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Tweetonomics

Social media creates new career opportunities, products and service industries

Implications - With Twitter now a household term, the popular social media site has allowed various businesses, products and jobs relating to their site to flourish. As more users join this online community, more career opportunities will evolve due to the viral success of the Twittersphere.
Trend Themes
1. Social Media Marketing - Businesses are using social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook to directly interface with their customers, leaving them with the most straightforward and pleasant interaction possible.
2. Customized Social Media Products - From Twitter leggings to customized sneakers, businesses are creating products that appeal to consumers' desire for personalization and uniqueness.
3. Real-time Interaction - More businesses are integrating real-time interaction with their customers through social media platforms, from hotels providing concierge services through Twitter to Bot Beverages' website controlled by Twitter users.
Industry Implications
1. Marketing and Advertising - Businesses need to leverage social media platforms to market and advertise their products and services to their target audience.
2. Retail and Fashion - The trend of customized social media products, such as Twitter leggings and Daniel Reese's customized sneakers, is disrupting the retail and fashion industry by creating a unique value proposition for consumers.
3. Hospitality and Tourism - The trend of real-time interaction through social media, such as hotels providing concierge services through Twitter, is disrupting the hospitality and tourism industry by offering convenient and personalized customer service.
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10 Featured, 76 Examples:
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Date Range:
Oct 09 — Jul 10
Trending:
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Featured Examples

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The Hyatt chain of hotels is recognizing the power of Twitter in the hospitality industry by extending its Hyatt Concierge services to the microblogging service with @HyattConcierge. Guests and former… MORE
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Mega super-star and social media celebrity Ashton Kutcher is launching a new form of web-based reality TV, or is it a talk show? Well, we’re not sure yet, but however you want to describe the launch of… MORE
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Lovejingles.com Makes Personalized Jingles for You and Your Friends
I think we would all love an album of customized songs tailored to our individual personalities and life stories. Since your boyfriend/girlfriend isn’t about to do that for you anytime soon, you need to… MORE

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