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The Economic Impact of Artificial Intelligence [INFOGRAPHIC]
Artificial intelligence really is working hard—so we have to hardly work (well, kind of). In 2011, industrial robot sales hit about 160,000 units, translating to $8.5 billion in sales—this was by far the highest level recorded for any single year....
The Effects of Media and Technology on Young Children in the U.S. [INFOGRAPHIC]
Today’s children are deeply impacted and consumed by media and technology—42 percent of children eight years and younger have a TV in their bedroom; 29 percent have a DVD/VCR; 11 percent have a video game console; and four percent have a computer....
Uncle Sam Wants You! To Hack [INFOGRAPHIC]
In America, a new kind of draft is calling on students to counter cyber terrorism. In 2010, the United States needed 20,000 cybersecurity experts but only had about 1,000. The U.S. government is recruiting young people to create a workforce of...
Why Does the Internet Love Cats So Much? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Felines have a long-standing history as companions to the human race, but why exactly have we all grown to love cats so much? An even better question would be, why have they completely taken over the internet in the past few years? Well, the...
Standard Web Retargeting vs. Facebook Exchange [INFOGRAPHIC]
How does good old fashioned standard web retargeting stand up to the mighty Facebook Exchange? The hottest thing to hit the proverbial online advertising shelves in 2012, Facebook Exchange (FBX) took targeted advertising to a whole new level....
Inside Google's Wallet [INFOGRAPHIC]
We all know Google and whether you love it or hate it, your online business sooner or later will depend on it. And when you do use it to some extent in your online marketing activities, knowing the ins and outs of Google is a given. Today, we're...
Social Media Marketing Wins and Fails [INFOGRAPHIC]
2012 is behind us and now we have the opportunity to reflect on the wins (and fails) of social media marketing. While we know that 2012 was chock full of companies' social media snafus, some of them hilariously memorable, some good came out of 2012...
How an Internet Troll Thinks [INFOGRAPHIC]
It’s fascinating getting inside the mind and psyche of an Internet troll. How exactly do these trolls think? Deindividuation is central to understanding their thought process—the term describes that people are less likely to stick to social norms...
Social Gifting: The New Way to Gift [Infographic]
Let's face it, gifts can get expensive, especially all of the new eletronics that are always coming out. And these are usually the gifts that are on the top of all our loved ones wish lists. So how can you get someone a gift they really want without...
Major U.S. Brands and Social Media [Infographic]
Social media has gone mainstream, and businesses that fail to recognize this will be left behind or soon out of business. Major U.S. brands have recognized the extraordinary power of tapping into social media for marketing and promotional purposes....
Successful Online Business Pioneers of 2012 [Infographic]
Successful entrepreneurs are able to convert a vision into reality, and they’re able to triumph over adversity. 2012 saw the rise of several such individuals who were able to leave a lasting mark in the online sphere. Paul Sciarra and Ben Silbermann...
The Rise of a Revolutionary Marketing Tool [Infographic]
We've all seen an infographic, whether you knew that's what it was called or not. Infographics have been around for years, but have only recently gained popularity. In fact, the very first infographic was published in 1626.Infographics are...
Highlights in Social Media 2012 [Infographic]
2012 has been one crazy year for social media. Pinterest was named Best New Startup, Facebook bought Instagram, Facebook went public, Psy's 'Gangnam Style' became the most viewed video in history, and the list goes on.Want to see just how eventful...
Customer Service Is Going Social [INFOGRAPHIC]
Customer support is very important when running a business and when deciding what and where to buy. And it has gradually made its way into the world of social media. About 47% of social media users are "actively seeking" customer service through...
Cults and Marketing: More Similar Than You Might Think [Infographic]
If you’re an Apple fan, chances are you have a multitude of reasons as to why you’ll never switch from your iPhone to an Android phone ready to go at any given moment. If you have an iPad, a MacBook, an iPod or any number of Apple products you...
What Social Media Sites Would Look Like If They Were In High School [Infographic]
It's no secret that in today's society, we post all about our lives through social networking. So in turn, whatever it is you're posting about; be it status updates, photos, or videos, these posts are describing who you are in a nutshell. With...
Evolution of the Salesperson: Become Social or Die [Infographic]
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a salesperson in an age when anything from clothes to groceries can be bought online? We live in a social world: more and more consumers are buying things online, researching products and getting...
Facebook Psychology [Infographic]
How exactly is Facebook and Internet addiction affecting our minds? Or is it something you've even thought about? Chances are it hasn't even crossed your mind that constantly checking for new notifications or spending hours a day on the Internet is...
Which are the Most Social Colleges? [Infographic]
If it weren't for college students, social media probably wouldnt be as popular as it is. I mean afterall, Facebook started as a social site just for college students, but how social are the actual colleges? Almost every business, even colleges use...
The Social Media Monster [Infographic]
It's no surprise that social media consumes a good amount of our time, and it's perfectly fine when you have nothing else to do, but when you are at work its a big no-no. I know, I know, it's hard to resist the urge to see if someone 'liked' your...
