The lingering Facebook malaise
25/09/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

The lingering Facebook malaise

Rumours persist about a supposed bug that rendered private messages public on Facebook. We take a look at a scandal that has cost Facebook a lot, both in terms of market value and reputation. Also, Air France could cancel its hefty order of newspapers for its fleet; Mitt Romney's flight-related gaffe and a Canadian romantic heads to Ireland to hunt down the girl he spoke to for just a few minutes a year ago.
France calls for answers in Facebook privacy uproar
25/09/2012 - FRANCE

France calls for answers in Facebook privacy uproar

France's government called for answers Monday after French Facebook users reported seeing private messages displayed on their "Timeline" profiles, accessible to all Facebook friends. Facebook says these were wall posts, which have always been public.
Is Facebook bugging you?
24/09/2012 - MEDIA WATCH

Is Facebook bugging you?

Are private Facebook messages appearing publicly on users' walls? We take a look at the reports and at Facebook's denials.
Le Monde tells Hollande: 'Fire Green ministers!'
24/09/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Le Monde tells Hollande: 'Fire Green ministers!'

Le Monde gets political with an editorial calling on François Hollande to fire his Green ministers. Meanwhile, Dominique Strauss-Kahn is tentatively making some media reappearances. And could Facebook affect your employment and health insurance prospects in the future? A Guardian article imagines a "Generation Y nightmare".
Libération does it again...and "Nipplegate"
11/09/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Libération does it again...and "Nipplegate"

The drama continues as Libération issues another front page targeting Europe's richest man Bernard Arnault for seeking Belgian citizenship - this allegedly to avoid paying inheritance tax. Also, for the time since 9/11, New York papers don't lead with the anniversary of the tragedy on their front pages. This and a few stories featuring nipples (!)...
You've been timelined
20/08/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

You've been timelined

Facebook's new format "Timeline" is no longer an option leaving many users of the social network unhappy. We take a look at why it's being criticised. Also, a French politician publicly tweets a private message to his lover.
Ed Keller, co-author of 'The  Face-to-Face Book'
17/08/2012 - THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

Ed Keller, co-author of 'The Face-to-Face Book'

Companies around the globe are trying to big up their brands on sites like Facebook and Twitter. The research firm E-marketer says the social media advertising will be worth $10 billion next year. But Ed Keller, Chief Executive of the consulting firm Keller Fay Group, says advertisers should not put all of their eggs into one social media basket. He's also co-author of "The Face-to-Face Book", in which he argues that social media is not the king of the advertising hill.
Facebook shares hit new low
17/08/2012 - USA

Facebook shares hit new low

Facebook shares sank 6.3% to a new low on Thursday after early investors got the chance to sell shares for the first time since the social network went public, starting a string of insider lockup expirations that will pressure the stock for months.
Facebook revenue stronger than expected
26/07/2012 - BUSINESS

Facebook revenue stronger than expected

Facebook announced stronger than expected results on Friday after a tumultuous first two months as a public company, reassuring concerned investors over the future of the social media giant.
Le Parisien: 'Ministers on a diet'
03/07/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Le Parisien: 'Ministers on a diet'

Le Parisien and Le Huff Post lead with "Ministers on a diet". While the new French government is preaching growth to other EU countries, it is practicing austerity at home by reining in the ministerial gravy train. That's the focus for Media Watch, Tuesday 3rd July 2012.
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