Each year Mary Meeker, now at Bond Capital, publishes research and data on internet trends. This year's presentation is a healthy 333 slides and packed with fascinating insights. We've picked out a few that focus on mobile... Mobile usage continues to grow as desktop usage plateausMobile ad spend also continues…
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An owned community vs social media groups - it’s about a lot more than upfront costs
This post was first published by Zapnito on April 24 2019. Zapnito are a software platform for creating branded networks that promote thought leadership & drive engagement. We’re an expert community platform, so it probably comes as no surprise that one of the questions we’re often asked is,…
Zuckerberg's so-called revelations about privacy are old news, and deeply ironic
Mark Zuckerberg's recent blog discussing Facebook's vision to become a 'privacy-focused' platform comes just over a month after he announced its merger with Instagram and WhatsApp. The merger has raised concerns (from, amongst others, Ireland's DPC who regulate Facebook in the EU) for users' privacy across the three platforms and…
Are professional communication apps becoming too gimmicky?
You take a look at your smartphone’s app hub, only to see that Linkedin has issued yet another update. It’s another ‘social’ feature. For the world’s leading professional connection and communication service, it sure is becoming a little too similar to Facebook and other social media platforms…
Professional networking tips for introverts
Naturally, introverts have a tougher time when networking professionally. They may struggle to build rapport with new connections, and lack the motivation to even attend networking events. Although introverts have a reputation of being content in their own company, they often harbour the desire to be able to more easily…
The future of professional networking is digital
Traditionally, professional networks include colleagues, industry connections and future employers. Yet in a world that runs on digital and where jobs are becoming more interdisciplinary and cross-functional, professional networks are naturally becoming more dynamic. The modern shape of these networks mirrors the ever evolving future of work. In a previous…