Fascinating & Incredible Instagram Stats, Facts and Figures for 2018

With over 1 billion monthly active users and counting, it’s easy for businesses, big or small to tell the huge potential of Instagram. Including this fast-growing social media network in your social media marketing strategy will not only help you achieve higher level of brand awareness, but also can generate direct new leads and customers. Check out the following infographic to learn why Instagram deserves a place in your marketing strategy.

AI, the Benevolent: How AI Shapes the iGaming Industry

Problem gambling is a huge issue as the popularity of iGaming rises and activities such as poker, slots, roulette becomes available to the masses. This infographic by OnlinePokerAmerica.com discusses the potential applications of AI and Blockchain technology within the gambling industry and how they can help enforce responsible gambling for both operators and players.

Esports : Real Sports or Not

Critics of esports say that they do not need as much athleticism as mainstream sports, and as such, it does not test the capabilities of the human body as physical sports do. However, not all mainstream sports need high levels of physicality, like golf, shooting, etc. What they need are highly specific skills, just like in esports. Whether esport is a true sport or not, one cannot deny that it’s only going to get bigger. 

Considerations for Children at Weddings

A wedding can be a very long occasion for children. However, if you take into consideration the points in this infographic from Entertainers Worldwide and follow the tips, even putting on some entertainment to keep the little ones occupied, you’ll find the kids have a wonderful, hassle free day.

Value Of Sports Endorsement Deals To Companies & Players

The global sports industry is estimated to be worth $700 billion, and is continuing to grow. This makes it ripe for lucrative endorsement opportunities that benefit both companies and players. In this infographic, Adelphi University Master’s in Sport Management Online looks at the value of sports endorsement deals to companies and players.

Librarians Know the Truth About Fake News

Fake news has become a persistent problem in the digital age. In a time when the written word can be spread in seconds, and not every publisher takes the time to remove bias or checks facts, the librarian’s role is more important than ever. In this infographic, USC’s Online Master of Library and Information Management shows how librarians know the truth about fake news

11 Modern Marketing Skills for Business Innovators to Master

Technology and social media have made a profound impact on marketing over the past few years. So much so, that small business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketers may need to update their skill sets to properly engage with the next generation of consumers (Gen Z) while effectively leveraging progressive technologies.

Individual & Organizational Social Media Risks

Social media usage is growing at an exponential rate. With this growth come enormous benefits, like the ability to connect people all around the world and allow them to create increasingly rich content. With this growth, however, also comes an increasing number of risks. In this infographic, University of Alabama at Birmingham Online looks at social media risks for both individuals and organizations.

4 Foolproof Sales Tips for the Business Owner

One of the inevitable aspects of being a business owner is being able to meet sales targets. For someone new in the trade, hitting sales target may seem quite daunting given how intense the competition is in most markets these days. But given the right strategies, attitude, and genuine intent to succeed, you will be able to achieve your sales goals with ease.

Internet Trends for 2018

If you know anything about digital marketing and internet trends, then you know that Mary Meeker of Kleiner Perkins  is the woman to watch. Her annual Internet Trends Report at the Code Conference sets the tone for thousands of companies and users. The Advice Local team has reviewed the deck and discovered some of the most influential and educational tidbits from the 2018 Internet Trends Report.