Rise in Social Media Freelance Job in UK

Xenios Thrasyvoulou - The founder of the successful startup Peopleperhour.com noted "We're seeing increasing demand for social media experts to oversee the Twitter feeds and Facebook pages of a very wide variety of companies"

The freelance jobs marketplace said job postings for Facebook advisers, Twitter gurus and YouTube experts who can advise businesses on how to make better use of social media services to boost sales and marketing have leapt more than 300 per cent this year, as businesses look to ramp up their social media presence.

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Freelancer Day 24th September 2010

For the first time ever, an entire day will be devoted to celebrate freelancers — those courageous souls who are taking our lives in our own hands and creating our own economies. Whether you’re already freelancing, or still dreaming of doing so, this day is for you!
Watch the video and read the interview here to find out more about the Day.

Will Singapore Media Freelancers Make An Association?

It's up to media freelancers to take the next big step

SINGAPORE - The Media Development Authority (MDA) has given its backing to freelancers in the media industry to form a support group to champion their rights.

But Nominated Member of Parliament Audrey Wong, who pointed out that freelancers are "individualistic" types, wonders if they can take that next big step and form a cohesive association in the near future.

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