Given the prevailing megatrends (megatrends take years and even decades to evolve, and tend to manifest in a number of microtrends, that is, emerging and niche behavioural changes, over the years) of Tech Life and Social Cohesion, the increasingly important role of Tech Life in enabling social cohesion is becoming clearer.
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72% of Online Adults are Social Networking Site Users. [REPORT]
In this report we also studied online adults’ use of Twitter. The percentage of internet users who are on Twitter has more than doubled since November 2010, currently standing at 18%. Internet users ages 18-29 are the most likely to use Twitter—30% of them now do so.
What are some Key Differences in Social Activity around the World?
On first glance, it might seem possible to sum up the global social network landscape in a single word: Facebook. With almost 1.1 billion users expected by the end of 2013, Facebook has become the top social network in nearly every country in the world except China and Russia. However, it is far from the only social network internet users worldwide access. Even with a clear leader, the global landscape is too complex to be summed up with a single site, according to a new eMarketer report, “The Global Social Network Landscape: A Country-by-Country Guide to Social Network Usage.”
mun2 tolls out new logo and branding.
mun2 launched an on-air and off-air brand refresh campaign that features new design elements as well as a humorous awareness campaign that focuses on the duality of life and language of its influential audience.
Eddie ‘Piolin’ Sotelo releases statement regarding Univision Departure.
Eddie “Piolin” Sotelo released the following statement today regarding recent media coverage of his departure from Univision Radio.
US Time Spent on Mobile to Overtake Desktop.
Mobile has become so key to consumers’ lives that for the first time this year, time spent on nonvoice mobile activities will surpass time spent online on desktop and laptop computers, eMarketer estimates.
ESPN Deportes brings Futbol Picante to Radio Listeners.
Starting Monday, August 5, ESPN Deportes Radio will simulcast Futbol Picante and offer an extra hour exclusively for radio listeners.
Fusion unveils programming roster in preparations to October 28, 2013 launch.
Fusion announced the channel will launch on October 28, 2013. Fusion also unveiled key parts of its programming lineup featuring news, satire and original series.