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Lithium acquires Klout for $200 million

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 22:26:26 +0000

Lithium Technologies has acquired Klout for $200 million. The deal will not disrupt the day-to-day operations at Klout but will see CEO Joe Fernandez take GM and SVP positions at Lithium Read more...

Microsoft lets people verify their Bing Personal Snapshots identities

John Callaham — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 09:41:11 +0000

Microsoft is now allowing people who have their online personas listed under Bing Personal Snapshots to verify their identities, in a partnership with the Klout service. Read more...

Klout scores now influenced by Bing searches

John Callaham — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 22:55:35 +0000

Microsoft and Klout have announced that a person who has signed up to receive a Klout score could see an increase depending on how much their name is used in Bing searches. Read more...

Microsoft adds Klout to Bing Snapshot feature

John Callaham — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:42:45 +0000

Microsoft has announced that it has added the Klout social networking service to the list of services shown in Bing's Snapshot feature for professionals and celebrities who use that network. Read more...

Microsoft puts some coins in Klout's pocket, uses their data

Brad Sams — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:26:09 +0000

Microsoft has announced that it has invested in Klout and that Bing will begin using the social services data with its search results. Bing loves social and with Klout, search is getting its social on Read more...

Got high Klout? Then welcome to the First Class lounge…

Andy Weir — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:55:39 +0000

If you've got a decent Klout score, it's time to get some VIP treatment: Cathay Pacific Airways will grant you access to one of its premium lounges, even if you're flying Economy with another airline. Read more...

Are you a Klouchebag?

Paul Ferson — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:35:02 +0000

Klouchebag does exactly what it says on the tin: measures just how much of a Klouchebag you might be on Twitter. Read more...

Klout is not about influence, it's about consistency

Brad Sams — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:28:22 +0000

Klout has become a big part of the Internet as it attempts to define your influence. Knowing this, you can begin to play Klout's game and manipulate the service in your favor. Read more...

Microsoft is giving away 500 Windows Phones with Klout

Owen Williams — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:29:38 +0000

Mango is a big deal, and Microsoft wants you to know that. If you live in New York City, you may just be able to get a free phone -- if you're an influencer -- as well as VIP tickets to the WP7 party. Read more...