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Tineka Smith

Social media revenue predicted to reach $16.9bn in 2012

A Gartner report estimates that social media revenue will be up by 43% from 2011 revenue of $11.8bn.

Team GB launches mobile and desktop app

The British Olympic Association (BOA) launches Team GB Live with just a few days to go until the opening ceremony.

LinkedIn announces integration with new Microsoft Office

After the announcement of the new Microsoft office last week, LinkedIn reveals it will be integrated with Office 2013.

Corporate Britain continues to grow social media audience

Research by digital communications agency, The Group, reveals that audiences are increasingly connecting with UK businesses on social media networks.

Asia makes up 50% of online spam worldwide

According to security firm Sophos, Asia now accounts for 50% of online spam.

Facebook malware tricks users with charity donation requests

Security firm, Trusteer, reveals that cyber criminals are collecting credit card data from Facebook users by posing as children charities.

YouTube introduces face blurring technology for users

YouTube has created a face blurring tool for video uploads

Twitter revamps promoted tweets for advertisers

Twitter has upgraded its promoted tweets for advertisers by allowing them to target a certain group of users.

Q&A: IOC Head of Social Media, Alex Huot

CBR talks to the IOC’s Alex Huot about how social media will be utilised during the 2012 London Olympic Games.

IOC boosts its social media presence

The International Olympic Committee reveals new social media features with just over week to go until the start of London 2012 Summer Olympics. The new features aim to increase the social media standing of the Games along with engagement among fans.