Social Networking Now More Popular on Mobile than Desktop A recent study from Ruder Finn revealed that Americans are spending nearly three hours per day on their mobile phones. And what are they doing there? Educating themselves, conducting business, managing finances, instant messaging, emailing? All of the above, as it turns out, and then some. But perhaps the most interesting finding from the new data is the fact that more people are using the mobile web to socialize (91%) compared to the 79% of desktop users who do the same. During the 2.7 hours per day that people in the U.S. spending on the mobile web, 45% are posting comments on social networking sites, 43% are connecting with friends on social networking sites, 40% are sharing content with others and 38% are sharing photos. Mobile Web: A Better Platform for Socializing? What has given rise to this trend? Beyond Geekdom: Mobile Brings the Mainstream Here's the bottom line, a trend we've been seeing for some time: the mainstream has arrived.
Prizee, c'est Cadeau - Jeux Gratuits - Jeux Flash en Ligne 6 Social Media Networks to Watch in 2012 plus Infographics Curiosity is a human trait that makes us want to discover what lies beyond the horizon, over the ocean or what can be seen and experienced from the top of a beckoning mountain. It makes humans take risks that are both life threatening and potentially rewarding and life changing. George Mallory, the English mountaineer and explorer who died in 1924 when attempting to be the first man to make the first ascent of Everest was famously quoted as replying to the question “Why do you want to climb Mount Everest?” with the retort “Because it’s there” There is a sense of adventure and discovery that lies deep within all humanity, it is a burning passion that motivates and inspires us to strive and to leave our mark upon the world. Some people say that others have all the talent and pioneering spirit. Is making a difference only for the select few? The reality is that there is a genius within all of us just waiting to be unleashed. Social Media the Global Tribal Facilitator The Social Media Universe 1.
Report: Gamers playing more on mobiles Some interesting findings include: • 46% of those surveyed report they're playing more via mobile device than PC • 26% report they're playing more via console • 23% report playing more via PC • 21% say they play via mobile at least 1 hour per day • 24% say they play via console at least 1 hour per day But playing through mobiles is to be expected because people are on the go more, so playing via mobile isn't out of the ordinary? Wrong. Most gamers playing through mobile devices, finds the NPD Group, are playing at home (47%), not on the go. "The fact that people are gaming on their mobile phones at home, often sitting a few feet away from their controller, shows that mobile is capable of grabbing and holding their interest. And advertisers will want to make note of this: women over age 30 are playing via mobile devices more than men. Tags: game advertising, mobile games, mobile gaming, mobile marketing, MocoSpace inShare
AmazonLocal sells 1 million gift cards in 17 hours | Digital Media Amazon sold 1 million gift cards in just over 17 hours yesterday in a bid to bolster its AmazonLocal daily deals service. The deal -- a $10 gift card selling for $5 to U.S. shoppers -- was the second fastest daily deal the industry has seen, according to Savvr, which tracks daily deals. "The popularity of this AmazonLocal deal shows that customers want unique and relevant deals that provide them with an excellent buying experience," Amazon said in a statement. LivingSocial holds the record for the fastest daily-deal promotion, selling 1 million Whole Foods vouchers in 14 hours last September, according to Savvr. The deal is particularly notable because it typically costs daily deals companies such as Groupon about $5 to acquire customers, Savvr's Tim Elliott said in a blog post. "These subscribers are substantially more valuable than a regular list subscription that may never materialize into a buying customer," Elliott wrote. The giant online retailer debuted AmazonLocal in June .