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Social Practicality

Social media sites aid in the making of everyday decisions

Implications - With the ongoing shift towards an online lifestyle, more individuals are turning to their social media sites for input in making everyday decisions. By providing social media applications that act as alarm clocks, forecast the weather and allow users to compare restaurants and other services, businesses are giving more practical, day-to-day uses for social media beyond its original communication and networking purposes.

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6 Featured, 41 Examples: 391,508 Total Clicks

Date Range: Feb 11 - Apr 11

Trending: Average

Consumer Insight Topics: Tech Business Social Media

Featured Examples

Anti-Bullying Social Media - Facebook is Set to Unveil Its Dramatically Improved Security Features

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Mild 3,583 Clicks Pub: Mar 16, 11

Anti-Bullying Social Media

Facebook is Set to Unveil Its Dramatically Improved Security Features

The mammoth social networking site Facebook has come under fire over the past few years over their security features and the rise of social media harassment. The upcoming release of a whole new set of… [More]

Social Media Feeders - Granatapet Develops a Billboard With Foursquare That Releases Dog Food

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Average 3,726 Clicks Pub: Mar 31, 11

Social Media Feeders

Granatapet Develops a Billboard With Foursquare That Releases Dog Food

German pet food manufacturer Granatapet has taken interactive advertising to a whole new level with their billboard. The problem with most traditional advertising is that the consumer can only see the… [More]

Virtual Charity Cafes - The Christchurch Cafe is an Ingenious Way to Aid Earthquake Victims

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Mild 1,856 Clicks Pub: Mar 8, 11

Virtual Charity Cafes

The Christchurch Cafe is an Ingenious Way to Aid Earthquake Victims

A clever and ethically minded website by the name of Christchurch Cafe has recently taken a uniquely creative way to raising funds for victims of New Zealand's recent earthquake. Featuring a list of virtual… [More]

Social Media Entertainment Apps - Throw a Bash for Your Online Friends With the Hurricane Party App

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Mild 3,054 Clicks Pub: Mar 26, 11

Social Media Entertainment Apps

Throw a Bash for Your Online Friends With the Hurricane Party App

Put the social back in social networking with the Hurricane Party App. Let's admit it, you may be really popular online on a number of social media platforms, but how often do you actually hang out (IRL)… [More]

Interactive Exercise Apps - 'Git Fit' for iPhone Turns Working Out into Social Networking

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Untested 10,176 Clicks Pub: Feb 1, 11

Interactive Exercise Apps

'Git Fit' for iPhone Turns Working Out into Social Networking

If you're lacking the motivation to go for a jog, 'Git Fit' for iPhone is an app that will rile your competitive spirit because your exercise stats will be visible to your friends. The package comes with… [More]

Social Media Alarm Clocks - The Alarm App Tweets and Facebooks Your Morning Wake-Up

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Mild 3,911 Clicks Pub: Feb 27, 11

Social Media Alarm Clocks

The Alarm App Tweets and Facebooks Your Morning Wake-Up

The Alarm app is a new iPhone app that lets you shout at your alarm to snooze it. The app has a special function that lets you snooze it via shouting. And by shouting, I mean mumbling obscenities. The… [More]