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HootSuite has extended the functionality of their market-leading social media management system with a new wave of partner integrations. Joining their growing App Directory are MailChimp, Chime.in, Identi.ca, Vision Critical Surveys, and RSS Reader. These apps are available immediately to HootSuite’s Free, Pro, and Enterprise clients which now make up close to 4 million users worldwide. Read the rest of this entry »

DigiTitles.com is proud to announce the official launch of its a one of a kind social network where talented people from all levels of the entertainment industry share their film, gaming and other entertainment-production experiences giving fans exclusive behind the scenes content. Read the rest of this entry »

A new patent-pending platform developed by two U of T computer engineering students, promises to take students’ social networking and learning skills and turn them into potential job leads. CoursePeer, a social academic network and talent management platform, allows students to connect, share knowledge, get help and help others, as well as get job opportunities delivered to them based on their activities. Read the rest of this entry »

FANBOX, a Quebec-based specialist in relational technologies and loyalty programs, maintains its avant-garde reputation by launching MS2 SPLICE, a unique product allowing people who use Facebook to be connected to loyalty programs, gift cards or pre-paid cards. FANBOX is also making it possible for retail companies to add a social component to their loyalty strategy thanks to this new module developed with FANBOX’s MS2 technological platform. Read the rest of this entry »

OpenText™ has announced OpenText Global Brand Management, a new solution that empowers marketing professionals by giving them the tools to deliver a compelling and consistent brand presence across multiple channels worldwide.  Global Brand Management is the latest in a series of customer experience management solutions OpenText has introduced since last year. Read the rest of this entry »

Sarah Lokitis, Social Media Specialist, and Cady Condyles, Director of Marketing at US-based full service search engine marketing firm Search Mojo, will speak at the Search Marketing Expo Toronto Marketing Conference on Thursday, April 26th. Read the rest of this entry »

Vancouver-based translation and localization services company ABC Language Solutions has announced the introduction of a new social media translation service for businesses and translators. The benefits of localization are being acknowledged by more and more businesses of every shape and size in an ever increasing global market. Read the rest of this entry »

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Toronto Airport Detachment (TAD) Border Integrity Unit (BIU) today launches its  RCMP TPIA Drug Tips Facebook page to assist with the interdiction of narcotics.  This page has been set up to accept anonymous tips and will function in concert with Crimestoppers. Read the rest of this entry »

According to the event’s site, SocialHRCamp is an un-conference that explores how Human Resources professionals around the world can leverage social media to create and generate unparalleled business value. There will be two of these events in Canada. The first is on May 16th in Vancouver, the second will be in Toronto on August 23rd. Read the rest of this entry »

Facebook has shown greater awareness of users privacy rights, but still needs to do a better job of considering privacy issues before rolling out new features, Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) Jennifer Stoddart said today in announcing the findings of three complaint investigations involving the popular social networking site. Read the rest of this entry »