- 21. Dezember 2011

It’s a Social World: Top 10 Need-to-Knows About Social Networking and Where It’s Headed

Sprecher: Comscore, Inc.

The importance of social networking in today’s online experience cannot be overstated. Social networking is the most popular online activity worldwide accounting for nearly 1 in every 5 minutes spent online in October 2011, and reaches 82 percent of the world’s Internet population, representing 1.2 billion users around the globe.

This report analyzes the current state of social networking activity around the globe, providing key insights into how social networking has influenced the digital landscape and implications for marketers operating in this social world.

  • How extensive is consumer usage of social networking and how does it vary by country?
  • What is the current rate of social networking adoption in different parts of the world?
  • Which sites are driving this adoption in different markets?
  • How are these consumer usage dynamics changing over time?
  • Where do these trends appear to be headed in the future?