It’s been said several times our favorite social networks have really struggled to turn a profit. YouTube, MySpace, Twitter and Facebook all are in this same boat, though they must not be a total money sink since they’re still around. The bigger ones do have advertising programs in place at least.
Wireless Networks Prepare For Inauguration Traffic Jam
With the 2009 Presidential Inauguration taking place Tuesday, wireless companies are working to optimize their network capacities in and around Washington, D.C. to prepare for the expected increase in demand."For months, wireless carriers have been working hard to prepare for what could be an unprecedented Inauguration week," said Steve Largent, President and CEO of CTIA-The Wireless Association.
Social Networks, Not Just For Kids Anymore
From the outset Facebook was a bit more grownup than MySpace, which has been, at least according to Internet legend, the teen realm. But as of the end of 2008, grownups have pretty much raided all of the social networks. Recently, one teen I know lamented that his friends at school preferred Facebook. “MySpace is better,” he said. “They let you customize your page and there aren’t as many old people there.”
eMarketer: UK Social Networks Attractive To Advertisers
Indicators that times are tough shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, and a new report from eMarketer suggests that some advertisers will respond by making cutbacks. The research and analysis company took a close look at a few social networks, though, and believes advertisers in the UK won’t turn their backs on them too much.
MySpace, Facebook Top Mobile Social Networks
Close to half (46%) of those who use social networks have visited a social network by using their mobile phone, according to ABI Research.The majority (70%) have visited MySpace and another 67 percent have visited Facebook. No other social networking site reached 15 percent mobile adoption.
Universities Use Social Networks for Applicant Screening
When you’re a kid, say in high school, you don’t always consider the potential consequences for all your actions, especially on a career level. This is even truer when you don’t even have an idea of what you’re going to do with your life. When I was in high school, I had no idea that I would eventually be writing for an online publication. I didn’t even know where I would be going to college. I’m glad social networks were not in existence yet (not that I’m admitting to any foul behavior).
More Employers Using Social Networks To Screen Job Candidates
More employers are screening potential job candidates by looking at their social networking profiles.
Social Networks Still Unheard Of In Many Quarters
It seems that a surprising number of people couldn’t care less about Facebook, MySpace, and other social networks with hundreds of millions of users. Namely because, according to new statistics from Synovate, a whole lot of people are completely unfamiliar with social networking.
Social Networks’ Popularity As Determined By Search
MySpace is on top in the U.S., Facebook follows, and so on; we’re all familiar with the usual social network rankings. But here’s some interesting news: Orkut seems better suited to Iran than America. And Facebook, while successful here, should consider relocating its headquarters to Turkey. Or so imply some new stats, anyway.
Conflicting Futures for Social Networks
It is being said that major social networks like MySpace and Facebook, and perhaps social networks as we know them have reached their climaxes in terms of usage and monetization. Om Malik says these networks are getting a "sanity check", citing new numbers from comScore: Today there are numbers out from comScore that indicate plateauing growth for the big two — MySpace and Facebook — in the U.S.