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Developing Countries See Rapid Social Networking Growth

Social Networking Growing Dramatically in Developing Countries

According to a recent report by the Pew Research Center, social networking is growing more rapidly in developing countries than in developed markets, where social network growth has already plateaued. The survey measured increases in the double-digits for social networking in emerging markets such as Russia, Indonesia and Mexico, and found that “people in lower income nations who have online access use social networking at rates that are as high, or higher, than those found in affluent countries.” Read →

Israelis and Russians Spend Twice as Much Time on Social Networks as US Users

Israelis and Russians Spend Most Time on Social Networks via comScore

In what countries are people spending the most time on social networks? Recently published data by comScore ranks the countries with the highest amount of hours each visitor spent on social networking sites during April 2011. Read →

93% of Internet Users in Philippines Use Facebook.com

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On March 23, 2011 comScore released the ‘Top Ten Global Markets By Facebook % Reach.” The Philippines ranks at #1 with nearly 93% of the online population visiting Facebook.com during the month of February. Israel and Turkey follow closely behind, both with nearly 90% of their online populations using Facebook.com. Read →

Malaysians Are Friendliest, With An Avg. 233 Friends in Social Networks

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Consumer research company TNS has released “Digital Life,” the “world’s largest study into consumers’ digital behaviours and attitudes ever conducted.”  It’s based on a September 2010 study of online behaviour and perspectives in 46 countries.* Developing/rapid-growth markets are the most avid users of social networks. The study found that social networking has become a mainstream activity [...] Read →

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