A History of the Business of Social Media

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February 13, 2012

Social media has come a long way since it's humble beginnings over 30 years ago. This infographic gives us a short history of the many innovative companies that have helped shape the environment that we so heavily rely on to communicate and also takes a look at some of the business deals behind them. What's next? You decide.

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Desean Higinio 7 days ago

i did not get it
- Desean Higinio 7 days ago
  
  wait wait no still do not get it
Alfonso Tulli 3 months ago

I don't think this infografic can really sport its title. It shows things that are not "social media" such as AOL IM (its a chat app) or twitter (its a microblogging platform, just like Tumblr).It includes Bing (a search engine), and it doesn't talk about Google Reader (which is, such as youtube or pinterest, a REAL social media).A social media is based upon the kind of media around which users gather.Even if, around the 1980, the meaning of "social media" had surely a different meaning, platforms such as G+ or Facebook shouldn't be shown in this one, as well as many others.Or, since the variety of "social" products included, it should have another title, for example: "History of the Business of the Social Platform". :)
Matthias Brendler 3 months ago

Hi Kalina,Forgetting something?... *** SixDegrees.com?6D was a social network service website that lasted from 1997-2001. I was the Creative Director.Adam Seifer, a 6D partner + subsequent founder of FotoLog hired me.Heady times — lots of great stories.Best, Matthias
AARON SCHOENBERGER 3 months ago

Very interesting infographic, Kalina! Keep up the good work. I'm loving what American Express has done with the OPEN Forum.