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Research: Hispanics lead in mobile and online media usage [with chart]
Hispanics spend considerably more time using mobile devices and watching online video than other ethnic groups, according to a new Nielsen report, which represents opportunity for digital media.
BranchedOut secures $25 million to continue mobile-fueled growth
BranchOut, the professional social network, capped off a jump in users by securing $25 million in new funding led by Mayfield Fund - about $1 for every one of its registered users.
Zap2It gamifies the fun of being a TV fan
Zap2It is rewarding its most avid TV-watching users with badges, bragging rights, and actual real-world prizes, in an initiative powered by social TV platform Gigya.
Reports: Path closing $40 million for personal networks
Mobile social network Path is set to announce the close of a $40 million Series B funding round, led by Redpoint Ventures, giving Path a $250 million valuation.
Foursquare marks its day (4/4^2) with 20 million milestone [with video...
In commemoration of Foursquare Day, April 16 - 4/4^2 for the mathematically challenged - the check-in service announced it now has 20 million users who collectively have checked in more than 2 billion times.
DeWolfe: SGN is 'scrappy,' ubiquitous and profitable
SGN’s Chris DeWolfe said the venture has been profitable since day one. He now wants its games to be wherever consumers happen to be and on whatever device they choose to use.
LinkedIn rival Viadeo raises $32 million in new funding
Viadeo, a France-based professional social network with over 45 million members, said on Thursday it has raised $32 million in a new round of funding.
Vote to get 'Battleship' screenings at military bases
Universal Pictures and Eventful Inc. are asking the public which ten U.S. military bases will get a sneak preview screening of "Battleship," the action-adventure epic that opens on May 18.
Comedy and creativity lead Webby 2012 nominees [with video]
The Webby Awards is almost like a yearbook for everyone involved in digital media. Now in its 16th year, the 2012 nominees include Google+, Funny or Die, HBO Go, Spotify, Tim Tebow, Pinterest, Mashable, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
Xfire has 400 million potential new users via joint venture
Xfire, the social platform for PC gamers, has formed a joint venture with China Youth Goyor Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd. that will make its service available to a market of 400 million gamers.
