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Pinterest.com has created a lot of buzz in the US, and it appears to be working its magic in the large EU markets as well.
Is Pinterest the Next Big Social Network in Europe?

Pinterest.com has created a lot of buzz in the US, and it appears to be working its magic in the large EU markets as well.

Social Networking accounted for 16.6 percent of all U.S. online minutes at the end of 2011 and is on track to surpass Portals as the most engaging online activity in 2012.
Facebook-Led Social Media Market is Redefining Communication in the Digital and Physical Worlds

Social Networking accounted for 16.6 percent of all U.S. online minutes at the end of 2011 and is on track to surpass Portals as the most engaging online activity in 2012.

In the UK, the number of smartphone users accessing a bank account via their device has increased by 86 percent over the past year.
The Rise of Mobile Banking in the UK

In the UK, the number of smartphone users accessing a bank account via their device has increased by 86 percent over the past year.

In France, Google Sites continued to rank as the top online property, attracting 44.7 million unique visitors who spent a combined total of 138 million hours on the site in January 2012.
French Sites See Strong Rise in Engagement

In France, Google Sites continued to rank as the top online property, attracting 44.7 million unique visitors who spent a combined total of 138 million hours on the site in January 2012.

Despite the backdrop of continued economic uncertainty, 2011 was a strong year for retail e-commerce.
E-commerce is Back and Bigger than Ever

Despite the backdrop of continued economic uncertainty, 2011 was a strong year for retail e-commerce.

Latest Gems
  • Pinterest.com has created a lot of buzz in the US, and it appears to be working its magic in the large EU markets as well.0February 22, 2012

    Is Pinterest the Next Big Social Network in Europe?

  • Social Networking accounted for 16.6 percent of all U.S. online minutes at the end of 2011 and is on track to surpass Portals as the most engaging online activity in 2012.0February 20, 2012

    Facebook-Led Social Media Market is Redefining Communication in the Digital and Physical Worlds

  • In the UK, the number of smartphone users accessing a bank account via their device has increased by 86 percent over the past year.0February 17, 2012

    The Rise of Mobile Banking in the UK

  • In France, Google Sites continued to rank as the top online property, attracting 44.7 million unique visitors who spent a combined total of 138 million hours on the site in January 2012. 0February 16, 2012

    French Sites See Strong Rise in Engagement

  • Despite the backdrop of continued economic uncertainty, 2011 was a strong year for retail e-commerce. 0February 15, 2012

    E-commerce is Back and Bigger than Ever

  • Online video viewing witnessed impressive gains across a variety of measures in 2011, signaling a behavioral shift in how Americans are consuming video content.0February 14, 2012

    Online Video Boom Signals Sea Change in Video Ecosystem

  • Mark Donovan, comScore SVP for Mobile, shares insights on the future of mobile consumption and highlights key findings from the 2012 U.S. Digital Future in Focus report that will be important in the year ahead. 1February 13, 2012

    Smartphones and Tablets Fuel the Rise of the Digital Omnivore

  • In Europe, retail Sites attracted nearly 310 million unique visitors and reached 81.2 percent of the European online audience. 0February 10, 2012

    Online Retail Attracts Highest Number of Europeans to Date

  • Facebook.com ranked as the top display ad publisher in Brazil during the month of December with 11 billion display ad impressions (17.4 percent market share) reaching 33.1 million people online.0February 8, 2012

    Inaugural Look at Brazil Display Ad Market Shows Facebook Leading as Top Publisher

  • Nearly 66 percent of financial customers reported using online bill pay in early 2011, showing a 2-percent increase from 2010. Among these customers, many have not consolidated their bill pay...0February 8, 2012

    U.S. Bill Pay Activity Grows But Remains Fragmented

  • Italy’s online video audience grew by 8.3 percent from July to December 2011, making it the fastest growing market in EU5.2February 8, 2012

    Italy is Fastest Growing EU5 Online Video Market

  • In Q2 2011, 16 percent of the total U.S. mobile audience age 13+ reported using their mobile devices for accessing financial information or carrying out a financial transaction. While browser...0February 6, 2012

    Mobile Banking App Usage Increases Dramatically in 2011

  • Smartphone owners are increasingly turning to their mobile phone to keep tabs on the latest scores and sports news while on the go.0February 3, 2012

    Smartphones Score a Touchdown with Sports Fans

  • Information that was exclusively released in our latest white paper (Connected Europe: How Smartphones and Tablets are Shifting Media Consumption) shows that 33.7 percent of iPad users in EU5 (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and UK), also owned an iPhone.0February 3, 2012

    Nearly 34 Percent of EU5 Apple iPad Users Also Own an iPhone

  • Facebook’s reach amongst the total internet audience has continued to increase over the past five years across all regions. 0February 1, 2012

    Facebook Shows Strong Growth Over Past Five Years

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