Visualizations

Every minute, a whole lot of stuff happens in social media. This infographic from earlier this year tells a pretty compelling story and the data is probably much smaller than reality today.

This very simple but powerful infographic by Carfax breaks down the statistics surrounding car safety.

So you're new to this whole social media thing. Maybe you're savvy enough to know your Facebook from your Twitter, your Pinterest from your Spotify. But what about Tagged? Xing? Futubra?

Every year, BrandZ comes out with a top 100, listing the most valuable brands in the world. The 2012 list is one that shows nearly half of them lost value. Via: Connecticut Ford.

Data is the key to the technology world.

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Via: Hartford Dodge

It's hard to believe how large the world is today. With 7 billion humans populating the Earth, there are tremendous advantages to the widespread growth and there are clear dangers that are arising as a result. This graphic helps us to take a look at the way we've grown, the breakdown of how people are distributed, and gives us clues as to what to expect in our future.

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Via: Boston Toyota

Now that the company is public, the site that has nearly a billion peoples' interest is starting to garner even more.

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With so much money going into social media as a marketing and branding tool, it...

Despite the critical role that water has in our everyday lives, few people realize that the world’s freshwater supply is facing a major crisis in the near future. Spread the word by sharing this infographic on your blog, website, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest to help increase awareness of this important issue.

The Education of the Presidents...

There has been a lot more talk over the last several months about mobile. It has transitioned from a "check box" item where dealers ask their vendors the simple yes or no question, "Do you have mobile sites in your package?" Today, the questions are more along the lines of, "What makes your mobile websites better than my competitors'?"

If you’re a smart phone owner you use apps, it’s as simple as that. You might use some more than others (Facebook - cough, cough), but regardless they are an integral part of your smartphone experience.

Working with an unhappy customer is no longer a one-on-one experience.

... Via New Orleans Chevrolet.

Nearly everyone in America and billions around the world are being touched in some way by mobile technology. Even those who do not have Android phones, Kindle Fires, or iPads are seeing how trends in mobile devices are making a difference for everyone.

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Via: Tallahassee Used Cars

As American sports go, few (if any) are as popular and growing in popularity as NASCAR.

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Via: Tampa Honda Dealers

The rising popularity of social media marketing has directly increased the amount of efforts put into utilization of this marketing channel by small businesses. The following inforgraphic examines if there is truly a measurable ROI in social media.