The 'State of Social Media 2012' infographic is an investigation into what this year has seen in the social media realm thus far. Already it has been a fast-paced year with many huge buys and important landmarks for social networks.
Pinterest has reached full force with its naming as the 'Best New Startup of 2011,' President Obama held a Google+ hangout, Instagram was bought for the cool price of $1 billion and now we look to the future. The ever-changing world of online social sites has grown exponentially over the past couple years has sped up and the competition is fierce.
The intense comparisons between Google +, Facebook, Twitter and other user sites has become a forefront battleground online. Social media has integrated into business, corporate policy and it's just the beginning.
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The 'State of Social Media 2012' Infographic Follows This Year So Far
Trend Themes
1. Growing Social Media Landscape - Opportunity for businesses to tap into the expanding social media landscape and reach a wider audience.
2. Increasing Competition Among Social Networking Sites - Disruptive innovation opportunities for new platforms to challenge the dominance of established social media giants.
3. Integration of Social Media in Business and Corporate Policies - Potential for disruptive innovations that facilitate seamless integration of social media into businesses and corporate policies.
Industry Implications
1. Digital Marketing - Disruptive innovations in digital marketing strategies to leverage the growing social media landscape and reach wider audiences.
2. Social Networking - Opportunity for disruptive innovations in social networking platforms to challenge the dominance of established players and attract users.
3. Corporate Technology - Potential for disruptive innovations that integrate social media into business and corporate policies, improving communication and collaboration.