The Agony and the Ecstasy of Growing Old With Facebook

Some time this May, I will step into a noisy bar or chintzy hotel space in New York City for my 10-year high school reunion. I'll scan faces to see how they've aged, glance at ring fingers and listen as former classmates talk about where they work, live, travel, who they date and which old friends they've kept up with

But much of this will likely come across as old news, thanks to that other thing celebrating its 10-year anniversary: Facebook.

The social network launched at Harvard in February 2004. Five months later, one of my high school classmates attended an orientation at Harvard and returned with news of TheFacebook. He sent out a mass email urging much of our graduating class to put their newly acquired college email addresses to use and join. As with so many life-altering decisions I've made since, this one only required the distracted click of a button. Read more...

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8 Facebook Cynics Who Doubted the Company's Direction

Not everyone believed in Facebook. The company, which turns 10 years old Feb. 4, has blossomed into one of the most famous and frequented websites in the world. What started out as a social online tool for college kids transformed into a mass network that connects more than 500 million people around the world today.

However, it hasn't been a smooth journey.

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Over the years, quite a few notable naysayers have doubted the company's longevity and impact. From billionaire buffs like Warren Buffett to the site's own founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, here are eight people who have doubted the future of Facebook at one time or another. Read more...

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Twitter Account Helps Sports Noobs Sound Smart During Super Bowl

Non-sports fans: If you're going to a Super Bowl party on Sunday, and have no clue how to join your friends' football banter, have no fear because Logo TV wants to help you.

Throughout the game, the channel's Twitter account (@LogoTV) is planning a "real-time survival guide" that will offer tweeted tips on what you should say to sound smart wherever you're watching the game. The tweets kick off at 6:30 p.m. ET.

See also: 5 Riveting Super Bowl XLVIII Performers Who Are Not Bruno Mars

These are the types of tweets that followers will see, according to Logo TV:

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  "#SuperBowl Survival Guide: Tell the tallest guy in the room that QB @DangeRussWilson has thrown more than 500 completions for the @Seahawks."

  
  


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  "#SuperBowl Survival Guide: Yell, 'Seriously, can you believe that incomplete! C’mon!” RIGHT NOW!'"

  
  


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  "#SuperBowl Survival Guide: Lean in to the bro next to you and say, '@RSherman_25 talk about choking, how’d you let that pass by??'" Read more...

  
  

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5 Twitter Best Practices to Humanize Your Brand

Bringing a human touch to your Twitter will be appreciated by your followers and likely help you earn a broader social audience. Over-automating your Twitter presence Twitter-humanize-your-brandand spamming your followers in hopes of expanding your reach and influence is a major faux pas.

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Pin to Win: Social Sharing on Pinterest Trumps Email

I’ve long argued that Pinterest is the most sales-actionable social network around. The sole focus of Pinterest is to allow users to visually express (pin) the things they enjoy and then share them with others of like inclination. As such, the site is rife with pools of “affinity,” each full of latent purchase intent.

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Hispanic Social Sentiment Lags for Estado de la Unión (SOTU)

Why is Spanish social media sentiment so down on the Estado de la Unión (SOTU) address even though President Obama has an overwhelming likeable sentiment? Are Hispanics disillusioned by a disconnect perceived between the President’s promises and their expectations?

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