Microsoft Said to Hold Talks on Buying Yammer Social Site - Bloomberg
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is in discussions to acquire Yammer Inc., operator of a social network for businesses, said two people familiar with the matter. Microsoft may pay more than $1 billion, and a deal may be reached as soon as tomorrow ...
Social media require investment - Shreveport Times
It's just one more thing on a busy businessperson's plate, but trends in social media show they've got to do it. Consumer use of social media websites like Twitter and Facebook is quickly rising, and businesses are trying to keep pace.