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Facebook Trends & Statistics

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Canada Mobile Time Spent and Ad Spending 2018

Canada Mobile Time Spent and Ad Spending 2018

Report
Sep 13, 2018

As mobile devices become dominant tools for media consumption and advertiser strategy, brands in Canada are assessing which mobile apps deliver the best paid opportunities.

Social Network Users in Asia-Pacific 2018

Social Network Users in Asia-Pacific 2018

Report
Sep 12, 2018

In 2018, Asia-Pacific will be Facebook’s fastest-growing region for users. Uptake in India will drive growth, with its audience increasing 17.3% to 216.1 million.

Are Smartphone Users Weeding Out Facebook?

Article
Sep 10, 2018

A new survey suggests that Facebook users are aggressively deleting the app from their phones—but are they really? In the latest episode of eMarketer’s “Behind the Numbers,” we dig into the data about social network users and their attitudes about privacy. How is Facebook’s usage holding up amidst continuing scrutiny of its business?

The Big Issues Changing Mobile Marketers' Mindset in Canada

The Big Issues Changing Mobile Marketers' Mindset in Canada

Interview
Sep 10, 2018

Jed Schneiderman, co-founder and president of Tapped Mobile, talks about the big issues marketers need to focus on today, and the trends that might not be worth their time.

The Weekly Listen: Hearings in DC, Sneaker Controversies, and the Raters Get Rated

Article
Sep 09, 2018

Every week on eMarketer’s “Behind the Numbers” podcast, we take a few minutes to discuss some of the most intriguing headlines over the past seven days. This week, we’re talking about Twitter and Facebook’s day on Capitol Hill, plus the brouhaha over Nike’s new ad, an Instagram bid to get users buying, and more.

Some Marketers Are Cutting Back on Third-Party Data

Some Marketers Are Cutting Back on Third-Party Data

Article
Sep 05, 2018

Web browsers, Facebook and the GDPR have each done their part to make third-party data less appealing.

News Startup Launches on Facebook First

Article
Aug 29, 2018

In the latest episode of "Behind the Numbers," eMarketer's Paul Verna and Patricia Orsini discuss whether a new Facebook-first news network called Progress News Network (PNN) can find an audience on the social platform.

Facebook Is Tops with Everyone but Teens

Facebook Is Tops with Everyone but Teens

Article
Aug 28, 2018

The number of Facebook users in the US will inch up 0.9% this year to 169.5 million. While growth has plateaued, Facebook is still the most used social network among all age groups, except for teens.

In the UK, Younger Users Flock to Snapchat

In the UK, Younger Users Flock to Snapchat

Article
Aug 27, 2018

Snapchat will overtake Facebook among 18- to 24-year-olds this year, according to eMarketer’s latest forecast on social network usage.

Which Social Networks Are US Users Most Likely On?

Article
Aug 24, 2018

In the latest episode of our "Behind the Numbers" podcast, eMarketer's Debra Aho Williamson and Chris Bendtsen discuss how top social networks like Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram rank among different age groups.

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The Intern Podcast

Article
Aug 17, 2018

We let the eMarketer interns take over the studio for a day so they could explain their digital behaviors to the world. Are these younger folks using Facebook the way they used to? What do they use each of the social media platforms for? What do they think about digital advertising? How do their spending habits vary?

Congress Is Preoccupied by Big Tech

Congress Is Preoccupied by Big Tech

Article
Aug 16, 2018

Quorum mined statements from members of Congress over the past decade and found that they talk more about technology than any other sector of the economy.

Some People Say Their Data Is Worth More than Their Car

Some People Say Their Data Is Worth More than Their Car

Article
Aug 14, 2018

Recent controversies over data security may be amping up consumer concerns about privacy. A new survey asked how much consumers valued their data. The answer was simple: a lot.

How Platforms Like Facebook Watch Are Changing Video Advertising in Social Media

How Platforms Like Facebook Watch Are Changing Video Advertising in Social Media

Interview
Aug 09, 2018

Billy Boulia, vice president and group director of social strategy at Digitas, talks about about the value of social in-stream advertising and the challenges ahead.

Social Networks Get Serious About TV-Style Programming

Social Networks Get Serious About TV-Style Programming

Article
Aug 09, 2018

Long-form video is spreading across social media. Some marketers are placing pre-roll and mid-roll ads in social shows, but the audiences are small and the measurement capabilities are limited.

Social Media Effectiveness Roundup 2018

Social Media Effectiveness Roundup 2018

Article
Aug 08, 2018

The amount of time individuals spend with social networks continues to increase, especially with the proliferation of newer platforms like Instagram and Snapchat. US adults averaged approximately 51 minutes of daily time with social networks in 2017. eMarketer has curated this Roundup of articles, insights and interviews to help you reach social media users effectively.

Video Ads in Social Media 2018

Video Ads in Social Media 2018

Report
Aug 08, 2018

The social platforms are getting serious about long-form shows. Here’s what’s driving Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter toward this form of video—and what advertisers need to know.

How Social Media Giants Are Dealing With a New Set of Challenges

Article
Aug 01, 2018

In the latest episode of "Behind the Numbers," eMarketer's Debra Aho Williamson and Monica Peart discuss key highlights from Facebook and Twitter's recent earnings calls.

In Switzerland, Instagram Adoption Is Rapid

In Switzerland, Instagram Adoption Is Rapid

Article
Aug 01, 2018

Instagram’s user base in Switzerland has almost tripled since 2015, according to eMarketer’s latest forecast. More than half of social network users in the country, or 1.9 million people, will access the platform regularly in 2018.

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