The Realtime Report

JANUARY 10, 2013

A new report by social customer service software provider Conversocial looks at how social channels are being used to connect with customers, and particularly the rapid growth of customer service on social media. According to the study, ”Consumer demand for social relationships with brands has skyrocketed in 2012.”

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Social Media Brands Twitter Retail 188

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 2, 2013

With 92% of companies now incorporating social media into their marketing efforts, it’s no longer sufficient to just “be there” on social networks. 25 Social Media Facts and Statistics. Just 4% of marketers said their companies were “very effective” at measuring social marketing in 2012.

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Social Media B2B Marketing SEO 249

Dave Fleet

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Facebook is at the centre this week – four of the seven articles incorporate the dominant social network – from conflict over Egypt, to UFC broadcasting fights, to creating an engagement guide for your organization. Also: interactive marketing trends and how social media may break down gender stereotypes.

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Trends Facebook Sports Blogosphere 258

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 29, 2011

I analyzed my Top 6 blog posts for 2011 by total page views, and am re-running them this week as a “greatest hits” compilation. Outstanding research from Tom Webster that debunks some common myths about social media. Social media is growing up fast. 9 Surprising New Facts About Social Media in America.

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Social Media MySpace Statistics Social Networking 166

The Realtime Report

AUGUST 7, 2012

A breakdown of earnings: revenue from Hiring Solutions products was up 107% compared to Q2 2011, representing 53% of total revenue in the quarter (vs. revenue from Marketing Solutions products rose 64% compared to the second quarter of 2011, representing 28% of total revenue in the quarter ( down from 32% in Q2 2011).

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Convince & Convert

MAY 27, 2011

For many, social media and social networking are so ubiquitous and pervasive that we presume we have it figured out, that we have a finger firmly on the pulse. Data about how social media really works, who uses it and how, continues to surprise. 9 Surprising New Facts About Social Media in America.

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Social Media MySpace Statistics Social Networking 166

Laurel Papworth

APRIL 10, 2018

Periodic ambient waveform analysis for enhanced social functions is a patent to listen to “ambient waveforms” e.g. stuff around you. In 2014 ambient patent (filed 2011). In particular embodiments, the self-determined location of the mobile device may be utilized to adjust the device settings.

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Questions GPS Facebook Analysis 74

Social Media Marketing

MAY 22, 2013

Each week, I compose a newsletter that includes a series of links about current events and trends in the worlds of technology, social media, mobile, communications and marketing in order to keep our wider team up to date on changes, newsworthy items and content that might be useful in their jobs. These are those links.

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Twist Image

JANUARY 29, 2011

So, what do CMOs really want out of Social Media (and do they think it's going to save them)? report titled, CMOs On Social Marketing Plans For 2011. report titled, CMOs On Social Marketing Plans For 2011. Still, CMOs don't think they've figured Social Media and measuring it definitively out yet.

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Bazaarvoice Aggregator Discount Loyalty 106

Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

A Dramatically Different Approach to Social Media Metrics in 2011. Conversion jumps from eighth place last year to the number two spot for 2011. Read the article>> Social Networking is Becoming a Real-Time, On-the-Go Activity. In 2010 58 million people in the U.S.

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Social Media Bazaarvoice Strategy News 73

Proactive Report

OCTOBER 25, 2011

According the 2011 State of the Media report, not only do they want to be able to find it and get it fast, they also want to contribute to, and participate in, reporting the news. Almost half of all Americans (47%) now get some form of local news on a mobile device. Opportunities to act as a citizen journalist abound.

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Journal News Digg Sports 99

Kikolani

JULY 8, 2011

20 fantastic psuedo-Flash websites – because Flash just won’t do (on mobile, iPads, search engines, etc.). Free WordPress themes – the 2011 edition of the best free WordPress themes. Pulling back the cover of motivation – a free 40+ page report + worksheets to help you discover your inspiration.

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Mashup Resources RSS SEO 142

Buffer Social

MARCH 13, 2017

Snapchat is the latest platform taking the social media world by storm. Since its launch, in September 2011, Snapchat has shown incredible growth. To achieve long-term success, any social network must figure out their monetization strategy. This post has been refreshed for 2017.

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Mindjumpers

JANUARY 23, 2012

Tweet In January 2012, a report called ‘Global Social Media Adoption In 2011’ was published by Forrester. This report uses Forrester’s Social Technographics groupings to show how people around the world use social media. Regional social media adoption patterns: Here are some brief take-aways from the report.

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Social Media Patterns Statistics Report 234

Buffer Social

JUNE 30, 2017

I’ll never forget the digital marketing course I took in college that examined social media’s impact on the Arab Spring. It was then, back in 2011 as a student, that I realized the true power and potential implications of social media. Social media became a critical part of the toolkit for greater freedom.”.

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Mindjumpers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Today, people are increasingly using social media as a natural part of their everyday lives, especially when on the move. Besides social media platforms as Facebook, geo-localising applications are popular amongst smartphone users who check into locations or tag the location onto a photo. In the world of social media 2.0

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Mobile Foursquare Instagram Applications 255

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Influential voices like Olivier Blanchard and Jacquie McCarnan present formulas and methods for ROI calculation, while Steve Goldman contends that social media ROI can’t be measured in isolation, and Jackie Cohen reports that more than a third of CMOs still have no idea whether or not social media marketing is producing any ROI.

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Hootsuite

APRIL 6, 2023

TechCrunch reported twttr’s first users were sending breaking life updates like: “Cleaning my apartment” and “Hungry.” (My, LinkedIn “in the Black” (2006) In sharp contrast to other networks, LinkedIn was the first to offer users paid premium packages. This moment essentially marked the beginning of social media influencers.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 9, 2012

In just a few short years, Twitter has transformed from an odd little sort of public IM service where people posted what they just ate for lunch or what their cat was doing at the moment into one of the big four social networks and a significant channel for news, PR & marketing, politics and more.

