Hot on the heels of our People Powered Stories announcement on Valentine’s Day, the team at MSN have shone a bright light on the public’s thirst for real-time news, views and trending topics with the release of NOW.msn.com.

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In a post on the MSN Blog, the team tells us:

We scour the most interesting trends from real-time sources like Facebook, Twitter, Bing, and BreakingNews.com, so you'll always know what's happening and get the jump on what everyone is talking about. When we see a hot social conversation or emerging trend, our expert editors provide key insights on why it’s trending, if it's true, what people are saying about it and where to find out more.

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You can get the service on the go too, as it’s mobile enabled, plus you can find all the latest through the msnNOW Facebook Reader .

If you’re interested in the thinking behind msnNow and want to meet the people involved, take a trip over to: Microsoft News Center

It’s been a great week for Microsoft in the social space, as we continue to show we’re committed to providing social solutions for both advertisers AND consumers.

Enjoy your weekend!

Mel Carson – Digital Marketing Evangelist