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Millennials And The Need To Stay Connected

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For millennials, checking social media is as routine as brushing our teeth or eating dinner. Millennials have a need to be connected and fulfill this through constantly texting, updating social networking sites, and responding to emails via smartphone. Here are some interesting things that were found: 1.

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When In Doubt, Turn To Twitter

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In a survey released this week, 43% of respondents said they use social media daily. I went on to read that, for users younger than 30, 83% use social networks. The survey went on to say that the 30-49 age gap is closing in on the under 30 crowd for social media use. It turns out, Pew was ahead of me.

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Facebook Has Lost Their Teen Spirit

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According to a Business Recorder survey, Twitter has overtaken Facebook as the most popular social network among U.S. And Fast Company claims that the younger demographic doesn’t think Facebook is as cool as other social networks.

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Teens & Young Adults Prefer Facebook Over Blogs

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Social networking sites (SNS). The survey also showed that teens are significantly less likely that Gen Y and adults to use Twitter. Blogging by teens (ages 12-17) has been cut in half - from 28 percent in 2006 to 14 percent in 2009. Where did they go?

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Cyber Monday Is Here!

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Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « Social Networking Meets Game Consoles | Main | Social Media Marketing Checklist from SES Chicago » November 30, 2009 Cyber Monday Is Here! A recent survey shows that 43 percent of online retailers plan to offer special promotions and discounts on Cyber Monday.

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Social Media Weekly: 5 Stories You Need to Read

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If your business is already on the social web, you will need something to help you improve on your campaigns. Firebelly Memo: You can also take Firebellys Social Sophistication Survey. You will need an audit. It takes 10 minutes and your score with suggested next steps for improvement will be emailed to you within 48 hours.