Facebook Isn't Just Social Networking; But A Well-Tuned Analytic Wheel of Tools

The wonderful past and current Facebook products:

• Messenger
• WhatsApp
• Instragram

The future technologies:

• Connectivity
• AI (Artificial Intelligence)
• VR / AR (Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality)

http://yahoonewsdigest-us.tumblr.com/post/143422858824/facebook-takes-live-streaming-to-new-level-with

Facebook Compared As A Country

Ever considered Facebook as a country?

http://www.socialmediatoday.com/social-networks/5-jaw-dropping-social-media-stats-infographics

Social Media Trends: Is it Time for Brands to Retire the Hashtag?

"... research shows that including a hashtag in a Tweet distracts people from doing what a marketer actually wants, like visiting a website or installing an app. A Tweet that doesn’t include a hashtag or @ mentions will generate 23 percent more clicks, Re/code reports. The extra distraction hurts, not helps, social media marketers.

Hashtags use in Super Bowl Ads

http://www.skyword.com/contentstandard/news/social-media-trends-is-it-time-for-brands-to-retire-the-hashtag/

Emoji Analytics - Misinterpretation

Communication considerations when using emojis.

http://www.socialmediatoday.com/social-networks/does-emoji-mean-what-you-think-it-means-new-research-looks-emoji-misinterpretation

More about Emojis

Digital Audience Numbers of Social Media Tools

Facebook really does rule the internet!  Here are the supporting charts:

18-34 years old, #minutes / month

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35+ years old, #minutes / month

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/facebook-comscore-charts_us_56fc0149e4b083f5c60651c4?jud381xwgrzmvaemi&