Kristin Burnham

Author, Social Media Matters
About Kristin's Blog:

Kristin Burnham chronicles what matters (and what doesn't) in the world of social networking, Web 2.0 and consumer applications.

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Kristin Burnham

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Kristin Burnham is an award-winning journalist and blogger who covers the ever-evolving social media and Web 2.0 landscape for CIO.com. Her beat focuses on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Google, as well as social tools used within the enterprise.

As staff writer, Kristin’s articles showcase  practical tips, tricks and tutorials for consumers and businesses alike, as well case studies that detail company successes—or failures—in the Web 2.0 environment. In her blog, Web 2.0 Advisor, Kristin chronicles what matters and what doesn’t in social networking and consumer applications.

Kristin resides in Massachusetts and is an avid skier and Patriots fan.

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Latest Posts by Kristin

Google Wants to Buy Your Privacy for $5

February 09, 2012 |   For roughly the price of a "venti" coffee at Starbucks, less than two gallons of gas or a beer at a bar, Google wants to buy your online privacy.

Facebook Mobile Ads Not Likely to Be a Distraction

February 07, 2012 |   When Facebook filed for its IPO last week, the documents revealed that the social network had 425 million mobile users in 2011—that's slightly more than half of its total monthly active users.

Facebook Timeline Becomes Mandatory

January 24, 2012 |   Ready or not, here it comes: Facebook Timeline is becoming mandatory for all users.

Is Google's Ad Campaign Helpful or Disingenuous?

January 18, 2012 |   Amidst mounting privacy and security concerns, Google yesterday launched a multimillion dollar ad campaign focusing on those very issues: privacy, security and how it uses your information "to make the

Facebook’s 'Listen With Button' Makes Music More Social

January 12, 2012 |   Back in September, Facebook announced Ticker, real-time streaming of everything that's happening on Facebook. One of Ticker's features: the capability to see what songs and albums your friends are listening to, also in real time.

Facebook Business Cards: Will You Use Them? [Poll]

January 10, 2012 |   Blurring the line between personal and professional is a heavily debated topic, especially when Facebook is involved. The social network has traditionally been a strictly social network—meant to help you keep in touch with friends and family.

Facebook Ads Hit News Feeds in 2012

December 22, 2011 |   Starting in January, your Facebook friends' activity isn't the only thing you'll see in your News Feed—the social network will start integrating a type of ad, called "sponsored stories," into

3 Things Facebook Must Do in 2012

December 16, 2011 |   CIO.com's Kristin Burnham shares her Facebook wish list for the New Year, from privacy changes to a search redesign. What do you want from Facebook in 2012?

3 Things You'll Hate About Facebook's Timeline

December 15, 2011 |   I've been using Facebook's Timeline for a little more than two months, since the social network first announced it at the F8 developer conference.

Infographic: Facebook Reveals Top Trends of 2011

December 07, 2011 |   Osama bin Laden, Rihanna and Harry Potter may not seem to have much in common, but they do share one thing: They're 2011's most-talked-about subjects on Facebook.

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