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Teens & Young Adults Prefer Facebook Over Blogs

Firebelly

Blogging by teens (ages 12-17) has been cut in half - from 28 percent in 2006 to 14 percent in 2009. The survey also showed that teens are significantly less likely that Gen Y and adults to use Twitter. Social networking sites (SNS). 73 percent of teens and 72 percent of Gen Y are now active on at least one SNS.

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Preparing for the Next Disaster: The Future of #crisisdata

SocialFish

In fact, a survey we conducted indicates many people expect help to arrive within one hour of posting a request on an emergency organization’s Facebook page. She carries out these activities each day at the American Red Cross in Washington, DC, where she’s been employed as a social media manager since late 2006.

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Should Businesses Use Twitter As a Marketing Channel? [Infographic]

Mindjumpers

Launched in 2006, Twitter is popularly called the “SMS of internet&#. In a survey conducted, I realized that the maximum number of people use it to know more about products and services and even for inquiries and opinions. One of such platforms whose value for business and utility is being questioned is Twitter.

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