
So Exciting! Images via HBO, AMC
April has been a thrilling month for TV viewers: the dark days of winter re-runs are behind us and new episodes of favorite shows can be seen once again. Notably, it has brought the highly anticipated returns of dramas Mad Men and Game of Thrones, fans of which have been waiting a long time (Mad men last aired in October 2010, Game of Thrones ended June 2011) and tend to be pretty social media savvy. In an interesting scheduling move, both shows air back to back on their respective networks, with Game of Thrones at 9 on HBO and Mad Men at 10 on AMC.
With so much anticipation each Sunday, discerning fans are faced with a difficult choice: which show to discuss online? In terms of actual television viewership, Game of Thrones seems to be champion. Does it follow that it is also the leader in social? Madison Ave or Westeros: which realm dominates the keyboards of America (and beyond)? Read more…




Companies, Grad Schools, and Colleges All Using Social Media Monitoring
Posted by Ellen Enrico on December 13, 2011Applicants of all sorts beware: the institutions you are seeking admission to are monitoring social media accounts to get an inside look at your personality.
Social media has never been thought of as having much of a place in the world of academia, but it’s being used by admissions offices in the loftiest realms of higher learning. In a report issued by Kaplan, over forty percent of all law school admissions officers have admitted reviewing applicants’ social media accounts and using their findings to influence their decisions. Read more…