picture is worth a thousand words. Information graphics, also called "infographics", visually represent complex information, data or knowledge in a quick and clear manner. Social media marketing has embraced infographics because of their viral nature -- people love to share pictures, and brands can associate themselves or their message with infographics.
Let's take a look back at some of the most popular infographics of the year and have you decide what's the best infographic of them all.
Farwell to a Genius
Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Computers, passed away in 2011. This infographic takes a look back on the life and times of Steve Jobs, the man who strived to make a dent in the universe.
The Global Appeal of Angry Birds
Angry Birds debuted in 2009 and has been downloaded over 300 million times. It's on track to reach one billion downloads. People play Angry Birds 200 million minutes per day. Ask Your Target Market used its survey data to make this Angry Birds infographic, which tells the whole story.
An Average Day on Facebook
Curious to see what your friends do on Facebook on a regular day? Facebook users spend 68% of their time "liking" posts, commenting on pictures, and posting comments on status updates. Find out more curious facts about Facebook and friends in this infographic.
Google: Behind the Numbers
Google had $29.3 billion in revenue in 2010, which equals more than the GDP of the 28 poorest countries combined! Google reaches one billion unique visitors per month -- or one in seven people on the entire planet. Google consumed over two billion kilowatt-hours worth of energy in 2010. The Google Behind the Numbers infographic puts the enormity of Google's revenue and infrastructure into perspective.
Sitting is Killing You
As we enter the second decade of the 21st century, there is one thing nearly all modern Americans have in common: we sit all the time. The health conscious folks at Medical Billing and Coding.org put together this infographic to warn us that "Sitting is Killing You."
SOURCE: http://www.sodahead.com/topic/best-infographic-of-2011/
Other Recommendations by the SodaHead Community:
Help Japan 2011
SOURCE: http://www.digitalsurgeons.com/japan-earthquake-tsunami-infographic/
Juice The Evil Twin of Soda
SOURCE: http://dsc.discovery.com/pdi/files/2011/11/sodas-evil-twin.gif
15 Things You Didn't Know About Tongue
SOURCE: http://dailyinfographic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/tongue-infographic.jpeg#%20funny%20infographs
Shark Bytes (And Older Infographics I first came across on SodaHead.com)
source: http://jasoncalacanis.tumblr.com/post/924270291/infographic-of-the-week-how-where-sharks-attack
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