The Realtime Report

AUGUST 4, 2014

Check out all the latest social media news from the last two weeks, including changes and new features for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Foursquare: Facebook. Mobile web, iPad, feature phone, Windows Phone, Paper, and desktop users can still message in their main Facebook apps or sites like before. Foursquare.

Foursquare 177

Foursquare News Instagram Social Media 177

The Realtime Report

JANUARY 31, 2014

Foursquare: 40 million users. Over 50% of Facebook’s Q4 Revenue Comes From Mobile Ads. Back in 2012, Facebook had “virtually no mobile presence” and most of the social network’s revenue came from generic banner ads that appeared on the desktop site. Growth in mobile ad revenue was even more impressive.

Social Networking 150

Social Networking Mobile Tumblr Statistics 150

The Realtime Report

DECEMBER 27, 2013

Foursquare: 40 million users. Unique users are up 49% year-over-year, including both desktop and mobile. Total pageviews for mobile and desktop increased 72% year-over-year. CNET credits strategies focused on content and mobile apps ; CEO Jeff Weiner also mentions the importance of students on the platform. via Tumblr.

Social Networking 161

Social Networking LinkedIn iPad Tumblr 161

The Realtime Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Location analytics startup Placed convinced those people to download a mobile app that tracks them wherever they go, 24/7, in exchange for accumulating $5 and $10 gift cards over time, as well as being eligible for drawings of bigger ticket items, like an Apple iPad. These people have opted in to being measured.”

Privacy 164

Privacy Apple Mobile Foursquare 164