Slacktivist, a term coined by Dwight Ozard and Fred Clark in 1995, simply means “doing something in support of an issue or cause that requires minimal personal effort.” But, is there any value in slacktivism? Can 500,000 people on Twitter actually change something? Or is hitting the streets and protesting the only real way to cause social change? Sortable takes a look at the rise of slacktivism, and the power this movement has.
This infographic depicts interesting facts about McDonald’s food in order to raise awareness of increasing rates of obesity among adults and children. Additionally, the Infographic incorporates social media to draw the line between customer satisfaction reviews on social networks and information found on McDonalds’ corporate website.
When it started in 1900, the New York International Auto Show was North America’s first auto show. Now, it’s also the most attended, with more than a million visitors per year packing in to see the latest and greatest in automotive technology and culture. What exactly does it take to pull off something so huge? This infographic illustrates the social and economic impact of the event.
Determining the right marketing needs for your organization requires a balance of different considerations: size, cost, and tacit industry knowledge. This is why it is often a difficult decision for marketing execs to find the precise solution for their department. This handy chart from Mavenlink will help you to decide whether to hire in-house or contract out.
What is a wallet? New technologies are making this question more difficult to answer every day. A recent American Express study reveals how U.S. consumers choose to pay for everyday things and how they feel about some of the new forms of payment in this infographic entitled, “What Your Wallet Says About You.”
Car Insurance Comparison.org has put together this handy infographic that will help consumers better understand the various fuel and engine types available on the market today. Each has its own unique set of benefits but which is the best overall alternative?
Parmigiano Reggiano is the world’s most famous and most imitated cheese. The fact is, most of what people think they know about Parmesan cheese is flat out wrong. Check the facts in this infographic.
Moving from one location to another typically requires a lot of work, money and even emotional energy. The good news is that moving for any number of reasons can trigger new tax eligibilities. This infographic from MyMove.com educates movers about the ways that moving can help them to save money at tax time.
A link evaluation survey result from 500 individual participants shows that SEO professionals look for the following in a link partner: Domain Rank; Page Rank; Website Relevance and Domain Location; Suitable and Unsuitable Links; and Likeness to Link and Social Metrics. The survey results compiled into this handy infographic by SEO Gadget, help us better understand what metrics are being used to know whether a link is a “good link”.
Disney World in Orlando is the top resort destination spot in the world. Millions of people from all over the world converge here with their families to experience the magic of Disney. However, the magic of Disney comes with a price, hence families are looking for discount Disney World vacation packages.
