Category Archives: Social network

2007-2017: hashtags turn 10 (and the social world badly needed them!)

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Stefano

Hashtags turn 10 years old (and counting)! August 23rd 2007: Chris Messina suggests the use of hash character just as in IRC in this tweet: how do you feel about using # (pound) for groups. As in #barcamp [msg]? — … Continue reading →

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TheFacebook.com in 2004: Mark Zuckerberg discusses his 100k users social network

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Stefano

12 years ago, a much younger Mark Zuckerberg talks about his brand new TheFacebook.com social network. Seems so amazing, right now: 12 years and one billion users later… 😉 11 years ago today, someone named Mark Zuckerberg appeared on CNBC … Continue reading →

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How much economic value & wealth do tech companies build in a second?

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Stefano

The answer to this question come from a dynamic infographics from WorldPayZinc (a mobile payments company) that show in a very appealing and smart way how much does a tech giant (check your favorite) does revenues and profits in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazon, Business, Business Intelligence, Business Model, Infographic, Social Media, Social network, Social news, Social survey, Sony, Startup, Tech industry, Technology, Twitter, Visualization, Wall Street, Web Marketing, Widget, Yahoo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The age of publishers not journalists (at least on Twitter)

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Stefano

Here’s a post (and then some replies) that will sparkle a lot of flames about news, media and social networks. Who does drive more traffic to news sites? Facebook or Twitter? Journalists seem to love Twitter but Facebook drives more … Continue reading →

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10 digital marketing key data about 2013 that will be useful in 2014

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Stefano

From SmartInsights come 10 statistics that show key trends in digital marketing, 10 key questions, 10 quick answers and some more to think about. Here’s my pick of three. Which social networks should we focus on? Which social networks encourage … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Social marketing, Social Media, Social network, Social survey, Social TV, Social value, Survey, Tech industry, Technology, Twitter, User Engagement, User experience, User survey, Viral marketing, Web, Web 2.0, Web 3.0, Web Marketing | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Facebook Year in Review 2013: show off your social profile this year!

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Stefano

A small side box appeared today in my Facebook profile page: it’s the Year in Review 2013. It’s a brand-new way for Facebook to give you a view over the past years showing you the most popular statuses you shared … Continue reading →

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Facebook drops Thumb icon, chooses Like and Share buttons

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Stefano

It’s been three years since the Thumb Facebook icon was introduced, on Wednesday Facebook Ray’s post on Developers’ blog stated this: Today, we’re introducing a new design for both Like and Share to help people share more great content across … Continue reading →

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Flickr announces new features, new look and 1 Terabyte of free space

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Stefano

Flickr gets new, huge and fantastic (again)! Yahoo’s CEO Marissa Mayer, after yesterday acquisition of Tumblr, gets a new score by revamping Flickr with the main release since 2005. What’s new: 1 Terabyte of free space for everyone, Ad free … Continue reading →

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What does the modern marketer look like? Check this infographic

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Stefano

The marketing profession is changing. Check this cool infographic about what’s required, today, to work as a 2013-marketer: Part Artist, Part Scientist. [Via SalesForce Blog]

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An Apple or Samsung commercial? No, even better: Somersby Cider (yes, made with apples)!

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Stefano

This commercial is so brilliant! We all know how people (us) queue up outside stores whenever Apple releases a new product. It’s amazing how much this event has become ritual: door opening, store people welcoming customers, people getting crazy around … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, App world, Brand, Business, Case Study, Digital life, Digital media, Ideas, iPhone, Marketing, Media, Mobile advertisement, Online advertisement, Smartphone, Social marketing, Social Media, Social network, Technology, TV ads, User Engagement, Video, Viral video, Youtube | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment