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03-06-2012 18:56 The Miiverse is a "Mii universe" that is the system's redesigned networking and designed Mii Plaza. Miiverse the new network service where Miis from around the world can meet. The redesigned Wii Plaza shows Mii clustered around various Wii U titles. This shows what games players are enjoying and what's popular. Nintendo also showed Miis leaving in-game messages. Mii WaraWara, taken from the Japanese's "warawara" (the sound of things happening, in Japanese). Even when the game isn't designed for online or even if the game's are not online, the Miiverse can still connect consoles and players. Think of it as a social networking system for the Wii U, the 3DS, and even your mobile device or PC. The Miiverse will not be available at the Wii U's launch.

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Odds are, the days of looking over your shoulder while aimlessly perusing Facebook at work could soon be over. With workplace use of popular social networking sites on the rise, a recent study suggests the number of large organizations blocking social media is on the downturn.

Researchers at Stamford, Conn.-based Gartner Inc. project that by 2014, fewer than 30 percent of large employers will block employee access to social media sites, compared to 50 percent in 2010. The number of organizations blocking all access to social media sites is decreasing by 10 percent each year.

Andrew Walls, research vice president at Gartner, said the projections are based on a collation of several outside surveys, as well as information gathered from Gartner clients.

One local expert said the trend holds true in Pittsburgh, where employers are increasingly allowing -- and even encouraging -- the use of social media during work.

"People used to go to the water cooler, and now they go to their social media site for interaction," said Chris Posti, president of Posti & Associates, a human resources consulting firm based in Green Tree. "I think it's really an enhancement of productivity when people can feel connected to others."

Ms. Posti said the amount of social media use in the workplace varies from industry to industry, and many area employers are adding clauses into employee handbooks that offer social media guidelines.

These guidelines can range from being required to be active on Facebook or LinkedIn, to the recommendation to operate two Facebook accounts -- one private and one public.

She added that if companies and businesses truly want to attract progressive, younger employees, they need to give serious thought to encouraging social networking while still remaining productive at work.

But that, in itself, may be the trick.

A 2011 study dauntingly suggests that work distractions, with social media at the forefront, are costing companies millions of dollars a year in lost revenue.

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PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire -06/04/12)- A recent article from ABC News examines the benefits social networking sites have on locally-owned and operated businesses. The article uses the local economy of Springfield, Missouri to exemplify the advantages associated with social network marketing. Recently, General Motors pulled out of their Facebook advertising initiatives, citing that the popular social network had little impact on consumers. In contrast to this major corporation, many small businesses rely on social networking sites, including Facebook and Twitter, to drive up sales. To expose small business owners to these advantages, Dynamix7.com provides a collection of educational tools that focus on online marketing for local organizations.

The ABC story cites the success Mother's Brewing Company has had with implementing social network practices into its business model. Jeremy Wicks, marketing and sales director of the company, states, "Social media of everything we've done has probably helped grow this brand more than anything else we've done." In about a year's time, the local Springfield brewery has not only increased business, but has also established an identity.

Staxx is another business located in Springfield that has seen immense increases in boutique sales as a result of social networking strategies. Sales associate Tara Hamilton explains the store's presence on Facebook, "Customers will see [a product], they'll 'like' it, ask us to hold it back and call and pay over the phone." Taking these efforts to the next level, Hamilton says Facebook-driven sales account for 75% of the store's business.

Jeremy Wicks explains that part of this incredible success is engaging a company's online audience. In order to do so, a company must develop a specific marketing plan and maintain it. Mother's Brewing Company is a relatively new company, so its entrance into the social networking world has been a major part of the business' initial establishment. However, for companies that have been around for many years, local owners might have to learn how to incorporate these tactics.

Dynamix7.com is dedicated to exposing such tactics to its clients, by providing several educational resources. By allowing local business owners to learn these strategies on their own time, Dynamix7.com gives small establishments an opportunity to integrate social network marketing in a more organic fashion.

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02-06-2012 23:39 http://www.TheSocialNetworkingNavigator Many people ask me how to get more fans over to their Facebook business page. In this video I share a really easy tip for doing just that!

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During a Direct Pre E3 Presentation today, Nintendo president Satoru Iwataannounced a number of ground breaking new features for the upcoming successor to the Wii, the Nintendo Wii U.

Since last years E3 conference its been known that the new system, which has been in the works since 2008, would feature a controller with a touchscreen pad. Today we learned that Nintendo is calling the device the Wii U GamePad.

The GamePad will register both stylus and finger-touch interaction, serve as a universalinfraredtelevision remote and allow players to conduct video chats over their TV sets using the controllers built in webcam. The device will also have a sensor that can read codes and feed information into games.

Along with new touchscreen controller, Iwata made a clear move at also catering to hardcore gamers, introducing a second, very XBox-looking pro controller stripped of touch controls. He went on to tout the Wii Us anicipated high definition graphics. These moves look to welcome third party developers back to Nintendo, who have long been focused on HD titles for PS3 and XBox 360.

In addition, Nintendo shared that the Wii U GamePad would serve as a social window, allowing users to send text messages to a new social networking service designed around Nintendo gameplay. The network allows gamers to post on boards and chat with friends before, during and after gameplay. Nintendo assured that this network will also be made available on the 3DS, on PC and mobile devices.

Stay tuned to Tech This Out for more breaking game news as it is announced at this weeks E3 conference in Los Angeles.

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