses & Brands

Well, they said they were working on it, and now it's finally here. Google Plus for businesses and brands is now a reality with the introduction of Google Plus Pages. Pages is basically the Google Plus version of Facebook Fan Pages, and gives businesses a ...

For Social Video Success, Make 'Em Laugh

The Jun Group put out a fantastic infographic today and it's all about one of our favorite subjects: social video. Specifically, the infographic looks at how well social video works for brands and advertisers that are using video within social media and social networks. It ...

Google Plus Now Open To All Google Apps Users - Time For Hangouts To Shine

Google has announced that Google Apps are now available with Google Plus. This means that if you're a Google Apps user, whether you use the paid Business version or just the free version, you can now turn on Google Plus for your organization, and all ...

Shelby Video App The Latest To Try Making Online Video Organization Easy

Joining a small, but growing number of social video apps this week is Shelby.tv, a site and an iOS app that allows users to log in to social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, grab videos shared by your friends and followers, and be able ...

The Social TV Movement: When TV Went Social And Screens Converged

I've been reading a lot of interesting things in the social TV space these past few days and so I thought I would compile them and share with everyone on how screens are converging and TV is becoming more of a social activity. New services ...

Major Microsoft Xbox TV Deals Imminent, But Still Will Need Something Unique

Bloomberg wrote up some thoughts on where it looks like the new Microsoft Xbox TV initiative is headed and I have to admit, I like what it looks like. Basically, it could position the Xbox 360 as the single piece of tech you need for ...

You Can Now Share Google Plus Circles With Friends

One of my favorite things about Google Plus is how it's part Facebook and part Twitter. I follow a host of interesting people on Google Plus, many who have never met me at all. It keeps my stream filled with interesting and unique content throughout ...

How to Increase YouTube Video Views Through Tent-Pole Events: The YouTube Creator Playbook

The calendar is filled with a number of special events that get people excited: Halloween, Christmas, the Super Bowl, and those aren't nearly the only ones.  When it comes to online video, releasing content that capitalizes on the buzz surrounding those events can also mean ...

Google Lures Frustrated Facebook Users, Points The Way To Google Plus

If you're a Facebook user, you've no doubt noticed the changes today that have their users in an uproar. You know you have a high percentage of angry users when there are hundreds of actual news stories solely about the users' dislike of the changes, ...