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The data is also an indicator of the importance of the so-called social media (Facebook, Twitter and others) in modern life.
The survey form asked people to answer the question "Where do you lose most of your time?", provided were six options, which ended up in the following order:
In social media - 36%
Fantasy Sports (simulators property) - 25%
Watching TV - 23%
Shopping - 9%
Reading - 2%
At work - 2%
Source: Adweek.com
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August 2010
Advertising agency JWT' issued 12 recommendations for making the most of social media to develop and maintain a brand.
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October 2010
People are migrating from television to the digital media, where they interact.
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