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Facebook isn’t addictive — it’s just makes people happy

February 10, 2012

This article was revised on February 13th to include data from other studies A lot has been written about “Facebook addiction.” Indeed some press coverage of a recent study from the University of Chicago suggests that “Facebook and Twitter […]

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Report: Facebook user get more than they give

February 9, 2012

A recent report from Pew Internet & American Life Project entitled “Why most Facebook users get more than they give,” found that women update their status more than men and that people, on average, get […]

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Safer Internet Day around the world and in Russia

February 7, 2012

By Larry Magid I’m in Moscow where I spoke at Russia’s Safer Internet Day.  The day long celebration of safe and productive use of the Internet and mobile technology began eight years ago in Europe […]

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How social media is changing the world

February 6, 2012

By now much has been written about Facebook going public. The company filed papers last week with the Securities and Exchange Commission that trumpet its intention to raise at least $5 billion by selling shares […]

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Likes App Tells You What Your Friends “Like”

February 3, 2012

Based on the theory that you’re likely to like what your friends like, Willow Tree Apps has created Likes. It’s an iPhone and Android app that scans your Facebook friends’ “likes” of restaurants and bars […]

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Mark Zuckerberg’s Letter to Prospective Facebook Investors

February 1, 2012

Read it on Forbes.com

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Will you win or lose by investing in Facebook’s IPO?

February 1, 2012

Read column at Forbes.com

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Larry Magid on Future of Radio Panel in SF Thurs Feb 2 @ 6:45 PM

February 1, 2012

Today all journalists, regardless of their chosen medium, are confronted with changing tools, audiences, and an ever-shifting media landscape. In our first San Francisco meet-up, we’ll take a look at how the radio industry has addressed these […]

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SOPA and PIPA Defeat: People Power or Corporate Clout?

January 26, 2012

This post appeared in the San Jose Mercury News on January 29, 2012 by Larry Magid Many people are celebrating the “people’s victory” that derailed, at least temporarily, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the House […]

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Musician Will Magid on KPFA — Talks and plays cuts from his new CD

January 26, 2012

OK I’m biased, but my son Will Magid is an awesome musician and he’s about to come out with an album from the new Will Magid Trio. He’s also on the verge of a major concert, Will […]

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