Which is worse? Standing in line 24+ hours to get your hands on a new iPhone 4S, or having a BlackBerry that won’t work? A company that admits a mistake but leaves the price increase, or creates a product so in demand you can’t even get your hands on it? This tech-centric Weekly Download takes a look at some of the top trends hitting the real time web. Happy Friday

Go on, crank your David Bowie soundtrack full volume because this Weekly Download is all about Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes. From redesigns of the almighty Facebook, trading in paperbacks for e-readers, musical website re-dos and company restructuring, in the world of social media, change is inevitable.  You jump on, or you get left behind.  Happy Friday from the crew at Turner PR. Facebook: From the Cradle to the Grave From single, to it’s

All of the changes announced Thursday by Facebook, means PR types need to re-evaluate how we use it.  If you haven’t upgraded to Timeline yet (and you should) you can do it here. With these changes, there’s more pressure to come up with new ways to reach the huge 800 million FB audience. Forget about “like.”  It used to be easy enough to get Facebook’s users to “like” a brand,

Our client, K-SWISS, hit the big 200K mark for Facebook fans and they’re celebrating by giving everyone $20 off Tubes for the next 24 hours. We are thrilled by this milestone and there’s no doubt that the 300K mark will be here before we know it! What are you waiting for? You only have 24 hours to get Tubes for your fall training! K-SWISS $20 Off Tubes

Updates, mistakes, new launches and retroactive looks back at past performance…this edition of the Weekly Download covers the spectrum in digital media usage. New companies hit the scene, established companies flounder, and others upgrade for a better performance. Have a wonderful weekend from Turner PR. Nipped, Tucked and Toned: Facebook Look Gets Tweaked Once you thought Facebook was done giving itself a makeover, the social networking king delivered a new

In the digital world, nothing stays constant for long. From CEO swap-outs, to program upgrades and changes, to brand new technological developments, the world of tech is always running forward and we’ve got to keep up to stay in the game. Happy Friday from Turner PR! Facebook Gets a Friendly Makeover Based on previous privacy settings and sharing backlash, Facebook has once again made several changes to their social network

Social media has touched every part of our lives…from the way we interact with brands and products, how we navigate the digital space, and now even what words we use to communicate. Enjoy this Weekly Download, and have a wonderful weekend from the team at Turner PR. Smells Like a Good Campaign Burberry Body will soon hit the shelves this fall, but right now it’s hitting your Facebook…and loyal fans

As we raise our glass on International Beer Day, we take a look back at the hot social media stories of the week. From LinkedIn’s triumphant quarter, to some Facebook tweaking, this week’s Download is all about transition and growth. Have a great weekend from Turner PR. I Heard it Through the Newsfeed New Status Update: You’re about to see some changes to your Facebook Newsfeed. The social networking goliath is

One of the brilliant – and dangerous –aspects of social media is the ability to reach an unlimited number of people almost instantly, with little filter or cost.  Lucky for us, we’ve got plenty of high-profile people displaying the do’s and don’ts of digital media usage.  Without further ado, here are the 7 things celebrities can teach us about social media. 1) In social media, if you refer to yourself

Not satisfied with being enormously powerful leaders in their fields, corporations are getting even bigger. Huge numbers and huge names dominated the news this week, truly taking the phrase “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop” to a new level. Have a great weekend and keep cool! TripAdvisor Hits The Review Jackpot Popular travel site, TripAdvisor, reached a milestone of 50 million reviews and opinions this week. The eleven year-old company pushes out

Today, Mark Zuckerberg and crew launched Facebook’s newest feature – video calling. Rumored for a few weeks now, Facebook confirmed today that they have indeed partnered with Skype to introduce one-on-one video chat. Although on the surface this seems like a very logical progression in Facebook’s social domination, Facebook is putting a lot of importance on this new feature. Facebook has baked video calling straight into their oh so popular

Friends, enemies, partners and competitors. This week’s Download is all about social networks teaming up or plotting against each other in attempts to emerge victorious on the digital front. Have a safe and wonderful Fourth of July weekend from the team here at Turner PR. Justin Timberlake and Specific Media are N’Sync for Purchase of MySpace “He’s bringing MySpace back, that other News Corp don’t know how to act.” After

This week, we look at how technological advances are changing company / consumer relationships and interaction, and how these developments can affect the bottom line. Have a wonderful weekend from the crew at Turner PR. Marriott Says Play On Sometimes finding that perfect employee to join your team can be a challenge, and with the increase use of social media and internet gaming, one company is getting creative with their

From social media partnerships and scandals, to outrage in the friendly skies, this week’s Download features plenty of do’s and don’ts when dealing in the digital scene. Have a wonderful weekend, from the crew at Turner PR. Twitter and Apple Now Tweethearts Just call it Twipple. Twitter and Apple have joined forces to allow Mac users to update statuses featuring maps, photos and more directly from their iDevices. While third party

From sharing photos on Twitter and reviews on Yelp, to oversharing on Facebook,  this Weekly Download is all about communication.  As social media creates a gateway of realtime conversation and activity, it’s more important than ever to hone in on your targeted message and deliver it in a clear and concise way across your channels.  Have a great weekend! Freedom of Speech or Grounds for Dismissal? Is a rant on