5 hot trends that reflect the social-sphere’s heartbeat for the 1st semester 2012.

Social sites, search engines and applications are increasingly using your information in an effort to provide personal web experience. Are you aware of the type, method and usage of data drawn by the back-engines? Learn how they do it for 6 of the most popular social networks.

6500 US conusmers were surveyed about how they use mobile devices and social media from product research to purchase decision and in-store experience.

Walk through the Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin fields with confidence considering the Dos and Donts suggested by Return on Digital. Try to remain on the bright side of this infographic.

Think beyond of your times. A hypothetical senario 40 years ahead that scripts the Google plus funeral while praising Facebook’s dominance based on present traffic stats. Exaggeration?

An extensive review with qualitative and quantitative social media metrics concluding the social media marketing effectiveness of the most popular fast food companies on facebook and twitter. Hungry for rankings?

Here are useful formulas for social marketing metrics valid for all platforms, proving that social engagement is measurable and tangible. Utilize and analyze the results of your social efforts.

Here is illustrated the social activity and mobile usage boom comparing statistics of 2 olympiad periods, one of Beijing 2008 and the present London 2012

Basic comparison statistics for the high five of social networks: Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook, Google + and Pinterest.

The way we interact with the existing and new social media channels differs greatly between men and women. In 5 “fighting” rounds you will learn about the numbers behind the social habits of the sexes and the final knock out.

It’s good to get social. It’s better to implement a social media strategy. But all the best is to measure the results of your efforts and keep claiming your fans & followers.

Are you craving for domination over social networks? Read this guide and you will boost your powerbrain for effective online marketing strategies on facebook, twitter and You tube.

Well, ok – this is not the best infoGRAPHIC in terms of styling. But it worths to read these twitter stats from the business point of view.

The “mad” Lady of the Gaga pop culture has the world at her fingers showing an extravagant social influence perfectly aligned with her attitude.

3800 marketers declare their views and concerns over the current state of social media channels. All of them agree about the value for their busines but almost the half is still seeking advice on ROI measurement and targeting. If you are in this field then it’s a must-read classic report.

Ok Pinterest is extremely popular to women – we know it. But what’s the pie split among the other social media networks? Social bookmarking sites aren’t women’s preference.

Are you a FOMO sufferer? Do you feel insecurity whenever you’re missing friends’updates, trends or online content on social media. Take the test and learn what FOMO is.

Jumpthru tries to anatomize the relation of women with blogs and social media. Blogging platforms and pinterest win the premiership of females’ trust with the former taking over as far purchasing decisions.