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Most People get their News from Social Networks

As reported by Mashable, Pew Internet has analyzed the consumer habits of Americans which includes how they find out about news. The study conducted had a sample of 2,259 adults and found that 75% of the participants found their news through email or social networking sites. 52% of the participants forwarded the news on as [...]

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A List of 20 Interesting Internet Statistics

The group known as JESS3 have created a new video about the internet and its most popular web destinations. As originally posted by SocialTimes, the statistics show some very interesting points about how social media has not only affected the internet, but the entire world. As shown in the video: There are 1.73 billion of [...]

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The Age of Interactive Entertainment

The entertainment industry has become increasingly interactive as people take more control of the media they consume. Since the emergence of reality television, entertainment has become less passive with viewers playing an active role in the experience. As shows become readily available on the Internet, viewers have more power and more choice. Execs in the [...]

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Most Social Brand in 2009: iPhone

If you blog, or if you Tweet, or if you share your thoughts on Facebook, it’s not just your friends who are interested in your thoughts. Vitrue, a “social media management company” which tracks discussions on various social networks that happen to mention prominent brands, has compiled its list of 2009′s “Top Social Brands.” Topping [...]

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gWallet Pockets $12.5 Million in New Funding

gWallet (a San Francisco-based social games company which launched in August) just announced $12.5 million in its first round of funding from venture firms Adam Street Partners, Trinity Ventures and other investors. gWallet is a “virtual currency platform for social media”. The company works directly with advertising agencies to figure out ads and offers can [...]

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