Chime.In Launch Today!

I came across this on Huffington Post.  A new interest-based social network where they pay users in cold hard cash for their input.  The ideas is somewhat revolutionizing.  The app was already leaked but the website was launched today.  They are scrambling to get apps for android and blackberry.  The concept is that not everyone follows a link on Facebook.  The user is suppose to seek out interests and be paid for their interaction and contribution to that interest.  The site is said to police itself like digg.com  and other websites.  Gross, the CEO believe there will be a new level of seriousness  on the site.  Large brands such as E! Entertainment and Bravo have already agreed to work with Chime.in.  I think its a great concept for larger brands.  Facebook is a great interaction but hopefully with Chime.in certain brands can reach more people because there will be more selective updates Chime.in.  Instead of just having a Facebook and a website, people like the Kardashians can have constant access to their fans without be pushed out by 1,000 Facebook friends posting their newest friendships.  Its trendy like twitter but with more options for interactions.  Could be a new outlook on social media?

http://allthingsd.com/20111017/bill-gross-new-social-network-chime-in-will-pay-people-to-use-it/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/17/chimein-social-network_n_1016634.html#s416146

http://chime.in/

Facebook Changes!

Everyone already knows about the changes coming to Facebook. Whether you're excited or hesitant, there's no question that we're all going to have to adapt. Change to the popular social network is inevitable and every time Facebook comes out with some new feature, there is always an uproar surrounding it. Social Media Examiner posted an article which features five new changes that Facebook will incorporate when it launches the new format. Check them out to get a head start. What do you think? Are you ready for change or do you want Facebook to stay the same? Will these have an effect on your Facebook use?