Tuneup We Are Social’s Tune-up #83 10 Apr 2013 Welcome to this week’s Tune Up with social media news from across the globe! We start with Facebook Home, released late last week, that is sure to be an interesting addition for Android users. We wonder how long, or will it be released also for iOS users? Facebook introduces Home Last week saw a lot […]
A Home run for Facebook? 8 Apr 2013 Yesterday, Facebook unveiled its ‘Facebook phone’. Rather than manufacturing a physical handset, instead Facebook is hijacking the everyday Android smartphone with a clever piece of software (a ‘Launcher’) which turns it into an always-connected Facebook device. Called Facebook Home, once installed it appears on the home screen of any Android device, and consists of a […]
The Week According to the Internet #23 5 Apr 2013 This week; the Internet does April Fools, Hadoken-ing versus Vader-ing and the most annoying teenager on Instagram. Have a look at what everyone’s talking about this week. GENIUS: Arthur C. Clarke predicts the Internet in 1974. EXPLODED: This guy doesn’t want anymore Peeps. ABBREVIATED: Pay for vowels? April Fools from Twttr. LOATHED: Meet Lavish, the worst teenager on Instagram. […]
Tuneup We Are Social: Tuesday Tune-Up #82 2 Apr 2013 Smartphone users check Facebook 14 times a day Are you a Facebook addict? Unless you check it more than 14 times a day on your smartphone, you actually fall below the daily average – no wonder Facebook is the third most popular app on smartphones! Channels of communication are now a constant in our lives […]
The Week According To The Internet #22 28 Mar 2013 This week; Giant Easter eggs, the cutest dog in the world and getting creative on Facebook. It’s a four day week guys, which just means you get your Internet fill early! GRIM: Actresses without teeth. ANTISOCIAL: One way to avoid shopping crowds. BRIGHT SIDE: Things can only get better…right? POPULAR: A collection of the most creative Facebook […]
Tuneup We Are Social: Tuesday Tune-Up #81 26 Mar 2013 YouTube hit the 1 billion a month unique users mark Online video giant YouTube put their success into context for us last Wednesday, announcing their achievement of 1 billion unique users per month. This means “almost half of the people on the Internet visit the online site each month”. Looking specifically at Generation C (18-34 […]
Nielsen’s Mobile Consumer Report 25 Mar 2013 Nielsen have just released their Mobile Consumer Report. It’s got some interesting findings, so we thought we’d give you a summary. The current landscape Mobile phone ownership in both developed and high-growth countries has reached a critical mass, with no growth from the first half of 2012. The high rates of ownership are shown in […]
The Week According To The Internet #21 22 Mar 2013 This week; spray on jeans, a classy prom invitation and a Mario Kart love song. Take a look at what exploded on the Internet this week. PRANKED: Pepsi and Jeff Gordon take someone for a ride. ASKED OUT: Will you go to prom with me, Kate? INTERPRETED: Selfless Portraits for strangers on Facebook. IMPROVED: Preview for Star Trek Into […]
Tuneup We Are Social: Tuesday Tune-up #80 19 Mar 2013 Facebook ads on par with TV for FMCG According to those FMCG brands using Facebook, advertising on the network is as effective as its TV equivalent and offers a better return on investment. Nestle and General Mills both claimed they could trace a high percentage of sales to Facebook advertising after recent cross-platform campaigns; the […]
The Week According To The Internet #20 15 Mar 2013 This week; branded superheroes, a very small surf and a messy St. Patrick’s Day. Sit back, relax and get your weekly dose of Internet. PUZZLED: Sir Ravi juggles and solves a Rubik’s Cube. CANDID: Mila Kunis interviewed by Chris Stark, 10,560,000 views. PLAY: Miniature surfing trip. PARODIED: The Poke’s response to 3’s pony mixer. MIXED: Ed Sheeran and […]
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