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Social Media

SXSW's Biggest Debuts -- and Disappointments

Some of today's most famous tech companies got their start at South by Southwest. But not everything that emerges from this annual Texan festival becomes bigger and better.

Business News

Gowalla Co-Founder Leaving Facebook, Has Plans for a New Project

After a year and a half at Facebook, Josh Williams says he plans to stay in San Francisco and 'work on something new.'

Social Media

How Gowalla's Deal with Facebook Affects You

Facebook's recent hire of Gowalla's geosocial team may signal the launch of Timeline, sooner.

Starting a Business

How Gowalla, Still in Startup Mode, Changed Direction -- Fast

With Foursquare fast gaining ground, the location-service startup made difficult changes to its business model. What entrepreneurs can learn from the young company's pivot.

Social Media

Location-Based Check-Ins on the Rise with Consumers

Finally, good news for businesses interested in tapping into the power of social check-ins to find customers.

Social Media

Why We're Still Lost In Geolocation

If you expect services like Foursquare or Gowalla to help grow your business, move past the check-in and offer something of value.

Marketing

Which Service Will Get You on Your Customers' Map?

Not all location-based social networking service providers are alike.

Social Media

Here Come the Gatecrashers

The international Interactive, Film and Music Festival called South By Southwest begins today. And it's all about you.

Social Media

Foursquare, Watch Your Back

Gowalla is erasing the line separating the real world from its virtual counterpart.