# Social Media Collaborations Facebook and Skype Partner Up for an Interesting Venture By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-and-skype References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2010/09/facebook-skype-partnership.html) & [kara.allthingsd](http://kara.allthingsd.com/20100929/exclusive-facebook-and-skype-readying-wide-ranging-integration-partnership/) Two widespread social media hubs [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook1) and [Skype](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dial-anyone) are collaborating for an epic business and communication venture. The the website and the software application will be joining forces to make [virtual communication between online users](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statuz) much more integrated. Facebook and Skype are in the process of developing this intriguing partnership. The two interfaces will essentially be integrated so that Skype's regular functions will be accessible through Facebook for users who have merged their two accounts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Social Media Integration:** The integration of different social media platforms will continue to provide extensive opportunities for better communication and online experience. - **Virtual Collaboration:** The collaboration between different companies and platforms will further enhance virtual collaboration opportunities like never before. - **Unified Communication:** The unification of communication platforms will become more essential due to the growing importance of virtual communication in modern times. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Social Media:** Social media platforms should continue investing in possible partnerships with other platforms to provide integrated online experiences. - **Communication and Collaboration Tools:** There should be more developments in digital communication tools to accommodate the growing demand for virtual communication and collaboration. - **Software Development:** The integration of different software platforms should be explored to create seamless online experiences for users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Workplace-Focused Messenger Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workplace-integration.md) - [App-Facilitated VR Integrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatsapp-4.md) - [Collaborative Social Media Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapchat-shared-stories.md) - [Social Networking Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-social-caf.md) - [Community-Focused Social Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-chats.md) - [Metaverse Collaboration Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qualcomm-and-microsoft.md) - [Consolidated Collaboration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaboration-platforms.md) - [Interactive Game Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-game-streaming.md) - [In-Game Social Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discord-2.md)