How Social Networks Changed in 2011
From the launch of Google+, the announcement of Facebook’s timeline and the Twitter re-design, 2011 was a big year for Social Media. Here is a round up of the major Social Media platform changes in 2011.
Did the Internet Get it Wrong in Iowa Caucus?
Was the recent Iowa caucus the first truly ‘social’ primary in this year’s Presidential race? The following infographic compares each candidate’s share of the vote and some of the key social media metrics published in the weeks leading up to January 3rd event and concludes that the winner in terms of predicting the result in Iowa was… the mainstream news media?
Are You Running Enough Tests on Your Website?
The number one goal for online retailers is to consistently deliver engaging website experiences. In order to accomplish this, marketers must execute multiple test campaigns simultaneously to discover which offers, messages, and presentations create a winning formula. This infographic from Monetate explores this issue.
The “Rent To Own” Vicious Cycle
Barnardo’s recently released a report showing just how much more it costs to use “Rent to Own” options for everyday appliances. Consumers are finding themselves paying up to three times the amount for necessary household items like fridges and washing machines. The following infographic reveals the facts or “renting to own.”
Fact vs. Fiction: The Impact of Software Piracy
Illegal piracy accounts for huge profit losses among American corporations. Yes, at times, it certainly would be easier to download a new song, a movie, or even software off the Internet. However, you might think otherwise if you were a recording artist, movie producer or software developer. Every time someone illegally downloads content, industries lose money.
Geek vs Nerd
In the ongoing battle between geek and nerd, one must take sides. But how can this be done without a solid argument for both personas? It’s time to lay all the cards on the table to determine which is better and answer the question some fear to know: Are you a geek or a nerd? Decide with this neat infographic.
Living in a Mobile World
Smartphone use is growing at a rapid pace, which is providing new opportunities for marketers to connect with target audiences, create user experiences, and ultimately build a base of loyal customers. Used properly, mobile has the power to transform your relationship with customers, and more importantly, their relationship with your brand. By following the guidelines in this infographic and implementing initiatives that strive to offer engagement at every possible avenue, companies can successfully gain traction in the mobile world we now live in.
Drug Abuse and Your Body: Exposed
Drugs, whether prescribed, over-the-counter or illegal, impact every organ in the body. In this easy to read infographic, the impact of the most commonly abused drugs on the body’s organs and its systems is demonstrated.
SPK The Power of Face-to-Face Communication
Face-to-face discussions are the foundation of human communication, and once established it allows us to build trust, clearly articulate our ideas and minimize misunderstanding. However, for many of us, face-to-face is a growing rarity, replaced by text messaging, Skype, e-mails, and social media.
2012 The Year of Integration
While 2011 may have been the “Year of Mobile,” we will go further next year. Consumers are expanding their uses of social media to more devices and incorporating it into daily tasks, and we, as marketers must follow. That is why 2012 needs to be, and will be, the “Year of Integration.”
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