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Twitter adds heart to denote likes, gets rid of “favorite” star
Twitter has replaced its “favorite” star with a heart icon for users to click to endorse a post. Twitter said the change was a simplification, since some users misunderstood the use of the word “favorite.” “You might like a lot of things, but not everything can be your favorite,” Twitter’s Akarshan Kumar wrote in a blog post. The Verge (11/3)
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Mich. city sees success from social push
The city of Sterling Heights, Mich., has improved its social media presence during the past six months over a number of networks. Communications have included highlighting individuals and businesses, holding contests and offering city news. The Macomb Daily (Mount Clemens, Mich.) (11/3)
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Aurora, Ill., reaches beyond its populace with Facebook
The city of Aurora, Ill., has significantly grown its social media presence, with its best Facebook posts having a reach twice the size of the city’s population. The page offers emergency alerts and other news, as well as interactions with the public. Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model) (11/2)
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