IBM Launches Global Boot Camps to Help Small and Midsize Businesses Build Social Media Skills
ARMONK, N.Y., Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the expansion of a global skills initiative to educate clients and business partners on social media tools and techniques to showcase expertise and create new business opportunities.  To join in the conversation around IBM's Social Media Boot Camps, visit LinkedIn . (Logo: ) With today's news, IBM is further investing in its clients and business partners across the world including emerging markets such as China, Australia and Saudi Arabia to develop the skills that will enable them to http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/36487.wss sharpen their social networking capabilities to build even stronger an ...

Hearsay Social Powers Top Financial Services Firms on Social Media
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearsay Social, the leading enterprise social marketing platform, today announced the addition of several of the world's largest financial firms to its customer roster, including Northwestern Mutual, the "World's Most Admired" company in the life insurance industry in 2011 according to FORTUNE® magazine with over 6,000 financial representatives; Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a Fortune 500 provider of financial services with 2,200 representatives; and California Casualty, a leading insurance provider.

OpenTable Diner Reviews Showcase Top 100 Restaurants for Service in the U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of how vital service is to the dining experience, OpenTable, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPEN), a leading provider of free, real-time online restaurant reservations for diners and reservation and guest management solutions for restaurants, is pleased to announce the 2012 Diners' Choice Award winners for the 100 restaurants in the United States providing the best service.

Restaurant Industry Outlook Remains Positive Despite Slight Dip in Restaurant Performance Index
Restaurant operators reported positive same-store sales for the eighth consecutive month; Operators are optimistic about sales growth and the economy in the months ahead WASHINGTON, Feb.

Hearsay Social for Facebook® Pages Brand Timeline Unveiled
NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearsay Social, provider of the leading enterprise social marketing platform, today announced Hearsay Social for Facebook Pages Brand Timeline, which delivers full integration and support for the new Facebook Page redesign launched today at fMC, the Facebook Marketing Conference in New York.

Technomic Announces the 2012 Top 100 Nightclubs, Bars and Lounges
CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Working in conjunction with Nightclub & Bar, Technomic released its 2012 Top 100 list, identifying the nightclub, bar and lounge venues leading the industry in total revenue.