Most people have grown accustomed to ignoring banner ads. There are browser plugins that block them and filters that hide them. Even when they’re visible, many people simply pretend like they aren’t there. The problem isn’t with the people. They problem is with the ads themselves. In many cases, they simply all look the same. Sale this. Special that. Stock photo, some text, and a button to click to get more information. They’re old. According to research by BuySellAds, there are ways to make banner ads more appealing. As an increasing number of people spend a growing amount of time online, websites…

Many politicians in both parties are pointing to the Solyndra debacle as proof that we’re either handling the solar energy industry incorrectly or that it’s simply not valid in today’s world. Then, there are those who say Solyndra was an isolated case, that the industry as a whole is still thriving and valid. Who is right? The infographic below points towards the “isolated case” side of the debate, demonstrating that despite Solyndra’s massive failure, that the industry shouldn’t be tainted as a result. General Motors and Chrysler nearly failed just a couple of years ago – should we stop building…

Social media has had a tremendous effect on many aspects of life and work over the last couple of years. Marketing and advertising have been particularly affected due to the attention that social media demands. Just as radio changed advertising, then television changed it later, now the internet and social media have made the advertising executives’ jobs change. This infographic by our friends at BuySellAds breaks it down for us nicely. Click to enlarge. …

The down economy is keeping many people across America and the world unemployed. One area that is not seeing the same challenges is the high-end tech industry. Companies like Apple are hiring and they’re willing to pay big bucks for those who have the right stuff. According to recent research, nearly 1 in 4 young professionals want to work at Google. Fewer than 1 in every 250 applicants will ever end up working there, but with the right skills and the right approach, a coveted Google job could be yours. That is, at least, what this infographic is telling us. Created by: Masters Degree…

The way we all consume media has changed dramatically over the last decade and even more so over the last couple of years. Affluent Americans are spending much more of their time online than others, a staggering 29.7% more to be exact. The research performed by BuySellAds can be found in the infographic below. It spells out a trend that most know intuitively, that reaching the upper-echelon of income is becoming increasingly easier through the internet. Click to enlarge. …

If you use Twitter regularly, there’s a good chance that you’ve seen something about Justin Bieber in your Twitter stream. Even if you’re not friends with any of the masses of teen girls who worship the young pop star, his name is mentioned more than just about anyone. What does it say about Twitter? About social media? About society? For Twitter and social media in general, it means that there is still a “growing up” process that is currently in process. Those who were watching the Bieber phenomenon in the early days (a mere 2 years ago) are likely aware that it was fueled by its own consumption. Justin…

Today’s advancements in technology have made automation a part of our daily lives. Many of the tasks that were once performed by humans are now done by computers and in some cases, robots. As the trend continues, will we see humans replaced in many job functions by robots? That’s the question that our friends at Mindflash explore in their most recent infographic. While it’s hard to imagine a robot paralegal today, it’s not as far fetched in the very near future as we might expect. Click to enlarge. …

In the oft-siloed world of grad school, MIT’s Media Lab leads the way when it comes to creating environments that foster interdisciplinary exploration. New discoveries routinely get shared between seemingly unrelated fields and lead to unexpected applications. This approach is broken down by our friends at Online PHD. There are times when accidents turn into breakthroughs. MIT Media Lab has a knack for putting together circumstances and environments that are conducive to these “accidents.” Click to enlarge. Created by: Online PhD…

Let’s look at the lighter side of social media. With so many privacy concerns rolling around, turmoil around the world fueled in many ways by social media, and general shenanigans dominating status updates, we want to lighten things up a bit and have a chuckle or two. What would happen if social media sites were actually your neighbors? That’s the questions that our infographic designers at Column Five Media tacked in their latest take on offbeat visual news. Click to enlarge. …

There have been questions over the last few years about the validity of social media as a marketing or business tool. Some have embraced it and swear by it, while others have tried it and failed, writing it off as a fad that didn’t work for their industry. The reality is that both are right to some extent. Much of the success or failure of using Facebook in particular for business is industry-specific. Granted, there are ways to be creative and use it in ways that others do not, but there’s a reason why BMW has more Facebook likes than Ford. This infographic by our friends at Pagemodo breaks down some of…