14 Thought Provoking Social Media Quotes and Resources

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A little inspiration and good advice can go a long way. These 14 social media quotes and resources will get you inspired and increase your overall knowledge of social media. Quotes on the Role of Social Media in Business “Innovation needs to be part of your culture. Consumers are transforming faster than we are, and if we don’t catch up,... Read More

Infographic Shares Insights on Android App Developers

Android Developer Demographic Infographic

If your company or startup is in need of a great Android app developer, take a look at the infographic below. It provides a number of valuable insights to better equip you in finding the best app developer possible for your Android project. Android App Developers by the Numbers Did you know that 58 percent of mobile developers work independently... Read More

Infographic — How Newspapers Hope to Survive

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As newspapers adjust to the industry’s changing landscape, they are betting big on digital advertising revenue to survive. Here are some valuable insights from the below infographic on newspapers and ad revenue from 2010 to 2011. Newspapers Betting Big on Ads Circulation and revenue from classified ads continue their downward trends. Newspapers are looking to combat this by building ad... Read More

6 Short but Sweet Social Media Quotes

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Every once in a while you see a quote that is short, to the point and carries so much meaning that you just can’t help but describe it as sweet. Here are 6 social media quotes from marketing experts providing valuable insights and perspective for all skill levels. “Focus on how to be social, not on how to do social.”... Read More

Foursquare’s Growth Examined in Infographic

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Foursquare was one of the first location-based social networking apps to really catch on with users. Founded by Dennis Crowley and Naveen Selvadurai in March 2009, Foursquare’s user-base has risen in just a few short years from a few thousand users to 20 million users, as of April 2012. Let’s take a look at the infographic below for insights on... Read More

Headline Keywords used by Leading News Organizations

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Headlines have a huge impact on click-through rates and sharing. In order to gain insight into the types of headlines leading news organizations are using, let’s take a look at a series of heat-maps created using the headlines from leading outlets collected between October 2010 and January 2011. A few things worth noting: CNN uses headline keywords related to financials... Read More

8 Social Media Quotes for Marketing Success

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Increase your social media marketing success with inspiration from these 8 social media quotes. “Social Media is about sociology and psychology more than technology.” – Brain Solis With new technology coming out every day, it’s easy to get caught up with new features and functionality. Don’t lose sight of the fact that social media is, at its core, a representation... Read More

The Speed of Customer Service in the Social Age

Speed of Customer Service in the Social Age

In this video, Matt Trifiro, VP of Product Development at Desk.com, explains the importance of real-time customer service in the age of social media. Highlights from the Talk Sharing can turn a little complaint into a brand nightmare. Do no wait hours — let alone days — to respond to negative comments. Great customers service experiences are more important than ever.... Read More

7 Insights from YouTube’s Success with Historical Infographic

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Today, YouTube has over 60 hours of video uploaded every minute, resulting in more original content in one month’s time than the three major US networks have created in the last 60 years. Couple that with 4 billion videos watched each day and 800 million unique visitors per month, and you start to grasp the sheer impact YouTube has had... Read More

How Slacktivists are Changing the World – Infographic

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The number of lazy activists, also known as slacktivists, has increased greatly in recent years. The above infographic provides valuable insight into the slacktivism we see every day on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Slacktivists are defined as people who support a cause but put in little to no effort. The term was first coined by Dwight Ozard... Read More

Clay Shirky on TED – How Cognitive Surplus Will Change the World

Clay Shirky on TED on Cognitive Suprlas and Changing the World

In this TEDTalks video, Clay Shirky talks about his belief that our 2.o universe’s cognitive surplus will change the world, and how tools such as Ushahidi (which means ‘witness’ or ‘testimony’ in Swahili) succeed in helping to make sense of the sea of information around us. Ushahidi is an open-source software that was originally created to track events in Kenya... Read More

Five Instances Where Twitter Saved Lives

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Twitter can be used for so much more than just mildly incoherent, 140-character observations. As these instances prove, the social media platform can literally be a lifesaver. Demi Moore prevents suicide  On April 2, 2009, a San Jose, Calif., woman using the handle @sandieguy sent out a frightening tweet. The individual stated she was about to commit suicide with a... Read More

Great Product Recommendations Increase Sales

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In 2012, e-commerce sales are projected to reach $226 billion, a 12 percent increase from 2011, according to Forrester Research. Make sure you have the right product recommendations, because it will make a big impact on your overall sales. Each and every one of the top 500 online retailers uses product recommendations. Just take Amazon as an example; the majority... Read More