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Older Adults Double SocNet Use

Written on September 2nd, 2010 by Mike Andrewno shouts
US adults 50 and older have increased their social networking use from 22% to 42% in the past year, according to data from the Pew Internet & American Life Project. ...

How iPad Usage is Shaping Up

Written on August 31st, 2010 by Mike Andrewno shouts
In the UK, 24% of iPad owners say it’s their primary entertainment device With iPads now in the hands of millions, studies have begun to examine how the superhyped tablet ...

Mature Consumers Seek Edgy Brands

Written on August 31st, 2010 by Mike Andrewno shouts
A growing audience of experienced, less-easily shocked, outspoken consumers appreciate brands that are a little bit more daring and outspoken, according to consumer insights firm trendwatching.com. The Rise of ‘Maturialism’ ...

Can Twitter Turn a Revenue Trickle into a Stream?

Written on August 27th, 2010 by Mike Andrewno shouts
It’s been four months since Twitter announced its long-awaited Promoted Tweets advertising platform, so it seems a good time to assess the service’s initial campaigns. Early participants included Virgin America, ...

Most Companies Have Social Media Strategies

Written on August 24th, 2010 by Mike Andrewno shouts
Three-quarters of companies currently have a social media marketing strategy, according to a new study from King Fish Media, Hubspot and Junta 42. Companies Have or Will Have Strategies As ...

Facebook users warned of ‘Dislike’ scam

Written on August 18th, 2010 by Mike Andrewno shouts
Computer security firm Sophos on Monday warned that scammers are duping Facebook users with a bogus "Dislike" button that slips malicious software onto machines. There is no "Dislike" version of ...

Social Network Ad Spending to Approach $1.7 Billion This Year

Written on August 17th, 2010 by Mike Andrewno shouts
6.7% of all US online ad spending to go toward social networks this year Social network advertising is getting renewed attention in 2010. The US’s gradual economic recovery, combined with ...

Few Consumers Interested in Tablet PCs

Written on August 17th, 2010 by Mike Andrewno shouts
Only 11% of global online consumers currently own or have interest in tablet PCs, although the Middle East shows far greater interest, according to a new study from The Nielsen ...

What Makes Social Media Trustworthy?

Written on August 16th, 2010 by Mike Andrewno shouts
Venues and relationships affect how social media users perceive advice One thing that makes social media marketing powerful is consumers’ trust in “people like them”—their friends, family and other online ...

Twitter Use More than Doubles

Written on August 16th, 2010 by Mike Andrewno shouts
Usage of Twitter has more than doubled in the past year, according to new data from comScore. In June 2010, nearly 93 million internet users worldwide visited Twitter.com. This marked ...
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