Posts Tagged ‘Facebook Places’

Check-in This Out: Are Marketers Missing an Opportunity?

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
In the fast-paced world of social media, geolocation technology isn’t all that new, however a recent Forrester study shows that - though awareness is increasing - consumers are slow to adopt the use of this technology compared with other social media technologies and platforms. According to the Forrester study, only 6% of consumers in 2011 use geolocation services (up frRead More....

Facebook Pages Feature New Design and Integrated Checkins

Sunday, December 5th, 2010
According to an article posted on Mashable today, Facebook PagesRead More....

A New Deal: Facebook Launches Location-Based Promotions Feature

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
Starting today, when you check in to your favorite local business using Facebook Places, you could be rewarded with some great discounts. With the popularity of social couponing on the rise, it is no surprise that Facebook integrated this functionality into its platform with Facebook Deals. Some major brands have already signed on with Facebook to promote the launch of Deals. Gap, for one, is giving away a free Read More....

Facebook Places: Is it the Wave of the Future?

Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Last week, Facebook rolled out their much anticipated new feature, Places. Facebook Places allows users to check-in to locations like restaurants, bars, shops and businesses directly from Facebook’s mobile application for iPhone or via the web. Businesses claim their “Place” and can sync it with their existing Facebook Fan Page to add yet another dimension to a user’s experience. Will Facebook Places catch on with users and benefit businesses? How will it fit in to the arsenal of exiRead More....