Channel 5 pioneers Facebook voting for Big Brother | News | New Media Age

Channel 5 is to use Facebook as a voting platform for reality show Big Brother for the first time.

The broadcaster is working with show producer Endemol, Facebook and mobile agency Mobile Interactive Group to develop a Facebook app that lets viewers vote for the contestants they want to leave the Big Brother house, using the social network’s Credits payment system.

via Channel 5 pioneers Facebook voting for Big Brother | News | New Media Age.

Facebook and Spotify agree major partnership, say reports | News | TechRadar UK

Facebook and Spotify have inked a deal to allow users to play songs through the social networking site, according to Forbes’ website.

The service, which will be called either Spotify on Facebook or Facebook Music, could be launched as soon as the next two weeks

via Facebook and Spotify agree major partnership, say reports | News | TechRadar UK.

6 Best Practices for Media Companies on Facebook

Now a top-five referrer to the websites of many a publisher, as well as a valuable feedback tool, Facebook has become an essential part of the content and audience development strategies of most media organizations.To capitalize on the potential of Facebook and other user-heavy social networks, publishers have hired community managers and digital strategists to optimize traffic and engagement on those platforms. Editors, reporters and producers are likewise tapping into Facebook, using reactions from fans to improve their storytelling methods.We spoke with several talented people fulfilling these roles at major media organizations, and we’ve gathered their thoughts below.

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Facebook lets members pay for TV show phone votes with Credits | News | New Media Age

Facebook has struck a deal with Mobile Interactive Group to let TV viewers buy votes using its virtual currency Facebook Credits.

The social networking giant has integrated with MIG’s Interactive Broadcast Platform so TV broadcasters can let viewers cast votes in real time via their Facebook account.

MIG designed the IBP, which it launched in January, to integrate Facebook accounts with a software development kit that lets broadcasters track votes as they’re cast.

via Facebook lets members pay for TV show phone votes with Credits | News | New Media Age.