The study is the Global Social Media Check Up 2011, which is an annual study investigating big companies’ presence on social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, blogs etc. The data used in the Social Media Check Up 2011 has been collected from November 2010 to January 2011, and is based on Fortune Global 100 companies’ activity on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube etc. Social Media companies Facebook Global Social Media Check Up 2011 increase Presentation study Twitter YoutubeGreat increase in use of social media. This is a rise of 50 % compared to last year. MORE >>

Tweet Closing in on the end of 2011, I have listed the three big “events” that in my opinion have lead to important development within the field of social media. If you have been following f8 for the last few years, I think you will have to agree that the announcements of the 2011 conference were the biggest in years. 2011 was the year when Page took over as CEO at Google. 2011 was also the year where we lost one of our times most innovative tech/design entrepreneurs. Similar Posts: What F8 Developer’s Conference 2011 Holds for Brands and Users. Google+. MORE >>

Social Media 2011 Facebook Infographic small business Social Media statistics survey WebsTweet Many small business owners acknowledge the potential of being present on social media. This is part of the conclusion to a survey made by Webs.com based the replies from 1132 small business owners. As an outcome Webs compiled this infographic. Even though many business owners see the potential of using social media, the survey also revealed that many of them are still learning how to use it. Here are some of the main findings: - 69 % of small business owners use social media. MORE >>

Tweet Having reviewed what has happened across the different social media platforms in 2010, the next thought is what is going to happen in 2011? However, I found this very good and simple presentation about 17 social media marketing trends for 2011, which can provide some tips of what to be aware of during this year. Take a look at it, and let us know what you think 2011 is going to offer us. 17 Social Media Marketing Trends for 2011. Social Media 2011 DreamGrow marketers platforms predictions social media marketing Social Network trends MORE >>

So it made sense to give it another airing and ask some clever comms folk the following questions: What was your biggest learning from a comms perspective in 2011? Marketing PR Social Media Tips 2011 comms review 2011 learnings 2011 trends 2012 comms forecast 2012 predictionsThis time last year I ran a ‘looking backwards and forwards‘ post and it was pretty popular. What is your one key comms forecast for 2012? … Read more. MORE >>