Posts Tagged Surveys

What Women Want from Social Sites

Women who are core social network users expect a lot, according to “The Power of Social Networking For Women Research Study” from female-oriented social networking site ShesConnected. Participants in the survey were recruited through several social networks and were encouraged to share it with f

08.17.2009 | Marketing | Hugo Candeias

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Six in 10 companies plan to skip Windows 7

Six in 10 companies in a survey plan to skip the purchase of Microsoft Corp's Windows 7 computer operating system, many of them to pinch pennies and others over concern about compatibility with their existing applications. Windows 7 will be released October 22, but has already garnered good revie

07.13.2009 | Technology | Hugo Candeias

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What Your Favorite Social Network Says About You

Anderson Analytics Survey Reveals Consumers' Likely Interests, Buying Habits, Media Consumption Do you Twitter? Then you are more interested in sex than the average Facebook, MySpace or LinkedIn user. Like LinkedIn? You're more likely to watch soap operas. Favor MySpace? You're probably not i

07.8.2009 | Technology | Hugo Candeias

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60% of Americans would give up alcohol for their mobile phones

In a survey indicative of how users interact with their electronic devices, one in three Americans said they would give up television to keep their mobile phone, and a full 60 percent said they would give up alcohol for a week instead. According to the results of a new survey by Best Buy Mobile

07.2.2009 | Mobile | Hugo Candeias

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Internet is the most popular information source

Internet is the most popular information source

The Internet is by far the most popular source of information and the preferred choice for news ahead of television, newspapers and radio, according to a new poll in the United States. But just a small fraction of U.S. adults considered social websites such as Facebook and MySpace as a good sourc

06.18.2009 | Technology | Hugo Candeias

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Google’s Android falling behind the iPhone

Google’s Android falling behind the iPhone

After matching the iPhone nearly hit for hit in its first five months on the market, Google’s Android has fallen behind the pace set by Apple’s smartphone in terms of its presence on the Web, according to a report issued Monday. “Android and the iPhone’s browsing usage share upon launch w

06.2.2009 | Business | Hugo Candeias

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Top 10 Countries by Internet Users

Top 10 Countries by Internet Users

France, with 37 million Internet users, ranks ninth worldwide in terms of online population in 2009. But not only is France one of the world’s top 10 Internet countries—it is one of the most brand-conscious. Both consumers and marketers seem peculiarly sensitive to the power of brands, on

05.28.2009 | Technology | Hugo Candeias

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UK 2009 Top 100 Marketers

UK 2009 Top 100 Marketers

Marketing's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the industry is the definitive guide to who calls the shots. Each entry is fiercely debated and analysed, with the spending power, influence and profile of both brand and marketer placed under scrutiny to ensure only the best marketers

05.27.2009 | Marketing | Hugo Candeias

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Mobile web take up across Europe up 4% on last year

Mobile web take up across Europe up 4% on last year

Some 24% of Europeans regularly access the internet on their mobile phones, according to a report by Forrester Research. The research found mobile internet use increased over the past year, from 20%, and found the growth in take up increased for consumers who owned smartphones. Some 35% of iP

05.26.2009 | Mobile | Hugo Candeias

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In-flight Wi-Fi: 47% surveyed indicated Wi-Fi is the most important airport amenity!

In-flight Wi-Fi: 47% surveyed indicated Wi-Fi is the most important airport amenity!

Survey shows most business travelers rely on mobile technology, but not as efficiently as they'd like. Hate it when you're notebook battery runs out of juice during a trip? You're not alone. Having a dead PC battery or no place to charge it was the biggest complaint of frequent travelers i

05.26.2009 | Technology | Hugo Candeias

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