Flock, the “social web browser” and Univision Interactive Media have launched a new version of the Flock 2.5 browser. It allows users to browse Spanish-language content on the web while remaining connected to their social networks on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, YouTube, Flickr, and other sites. The browser is available in Spanish and English versions:
Pepsi recently launched “We Inspire”, a social networking site geared towards African-American women. Edited by Nichelle Stephens, the site invites African-American women to share inspirational thoughts across six categories: beauty, laughter, joy, hope, wisdom, and love. African-American celebrities such as Queen Latifah, Taraji Henson, Keyshia Cole, and Raven Symone offer their inspirations along with the rest of the community. Users can log into the site using Facebook Connect and vote for their favorite stories, or share their own inspirational anecdotes.
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Read MoreIn Case You Missed It: Kodak, Yahoo en Español launched social media campaign for Hispanic consumers
As part of the National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15, 2009 – October 15, 2009), Kodak moved into the multicultural social media space with a campaign geared toward Hispanic consumers. “Muestra Tu Herencia”—which means “show your heritage” in Spanish—was a joint effort between Kodak and Yahoo! en Español that encouraged Hispanic consumers to upload and share photos expressing their heritage.
