Stories by Kristin Burnham

LinkedIn bets big on mobile, unveils three new updates

Nearly a quarter (23 percent) of LinkedIn's users visit the service through a mobile site, according to new stats released on its blog. That's up from 10 percent a year ago.

Written by Kristin Burnham06 Sept. 12 20:22

Facebook redesigns messages, adds search and more

To fix its clunky messaging platform, Facebook is rolling out a redesigned interface and a few features intended to make it more user-friendly. Here's what to expect.

Written by Kristin Burnham23 Aug. 12 17:03

Four Facebook Timeline settings to revisit

If you are one of the many Facebook users who have resisted the switch to Timeline, your days with the old format are numbered: Reports say that Facebook will begin rolling out Timeline to all members by the fall.

Written by Kristin Burnham09 Aug. 12 18:53

How to hire a social media specialist

As more businesses continue to increase their presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and other social networks, social media jobs, too, are predicted to rise. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, social media jobs will jump by 21 percent in 2013. That's a lot of hiring.

Written by Kristin Burnham07 Aug. 12 21:59

Your complete social media guide to the 2012 London Olympics

As the 2012 Olympics kick off today, don't rely solely on the TV broadcasts to enjoy the festivities: Thanks to social media, there are plenty of alternative, real-time outlets to get your fill of Olympic coverage.

Written by Kristin Burnham27 July 12 19:41

TD Bank gets social, cashes in on IT-business teamwork

Five years ago, TD Bank Group recognized that social media was on the brink of becoming big. "We knew social would be creeping into the workforce and we wanted to be ahead of it," says Wendy Arnott, vice president of social media and digital communication. The question was how to go about it.

Written by Kristin Burnham24 July 12 19:31

How to access Facebook's free antivirus tools

If you suspect that malware may have compromised your computer, head to Facebook's new 'malware checkpoint' where you can ensure your system is clean and virus-free.

Written by Kristin Burnham11 July 12 16:41

Enterprises must collaborate and get social now (or pay later)

Jacob Morgan, author of 'The Collaborative Organization,' speaks passionately about what collaboration can do both inside and outside the enterprise. CIO.com talked to Morgan about the emerging trend and why it's important to act now.

Written by Kristin Burnham09 July 12 18:30

In Pictures: Google's most innovative projects

Google unveiled two new products at its I/O developer conference: the Nexus 7 tablet and Project Glass. Here's a look at how some of Google's other famous projects got their start.

Written by Kristin Burnham02 July 12 08:10

LinkedIn tip: How businesses can target status updates

LinkedIn has extended a new feature, called "Targeted Status Updates" to all companies that have LinkedIn Company Pages. This feature first launched in April, but was available to only a few businesses.

Written by Kristin Burnham22 June 12 21:45
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