Twitter looks to boost profits with $99 per month automatic tweet promotion beta

When Twitter revealed its Q2 earnings yesterday the figures weren't quite as bright as people would have hoped. With growth stalling, the company is seeking new ways to bring in money, and its latest idea is a tweet promotion service for a fixed monthly fee. Twitter is testing a new ad program which automatically promotes tweets and profiles for $99 per month. The program is currently in private beta, but it could be rolled out to a wider audience at any stage. The new Twitter Ads program does not have a name, but it's clear from the description that Twitter… [Continue Reading]