What a week for Mashable! We recently launched Follow, our social layer to help you create a profile and find and share stories to the public. Despite the good news close to home, this week was also a tough one for the journalism community with the death of two top photojournalists, Tim Hetherington and Chris Hondros, who were hit by an rocket-propelled grenade while working in Libya.

Despite the ups and downs, the good folks at Mashable have come up with another batch of tools and resources to help you follow whatever news and topics interest you. This week we have stories about Obama’s visit to Facebook, the evolution of web design, PR pro tips for YouTube, and eight ways to improve live events using social media.

Looking for even more social media resources? This guide appears every weekend, and you can check out all the lists-gone-by here any time.

Editors’ Picks

• Twitter’s Status: More Robust Than It May Seem
  Five years after its inception, Twitter’s status seems in flux.
• President Obama Visits Facebook Headquarters [PHOTOS]
  President Barack Obama discussed the economy, technology, innovation and more during a packed town hall meeting Wednesday at Facebook headquarters.
• The 7-Stage Evolution of a Socially Responsible Brand
  Companies are starting to recognize the potential financial and reputational advantages they can gain by engaging with consumers around the shared ambition of building a better world.
• 16 Vintage Video Game Console Commercials [VIDEOS]
  Spanning a period from 1972 to the late eighties, we’ve selected 16 TV commercials that represent the early home video games market.
• Was the Portal 2 Alternate Reality Marketing Campaign Worth It?
  Valve’s subversive viral marketing campaign went to exceeding lengths to engage hardcore fans, but ultimately let them down. Was it the right play?
• 5 Marketing Jobs Worth Paying For
  Sometimes a professional touch can make all the difference. Here are five types of marketing specialists your startup should look to hire.

Social Media

• There Is One Thing Missing From Google’s +1 [OPINION]
  Google’s +1 idea is interesting, but will it really add value for users the way Facebook’s social graph does?
• Tax Day Coming; Are You Ready? [INFOGRAPHIC]
  With tax day already in the past, were you as prepared as other social media users? Check out this infographic and find out.
• 15 Movie Cliché Supercuts That Poke Fun at Hollywood [VIDEOS]
  We’ve curated some fantastic “supercuts” lovingly compiled by talented YouTubers that poke fun at both hackneyed lines and fatigued filmic scenarios that appear all too often.
• HOW TO: Give Your Digital Life a Spring Cleaning
  Spring has sprung. Time to start cleaning up your online presence. From email to music to feeds to social media, here are a bunch of ways to get organized.
• How Non-Profits Can Maximize Engagement on Facebook
  Read our do’s, don’ts and golden rules that show non-profits how to make the most of Facebook.
• Why Twitter Wants to Acquire TweetDeck
  Why is Twitter so interested in acquiring TweetDeck? To answer that question, one has to dig deeper into Twitter’s complicated relationship with “frenemy” UberMedia.
• How Immigration Activists Are Fighting Deportation Policy With Social Media
  Twitter, Facebook and YouTube have all played a role in preventing deportations and connecting activists and policy makers.
• HOW TO: Explore Content on Mashable
  Mashable Explore helps you navigate Mashable’s coverage, including our handy how-to guides and thorough lists.
• LIVE: Mark Zuckerberg Interviews President Obama at Facebook HQ [VIDEO]
  Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg interviewed President Barack Obama about the economy, technology and innovation. We embedded the live stream. The discussion began Wednesday 4/20 at 4:45 p.m. EST/1:45 p.m PST.
• Why Social Media Falls Short of True Web Personalization [OPINION]
  While the “Like” button may be the most ingenious innovation of the Web 2.0 era, does it really cater to our ever-changing interests, and provide us with a well-rounded source of content?
• What We Can Learn From Amazon’s Cloud Collapse
  The collapse of Amazon’s Cloud is a setback for cloud computing an opportunity for us to figure out how to stop it from happening again.
• HOW TO: Celebrate Earth Day Online
  It’s Earth Day 2011! How can you participate online using social media?
• There’s a Badge for That [COMIC]
  PRO TIP: You may not want to check in *everywhere* you go.
• 5 New Sites for Deep Discounts on Music
  Good news for all you music lovers with voracious appetites and scant savings — music deals sites are on the rise.

For more social media news and resources, you can follow Mashable’s social media channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.

