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World Map of Social Media Networks

World Map of Social Media Networks

06/12/2012 by  James Baron

We know social media is a worldwide phenomenon, and that there are many different social networks in other countries connecting people and creating online communities. Now, thanks to the Italian-based social media strategist Vincenzo Cosenza, we can see for ourselves what are the most popular networks in the world. No surprises which is most popular… Facebook [...]

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Google vs Facebook

Facebook vs Google – Infographic Comparing the Digital Titans

06/07/2012 by  social media council

In this infographic, the two internet giants, Google and Facebook, have been paired up side by side. This unique infographic helps visualise the revenue and visitors of both companies. Facebook is a social network and Google a search engine, but both companies make money from advertising, and they’re both battling for the same advertising dollars, [...]

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The connected car of tomorrow

The Connected Car of Tomorrow – What Will be it’s Key Features?

06/06/2012 by  James Baron

The next frontier for the automotive industry is undoubtedly the ‘connected car’ with the majority of automotive manufacturers already committed to the  project, and joining bodies such as The Connected Car Consortium to establish industry standards, which includes brands like BMW, Honda and Fiat.  Advances in digital technology are changing the way we interact with [...]

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Google+

20 Reasons to make Google+ Your Social Network

06/01/2012 by  social media council

Google+ integrates social services such as Google Profiles, and introduces new services identified as Circles, Hangouts and Sparks. Google+ is available as a website and on mobile devices.  From seamless integration with Google services such as Gmail, Google Docs and Picasa to better game integration, video chat Google Hangouts with friends and easy privacy setting enabling, Infographic Labs makes [...]

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Find jobs

The History of Social Recruiting – Infographic

05/14/2012 by  social media council

Digital recruiting has become a very popular method for companies to find new talent for their vacancies. It can bypass the expensive job agencies and target specific qualities in a candidate that are required for the position.  Social recruiting falls into two different categories. The first is internet sourcing using social media profiles, blogs, and [...]

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Mastercard

Money Can Cost You – Mastercard Release Infographic

05/08/2012 by  social media council

Mastercard recently conducted a survey on what percentage of our transactions are still conducted in cash. 85%  of the Worlds transactions still use cash, but it is beginning to seem like a less efficient method of doing business, compared to the quick and easy methods of online and card payments. Aswell as the more obvious [...]

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Mobile banking

Are We Ready for Mobile Banking?

05/03/2012 by  James Baron

Many people are predicting that mobile banking will take over from the increasingly outdated  cash payments in the future. Three types of mobile payments dominate the marketplace today: m-commerce (uses a mobile browser and online wallets), m-payments (uses mobile apps), and m-wallets (replaces your entire wallet). Furthermore, consumers can access several forms of transaction on [...]

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Interest in Pinterest Soars

Interest in Pinterest Soars

05/01/2012 by  James Baron

New infographic shows that Pinterest is still emerging as a big player in social media. Interest With a key age bracket of 25 to 54, Pinterest is really beginning to heat up. In March 2012 the site served 2.3 billion page impressions to over 4 million unique visitors a day, with the top interests being fashion, music, [...]

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Slideshare

Slideshare Emerging as Big Player in Social Media

04/27/2012 by  James Baron

Slideshare, the popular slide hosting service has been labelled as, among other things, the “YouTube of slide presentations,” the “quiet giant of content marketing” and the “dark horse of B2B marketing.” These may seem like slightly back handed compliments, but according to many B2B marketers, SlideShare delivers one thing other social media sites often struggle to [...]

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Facebook’s BranchOut closes in on LinkedIn

Facebook’s BranchOut closes in on LinkedIn

04/20/2012 by  James Baron

LinkedIn is now the biggest business related social networking site in the World. Since it was launched in May 2003, it has gained more than 150 million registered users in more than 200 countries and territories. Having ruled the waves in this marketplace for a few years, it is now facing stiff competition from a powerful new rival. [...]

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Facebook to be valued around $100 billion

Facebook to be valued around $100 billion

04/19/2012 by  James Baron

Facebook are rumored to be announcing it’s IPO on May 17th and according to techcrunch.com, Facebook will be valued at around $100 billion, reflecting current levels of trading in the secondary markets (and avoiding SEC scrutiny). Other reports say that the company wants to raise $10 billion at a $100 billion valuation. Record Breaker Additionally, [...]

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Social Media Giving Newspapers a Run for Their Money

Social Media Giving Newspapers a Run for Their Money

 by  James Baron

In the past few years we have seen an increase in news stories being read about on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sources. Traditional newspapers are becoming more and more irrelevant when it comes to breaking news stories around the world. From the US Navy Seals raid on Osama Bin Laden’s compound to Whitney [...]

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