Social Media News of the Day: August 31, 2010

The New Layout Wasn’t Enough

A few weeks ago we were introduced to the new and improved MySpace layout. I admitted then that it did look a million times better, but I have to be honest in saying that I’ve only visited the site once since then and only to read a band’s blog post.

My point is that the new layout did not save MySpace, and that was made even more clear today when they announced their partnership with Facebook. Now Myspace users can synchronize their updates and other activities with their Facebook account.

Is this one last attempt for MySpace to be relevant? Do you think it will work?

I Need These Tickets!

Foursquare and MTV have partnered up to promote the MTV Video Music Awards on September 12. They’ve created a special badge for any Foursquare user who checks into a music venue anywhere in the United States.

A word from the wise (or insane): Make sure the venue was submitted with music as the category or your badge will not be unlocked. I checked into the Music Farm in Charleston today and was unable to receive the badge because it was listed as a bar (by the way, I changed this!).

The best part about getting the moon man badge is it automatically enters you into a drawing for 2 tickets and a trip to the VMA’s!! Now that I think about it, I should have written my blog about something else so no one else wins “my” prize.  Just kidding, good luck everyone!