# Social Media Timelines The 'Skype a Coming of Age Story' Infographic is Lighthearted & Info-Packed By Emily Evans | Published 2011-07-08 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skype-a-coming-of-age-story References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/a-short-history-of-skype-infographic) & [onlinemba](http://www.onlinemba.com/blog/skype-timelin/) Over the past 10 years, Skype has transformed from an unsuccessful business venture to one of the most significant computer-based communication tools of the decade, as the 'Skype a Coming of Age Story' infographic demonstrates. The colorful, info-packed infographic was created by 'OnlineMBA,' which specializes in creating comprehensive resource guides for users. Skype has received a great deal of publicity lately as a result of landing a $8.5 billion deal from the heavyweights at [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enterprise-communication-platform), and more recently talks of collaborating with [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-facebook-metaverse). For those looking to learn a bit more about the turbulent journey Skype has taken to achieve its enormous success, the 'Skype a Coming of Age Story' infographic is a must-see! **Implications** - Infographics continue to prove their worth within a society of consumer's with little patience for information-overload. Businesses that utilize infographics on their websites will find that the combination of [colorful graphics, timelines, and information](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timelinecraft) will help users to easily be intrigued to learn more about a company. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Infographic Marketing:** Businesses that utilize infographics on their websites will find that the combination of colorful graphics, timelines, and information will help users to easily be intrigued to learn more about a company. - **Computer-based Communication Tools:** Skype's transformation from an unsuccessful business venture to one of the most significant computer-based communication tools of the decade presents opportunities for further innovation in this area. - **Collaboration Between Software Companies and Social Media Platforms:** Skype's talks of collaborating with Facebook opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the realm of software company and social media platform partnerships. ### Who This Affects Most - **Marketing and Advertising:** The rise of infographics as effective marketing tools presents opportunities for businesses in the marketing and advertising industry to explore new ways of engaging consumers. - **Telecommunications:** Skype's success as a computer-based communication tool highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the telecommunications industry. - **Software Development:** The collaboration between Skype and Facebook suggests potential opportunities for disruptive innovation in the software development industry, particularly in relation to social media integration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Conversation Insight Analytics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/messages-wrapped.md) - [Visualized Social Media Data](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagraph.md) - [Travel Story Visuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-wrapped.md) - [Interactive Timeline Visuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-neoglass.md) - [Visual Timelapse Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfiestory.md) - [Colorful AI Timelines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeplayio.md) - [Streaming Moments Surge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotifys-wrapped-2025.md) - [Gen Z-Coded Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-chronically-online.md) - [Dynamic Visual Communication Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converstory.md)