Tech Mobile

• 10 Fresh Tees to Geek Out Your Summer Wardrobe [PICS]
  Summer’s coming and we’ve got fresh tee options for Googlophiles, fanboys, net-lovers, followers of pop culture — and more.
• Web Design Evolution: Two Decades of Innovation [INFOGRAPHIC]
  Here’s an infographic that takes you on a tour of web design, starting with its humble beginnings two decades ago, and bringing you up to the present day.
• Propping Up Your iPad: 3 Stands for Watching Video in Bed [REVIEW]
  We review three iPad accessories that also act as stands, propping up your iPad so you can you watch video hands-free.
• From A to Z: The iPhotography Alphabet [PICS]
  We’ve found all 26 letters of the alphabet as snapped by iPhotographers from all over the world.
• How the iPhone Trade-ins Help the Environment [INFOGRAPHIC]
  Trading in old electronics isn’t just a great way to save money on an upgrade, it can also help the environment.
• HOW TO: Make Your QR Codes More Beautiful
  These QR tricks and techniques will help you design a code that’s both beautiful and effective.
• HOW TO: Create a Printed Album From Your Digital Photos
  As great as digital photographs are, there is still something special about a physical, printed photograph. Here are great ways to make physical mementos out of digital memories
• The Past, Present Future of Solar Energy [INFOGRAPHIC]
  Will the U.S. be ready to provide and use more solar and alternative energy sources in the near future?
• HOW TO: Optimize Your Content for the Cloud
  As the smartphone’s popularity increases, more people are moving to cloud-based platforms. Here are some tips for software, entertainment and news producers to keep in mind as this evolution continues.
• How Cities Are Fighting to Close the Digital Divide
  As the world goes digital, underserved and low-income communities are left behind. Here’s how several cities are using tech education to overcome the digital divide.
• 5 Ways to Ensure Your Site Is Accessible to the Visually Impaired
  Millions of people have some form of visual impairment, and with older users getting online, it’s important that your site is visually accessible to all. Here are some tips for font, color, contrast and design.
• Your iPhone Is Tracking Your Location History
  If you use an iPhone with iOS 4.x, your location history is being logged.
• Can Better Packaging Save the Planet? [INFOGRAPHIC]
  Take a look at just how much a few packaging changes can save the planet — and a company’s bottom line.
• Should Your API Be Free or Pay-to-Play?
  If you’ve already decided to offer your company’s API, the most important question is whether or not to charge for it. Here are the pros and cons.
• Why the Mobile Payment Debate Is Headed in the Wrong Direction [OPINION]
  It’s not just about tech. Companies in the mobile payment space need to reassess what users really want.

For more tech news and resources, you can follow Mashable’s tech channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.

Business Marketing

• 10 Hilarious Branded Entertainment Campaigns [VIDEOS]
  As more marketers experiment with the format, we look at the 10 funniest branded entertainment campaigns.
• How Small Businesses Can Use Social Media for Customer Service
  While big brands have big budgets for customer service, an SMB’s size and agility is a huge advantage for such outreach, especially on social media sites.
• 4 Free Conference Calling Services
  Looking for a DimDim replacement? These four services make conference calls for free.
• 5 Tips for Keeping Remote Workers in the Loop
  Beyond regular calls, emails news bulletins and the use of group chat rooms, here are five tips for improving communication with remote employees.
• The 3 Most Effective Approaches to In-App Advertising
  Advertising on the web has been a challenge, but marketers have had success with strategic placement in apps and games. Here’s a look at their tactics.
• 11 Excellent iPad Apps for Meetings Presentations
  Here are 11 ways to present to present co-workers and clients with charts and data — and all you need is an iPad.
• 6 Smart Effective Email Marketing Tactics
  Brands are quickly adapting to consumers’ evolving communication habits by integrating social media and mobile marketing strategies into their email marketing.
• HOW TO: Decide Which Charities Your Business Should Support
  Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is big business. Here are quick tips and pro advice for helping your business choose the right cause to support.
• 8 Ways to Improve Your Live Event With Social Media
  Social channels are a great way to improve the planning, promotion and execution of live in-person events. Take note of these top tips.
• The PR Pro’s Guide to YouTube
  Looking for a way to engage your company’s audience even more? Try YouTube. Here are some tips for how to use video for PR.
• The 5 Qualities of Highly Effective Community Managers
  Companies of all sizes are looking to snatch up top notch people to fill community manager roles. Here are the vital traits you should look for when hiring one for your company.
• Are You Sitting Down? Why a Stand-Up Desk Might Save Your Life [PICS]
  Some recent articles have charged that sitting at a desk all day may cause an early death, so we looked at the alternative — standup desks.

For more business news and resources, you can follow Mashable’s business channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.

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