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Tools Twitter Tips B2B 203

Diva Marketing Blog

MARCH 16, 2011

However, like a Pig With Wings , it seemed to me that the pieces of the story are still flying around the social networks. Closely monitor the conversation and use social media to join that conversation to clear up any misconceptions or inaccurate reporting. Why only tell reporters—tell everyone! What was real?

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Twitter Issues Social Media iPad 75

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2012

In January of 2011, I said that I’d make our Internet Marketing Posts of 2011 subscriber only. This year, I am pleased to bring back our Best Internet Marketing Posts of 2011 thanks to an excellent sponsor, HubSpot. New Edition of the Ranking Factors for 2011 is Now Live !: It’s pretty exhaustive too.

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Marketing SEO Case Study Small Business 264

Hootsuite

APRIL 29, 2021

In the 10 years since its launch, Line has become the leading social platform in the country, with roughly 68% of the population on the app. Apart from YouTube, no other social network has been able to rival Line’s hold on the Japanese market. Line is a Japanese social media app. Get the full report now!

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Brands HootSuite Yahoo Survey 119

Hootsuite

JANUARY 18, 2024

Bonus: Read the step-by-step social media strategy guide with pro tips on how to grow your social media presence. People use this super app for text and voice messaging, video calls, gaming, mobile payments, and more. In 2022, Line reported 89 million monthly active users, approximately 70％ of Japan’s population.

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HootSuite Banking Microblogging Loyalty 78

Convince & Convert

MAY 25, 2010

The Digital Ecosystem There are four key planks to successfully offering online marketing services within your existing agency: Search Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Analytics and Reporting Agencies can deliver real value to clients in each of these areas, and developing competencies is viable and achievable. Vegas, baby!

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Marketing Social CRM Conference Social Media 124

Mindjumpers

JANUARY 9, 2013

The apps allow the users to send each other videos, photos or message that, unlike the majority of the content producing social networks, will “self-destruct” within few seconds after being viewed. A counterbalance to the constant self-portrayal and online identity creation enabled and reinforced by social media. Facebook Poke.

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Facebook Discount Marketing Retail 247

Akamai Marketing

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

The report is quite detailed and as you consider your marketing strategies for 2011 (provided you haven’t already done so), the report is full of tidbits that can help you make decisions. Most importantly, what the report says to marketers is INTEGRATE. Let your customers make friends with one another too.

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comScore Review Klout Marketing 156

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Reports, surveys, studies and infographics are among the most popular content posted and shared across social networks. But which networks are most effective for spreading the content produced? How widespread, really, is the use of social media for marketing? How are marketers measuring social media success?

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Statistics Research Social Media B2B 191

The Realtime Report

JANUARY 11, 2013

The #RLTM Scoreboard: Social Networking Stats for the Week. Please email marissa@modernmediapartners.com if you have additional updates, or a social network that you feel should be on the list. The platform hit 100 million users in March 2011 ( Adweek ), and now has doubled that number in less than two years.

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Mindjumpers

DECEMBER 18, 2012

The explosive growth began with mimicking the networks China was isolated from (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr etc.). According to a report released in June 2012 by CNNIC (China Internet Network Information Center), the Chinese netizen population has reached 538 million of whom 95% are social media users as well.

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Content Marketing Press Release Mobile 208

SocMed Sean

MARCH 23, 2013

It’s that time again, time to bring all of my 2012 social media comic strips, cartoons and humorous graphics into one single post. If you haven’t already, also be sure to check out my roundup of social media comics and cartoons that I created in 2011. Are You A Social Media Channel Changer?

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

eMarketer shared this report from IAB earlier this year (August 2020) that surveyed marketers on how long they planned to pause/cancel social media placements for their brands. Mobile-first video is an excellent asset to leverage. They’re more likely to drop off if they encounter a roadblock of any sort.

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Advertising Social Media Tips B2B 189

Buffer Social

AUGUST 7, 2018

Many brands report a positive increase in results when they post more, while others experience the opposite. As with most social networks, the data shows that there is difference in performance between the various types of content that are posted (links, videos, images). Optimize your content for mobile consumption.

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Research Brands Facebook ROI 111

The Realtime Report

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Nextdoor isn’t a brand new app by modern conceptions of time (site launched in 2011, mobile app in 2012), but it has been well-received by major news outlets. It’s a bit like having a garage sale, but on your mobile — and with lots more connections. Businesses, pay attention.

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Mobile News Sports Social Networking 155

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

She is a part of Intel’s Social Media Center of Excellence and is responsible for company-wide social media enablement and corporate social networking strategy. More companies are using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, downloadable mobile apps, texting and Foursquare.”. But Blogging Actually Works.

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Your Escape From 9 to 5

JULY 8, 2022

The tale doesn’t stop there because the blog hit a tipping point in 2011 when Arianna Huffington sold her “super blog” to AOL for $315 million. In most cases it drives 300% more traffic than social networks. Social Email Search Mobile. Social media marketing is in essence just two things.

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eBook How To Smart Phone Engineering 52

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 19, 2011

Great content naturally attracts links, but Matt Malden points out ways to go beyond that by blogging, sending a regular email newsletter, using Twitter, social networks, YouTube and other sites to expand your online presence. Social Media Affecting BtoB Buying Behavior by The Proactive Report.

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Tips Press Release Reputation B2B 179

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 17, 2011

How are consumers and b2b decision makers using social media in their buying processes? Which social media platforms are most effective at influencing buyer behavior? How do the audiences differ across various social networks? What Americans Do Online: Social Media And Games Dominate Activity by Nielsen Wire.

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