Thursday 27 September 2012

Facebook Research

Facebook www.facebook.com



Who owns Facebook?

Mark Zukerberg
 
Do they also own any traditional media businesses? (Give details).

NO

What other internet sites do they own?

Facebook also own INSTAGRAM, this is a social networking site for people to upload pictures of themselves or places they are at. it was establishd to allow users to show freinds/family what they are up to but in forms of pictures.

What is its revenue?

The latest revenue for facebook in 2011 was about 4 million dollars.

What is its overall worth?

2012 they were estimated to be worth 104 billion dollars
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18116434

Research five key facts about the institution.

  • 1 in every 13 people on Earth is on Facebook
  • 35+ demographic represents more than 30% of the entire user base
  • 71.2 % of all USA internet users are on Facebook
  • In 20 minutes 1,000,000 links are shared on Facebook
  • In 20 minutes 1,484,000 event invites are posted

  • Link below shows 45 more astonishing facts about facebook. ( CHECK IT OUT )

    http://www.jeffbullas.com/2011/04/28/50-fascinating-facebook-facts-and-figures/

    Find three quotes (with references) about the institution.

    A squirrel dying in front of your house may be more relevant to your interests right now than people dying in Africa. Mark Zukerberg

    Why would you want to put your face in a book?. Zamaan Khan

    To which I should only add that I hate Facebook with every fibre of my being. It gives me hives and makes me dry heave even to think of it. Stephen Fry

    List the key info provided on the company’s corporate homepage.

    "There are over 900 million people on Facebook. Learn how to reach the right audience for your business and turn them into customers."
    https://en-gb.facebook.com/business

    Post up an infographic about the company.



    Embed a YouTube video about it (summarise 5 key points).

    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xJXOavGwAW8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ocXX619kaPM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

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