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Fridge Acquired by Google to Build Groups in Google+

Liz Gannes in Social on July 21, 2011 at 7:25 am PT

Frid.ge, a group social networking site, was acquired by Google last night. It’s an interesting move for Google+, whose signature feature is its Circles, which are managed by each user rather than as collaborative groups.

Exclusive: Yahoo Nabs Microsoft Exec Brett Wayn to Help Local Efforts

Kara Swisher in News on April 4, 2011 at 12:26 am PT

After it struck its online advertising and search partnership with Yahoo, Microsoft tapped longtime Internet exec Brett Wayn to work with Greg Nelson durung the integration. Well, Wayn must have liked what he saw at the Silicon Valley Internet giant, since he is bouncing there from his job at the Redmond, Wash. software giant to run local efforts at Yahoo.

Exclusive: After Ad Changes, Yahoo Media Unit Gets a Management Shakeup

Kara Swisher in News on March 15, 2011 at 4:26 pm PT

Last week, Yahoo’s advertising unit got the once-over from its new sales head Wayne Powers. And, this week, its new Audience unit head Mickie Rosen is making a series of executives moves to shake up its powerful news, sports and entertainment sites.

1000Memories Funded by Greylock, Angels

Liz Gannes in Social on February 16, 2011 at 4:00 am PT

1000Memories, the social media site for friends and family to memorialize loved ones who’ve passed away, is disclosing today it has raised $3 million worth of funding.

Cooliris Raises $9.6M, Gets Social With Mobile Photo-Sharing App

Liz Gannes in Social on February 14, 2011 at 2:00 am PT

Cooliris, which makes tools to help people consume media on the Web and various devices, is changing focus with a new flagship product that’s about sharing photos rather than browsing.

The Social Web's Big New Theme for 2011: Multiple Identities for Everyone!

Liz Gannes in Social on January 1, 2011 at 9:47 am PT

Even as Facebook extended its dominance in 2010 to the point where it seems to have a social Web monopoly, it was a landmark year for social network competition. Where in the past, tech industry watchers derided new start-ups for launching “yet another social network,” an increasing number of users seem to be constructing multiple online presences that utilize the strengths of various platforms and networks.

Google Social Researcher Jumps Ship for Facebook

Liz Gannes in Social on December 20, 2010 at 6:28 pm PT

Paul Adams, a senior user experience researcher at Google who was the company’s research lead for social, announced today he will be joining Facebook next year.

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From Neopets to Teachers' Pets

Nick Wingfield, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal in News on November 16, 2010 at 12:00 am PT

Doug Dohring made a bundle selling a Website called Neopets that let young kids earn make-believe money by playing online games. Now he plans to reward them for studying math and reading.