Orbis Blog » Facebook http://blog.orbissolutions.com Business and Technology Advice Thu, 29 Aug 2013 01:49:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 And the winner is . . . http://blog.orbissolutions.com/2011/10/17/and-the-winner-is/ http://blog.orbissolutions.com/2011/10/17/and-the-winner-is/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:52:48 +0000 http://blog.orbissolutions.com/?p=674 Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google. Four powerful companies. They may have taken four different paths to get where they are today, but they are headed in the same direction. How will they fare when they go head to head? An article from fastcompany.com highlights what they call “The Great Tech War of 2012.” One thing is […]]]> Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google. Four powerful companies. They may have taken four different paths to get where they are today, but they are headed in the same direction. How will they fare when they go head to head?

An article from fastcompany.com highlights what they call “The Great Tech War of 2012.” One thing is certain- each of these companies will need vision and flexibility to hold on to their corner of the market. The way we communicate is constantly changing and these companies will have to anticipate and reflect that change. So who do you think will come out on top?

]]> http://blog.orbissolutions.com/2011/10/17/and-the-winner-is/feed/ 0 Are you in “social ads” without even knowing? http://blog.orbissolutions.com/2011/08/12/are-you-in-social-ads-without-even-knowing/ http://blog.orbissolutions.com/2011/08/12/are-you-in-social-ads-without-even-knowing/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:34:31 +0000 http://blog.orbissolutions.com/?p=598 Be careful of what you “like” on Facebook- you may become the spokesperson!  For many people, social media sites have become part of the daily routine. While social media is often thought of as a fun way to communicate with friends, be wary of what you are sharing and what your privacy settings are. Facebook and LinkedIn […]]]> Be careful of what you “like” on Facebook- you may become the spokesperson!  For many people, social media sites have become part of the daily routine. While social media is often thought of as a fun way to communicate with friends, be wary of what you are sharing and what your privacy settings are. Facebook and LinkedIn use “social ads,” which show your image and name promoting a third party. For instance, if you “like” Starbucks you may pop up on a friend’s page in an effort to promote the consumption of lattes.  Luckily, we all have rights that can be exercised through our privacy settings. To find out how to opt out of “social ads” on Facebook and LinkedIn, check out these two articles:

How to Opt Out of Social Ads on LinkedIn

How to Opt Out of Social Ads on Facebook

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