Social News: Facebook Inc (FB)’s Trial, LinkedIn Corp (LNKD) A Social Star & Yelp Inc (YELP)

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Does Yelp hide user-generated content from its users? (Brafton)
As local search takes its rightful place in broader internet marketing strategies, brands with physical locations are learning more about what Yelp Inc (NYSE:YELP) can do for them long term. …To some extent, the Yelp CTA function largely relies on brands’ ability to compel users to leave positive or helpful reviews, but a new study suggests Yelp Inc (NYSE:YELP) may not always assist companies in showcasing their happy customers. According to “Fake it Til You Make it: Reputation, Competition and Yelp Inc (NYSE:YELP)Review Fraud,” by Michael Luca and Georgios Zervas, Yelp Inc (NYSE:YELP) hid more than 50,000 out of the 316,000 reviews it studied on the platform – approximately 16 percent of the pool.

Facebook may face prosecution for teen’s suicide (MSN)
An Italian prosecutor is considering filing a criminal complaint against Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) for not properly responding to bullying complaints after a 14-year-old committed suicide following online harassment. Novara, Italy, prosecutor Francesco Saluzzo said he is investigating why Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) allegedly did not immediately remove abusive comments made towards Carolina Picchio by her ex-boyfriend and his friends after they were reported to the site by Picchio’s sister and the teenager’s friends, CNN reported.

LinkedIn launches app for Nokia Asha 501 and full touch series (ThinkDigit)
LinkedIn Corp (NYSE:LNKD) has launched a new app for Nokia Asha 501 and full touch users. The app allows you to connect with your professional network, get the latest updates, search jobs, etc. LinkedIn Corp (NYSE:LNKD) has grown at a rapid rate and has crossed 20 million members in India. The LinkedIn Corp (NYSE:LNKD) app supports six languages: Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Malaysia, Brazilian Portuguese, English, Russian and Spanish. Users can download the app from the Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK) store.




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