Dave Copeland

Dave Copeland joined ReadWrite in December 2011. He has previously been a staff writer focusing on business and technology for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and the Dow Jones News Service, and he has worked regularly as a freelance writer for a wide range of publications, including the Boston Globe, Boston magazine and the Wall Street Journal. Copeland's 2007 book, "Blood & Volume: Inside New York's Israeli Mafia" marked the first time a journalist got inside the brutal crime syndicate that operated in the 1980's. In addition to his work at ReadWrite, Copeland is a college journalism and writing professor.

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Monday, 5th November 2012

Facebook's EdgeRank Changes: A U.K. Company Claims They're Killing Small Businesses

Facebook's EdgeRank Changes: A U.K. Company Claims They're Killing Small Businesses

Facebook denies that its EdgeRank punishes brands that don't pay to promote posts, but one U.K. company thinks Facebook lured it into a bait-and-switch scheme. Now unable to afford the up to $4,500 Facebook says it needs to pay to promote its posts, Charity Engine may be forced out of business.

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Friday, 26th October 2012

Feds: Man Claiming 50% Ownership Of Facebook Forged, Hid Documents

Feds: Man Claiming 50% Ownership Of Facebook Forged, Hid Documents

The man who claimed he was entitled to a 50% stake in Facebook because founder Mark Zuckerberg stole the idea from him is accused of forging documents, filing a bogus lawsuit and orchestrating a multi-million dollar scheme.

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Facebook Tries To Silence Blogger To Cover Up User Data Scandal

Facebook Tries To Silence Blogger To Cover Up User Data Scandal

The Bulgarian blogger and digital rights activist who made headlines when he reported acquiring more than one million Facebook data entries said Friday he is cooperating with Facebook as they conduct an internal investigation, but won't comply with the company's request to remove blog posts or not talk about the investigation.

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ReadWrite Recommends: The Best App For Dealing With Gmail Overload

ReadWrite Recommends: The Best App For Dealing With Gmail Overload

We set out to find the best way to trim all the excess info from our email diet. So-called email bacon, the newsletters we subscribe to but rarely read, take time to delete and manage. Fortunately, we found a simple-to-use app capable of helping us sort through the fat and get to the meat.

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Tuesday, 23rd October 2012

Facebook Turns Corner On Mobile Revenue Concerns

Facebook Turns Corner On Mobile Revenue Concerns

Three months ago Facebook vowed to do a better job generating mobile revenue. It looks like they're doing it.

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Monday, 22nd October 2012

As Facebook Prepares To Release 3Q Earnings, Reasons For Cautious Optimism

As Facebook Prepares To Release 3Q Earnings, Reasons For Cautious Optimism

Facebook will release its second set of quarterly earnings as a public company on Tuesday, and early indications are they will be better than the results the social network announced in July. But even if they aren’t, Wall Street seems to be falling in love with the company all over again, as Facebook now seems to have an actual plan to get more of your money.

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Tuesday, 16th October 2012

With Want, Collections And Gifts, Facebook Solidifies Advertising Position Without Offending Users

Facebook’s addition of the Want button is a most likely, wise move to bolster its advertising efforts. And its new Collections button helps it confront the Pinterest threat head on. But are either good for members?

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How To Fight "Socware" - Malware On Facebook And Other Social Networks

How To Fight "Socware" - Malware On Facebook And Other Social Networks

Engineering professors and graduate students at University of California-Riverside have coined a new term to describe malware distributed on social networks, but they didn't stop there: They also developed an app to fight it.

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Thursday, 11th October 2012

How High School Students Use Facebook To Fool College Admissions Officers

How High School Students Use Facebook To Fool College Admissions Officers

College admissions officers have learned to check applicants' Facebook profiles, and what they see there can have a negative impact on the students' chances. Guess what? The kids are a step ahead of them.

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How Social Media Consultants Dupe Their Corporate Clients

How Social Media Consultants Dupe Their Corporate Clients

Anyone can call himself a social media expert and find clients willing to pay thousands of dollars for advice. Here are some things to consider before hiring a so-called expert, including whether you really need a social media consultant.

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