2009 Trend Reports, Slideshows and Tidbits

Like many of you, I’m doing my survey of what trends are going forecasted for 2009.  I wrote about a few in the last post, in this post, I’m doing  a round-up of some of the interesting articles I’ve run across.

Let’s Get Social.  This is a terrific little slide show by Randy Price.  Grab this one if you have to justify a social media strategy for your company.

The 2008 Social Network Analysis Report. Check out the demographic data for many of the most popular social media sites.

The Yellow Pages Association Report. The YPS most recent survey of small businesses shows that while 53% of all small businesses struggle with getting and keeping customers, two-thirds of them will simply go it alone.  In what ways can you help them?  I’m launching DIYMarketers!  A subscription site where DIYMarketers can get tips, tricks forms and real-world help in getting and keeping customers.

5 Most Dangerous Trends. This slideshow is loaded with all kinds of statistics that you can use in your marketing plan.

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