Top 8 Reasons Why Men and Women Use Facebook
Facebook turned 10 on Tuesday, and with 1.23 billion monthly active users, 37 offices worldwide and more than 6,000 employees, it’s something to celebrate. But how are Facebook users actually using the social network after a decade? According to a recent survey conducted by Pew Research, 54% of female responders said they use Facebook to […]
Is Facebook a Truly Mobile-First Company Yet?
Has Facebook finally succeeded in becoming a mobile-first company? That’s the big question heading into the social network’s third quarter earnings results Wednesday. Facebook has impressed analysts and investors in each quarter so far this year by reporting strong growth in mobile ad revenue. The company revealed that mobile ads accounted for 41% of total […]
Is Facebook a Truly Mobile-First Company Yet?
Has Facebook finally succeeded in becoming a mobile-first company? That’s the big question heading into the social network’s third quarter earnings results Wednesday. Facebook has impressed analysts and investors in each quarter so far this year by reporting strong growth in mobile ad revenue. The company revealed that mobile ads accounted for 41% of total […]
Twitter Dethrones Facebook as Teens’ Favorite Social Network for Shopping
Twitter beat out Facebook in the battle for teenagers’ preferred social networks for online shopping. In a recent survey of teens’ retail behavior, participants were asked about their favorite networks, and 26% responded that it was Twitter. Facebook and Instagram each captured the hearts of 23% of survey respondents. Clearly, Instagram’s rising popularity among teens […]
Study: 30% of Americans Get Their News on Facebook
A new study reveals that 30% of Americans get their news on Facebook, and suggests that the social network drives people to media sites who may not have otherwise done so. Of that 30%, more than half — 78% — said they click on news links to media sites after initially logging on for unrelated […]
Facebook Ads Are 1,790% More Profitable on iOS Than Android
After studying more than 200 billion Facebook ads, it has been discovered that the ads are more effective on iOS than on Android. The study conducted by Nanigans shows that Facebook ads on iOS are 1,790% more profitable than on Android-powered devices. Nanigans is one of Facebook’s largest ad buyers specifically focusing on retail advertising. […]
Facebook Ads Are 1,790% More Profitable on iOS Than Android
After studying more than 200 billion Facebook ads, it has been discovered that the ads are more effective on iOS than on Android. The study conducted by Nanigans shows that Facebook ads on iOS are 1,790% more profitable than on Android-powered devices. Nanigans is one of Facebook’s largest ad buyers specifically focusing on retail advertising. […]
Is Your Business Spending Too Much Time on Facebook?
Countless articles and studies have focused on the negative psychological consequences of Facebook. They include everything from depression (seeing friends’ awesome vacation photos while you’re sitting at a computer can spark FOMO, or “Fear of Missing Out”) to relationship problems (a British survey found that nearly one-third of divorce filings in 2011 mentioned Facebook). Researchers […]
Facebook Sells ‘Social Butterfly Blue’ Nail Polish- Facebook Marketing
You can now wear Facebook pride on your fingertips. The company is currently selling a shade of nail polish, “social butterfly blue” at its campus store in Menlo Park, Calif. Although Facebook told Mashable it added the polish to its collection of branded swag at the beginning of the year, its existence was recently brought […]
Foursquare Starts Showing Ads After You Check In
Next time you check in to a location on Foursquare, you may see an ad pop up right after. AdAge reports that brands like Toys ‘R’ Us and Captain Morgan have started placing ads that appear after users check in to locations on Foursquare. Users who check in at a bar may see a Captain […]
