The Realtime Report

JUNE 20, 2014

Consider Pinterest’s truly unique audience and scope that truly sets it apart from its newfound competitors: Pinterest itself is a social network based around the concept of “product” (albeit perhaps not intentionally). Apples and Oranges. Comparing social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, etc.)

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Tumblr Patterns Apple Social Networking 175

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Social media accounts for only 16% of customer engagement today, but is expected to increase to 57%—the second-most used channel, behind only face to face interaction—within five years. 56% of Americans have a profile on at least one social networking site. Social networks and blogs In the U.S Marketing Pilgrim ).

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Social Media Hubspot B2B Marketing 229

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 15, 2009

SEO enhances the awareness of the product or service and enlarges the funnel; however, social media can increase customer awareness and also improve the “consideration&# phase so that more customers decide to buy. but the multiple impacts of social media tools can make them worth the time and resources to get them working.

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