Steven L. Johnson blogs

A history of two decades of video games sales in the US.

The Birth of the iPhone

It’s hard to keep up with the fast-paced evolution of technology. Every week, a new gadget hits the market and consumers are constantly looking for the latest and greatest electronic to satisfy their needs. This infograph takes a look at the life of Apple Inc.’s iPhone, from it’s first model released in 2005, to it’s latest phone, the iPhone 4s. It’s amazing how far the common cell phone has evolved in just a short time span. And thanks to the iPhone, a new standard for quality and reliability has been set.

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Mac vs. PC

Although PC still holds the world market share for personal computers, Mac sales are consistently going up every year. Our infographic exhibits how Macs are becoming the favored platform within businesses and shows how this translates into different areas of social media.

Hyundai’s Transformation

Hyundai started to sell cars in the U.S. since 1986. For a little over 2 decades, this Korean car company grew faster than any other car firms that we have seen. In such short period of time, they made huge refinements in car design, performances, engine efficiency and car technology. Their tremendous success also came from numerous marketing efforts; Hyundai portrayed their customers as smart consumers, people who choose value over brand recognition. Hyundai was the first manufacture to provide the industry leading 10 years/100,000 mile warranty and Hyundai’s assurances. These programs provided a piece of mind for consumers. Hyundai’s growth is transparent on their global sales and increase in model lines, it is also reflected on their raising stock price.

Mutation of Nintendo and Social Media

This infographic displays the evolution of Nintendo over the past two decades and the state video games and consoles are in today. Social media has helped increased this growth and today acts as a community to not only promote and advertise video games, but provide reviews from other fellow gamers. Today, when people search for a product, they heavily rely on the opinions and experiences of their peers. Social media provides this place and has in effect altered the video game industry and the way gamers communicate.

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Think Before You Post

Social Media is a vital tool that employers use to evaluate and make informed decisions on whether to hire an individual. This info-graphic looks at different areas that affect possible employment. From security, inappropriate content, alcohol, drugs and to privacy, make sure to “Think before you Post!”.

Mobile Piggy Banks

Everyday a new gadget or technological advancement changes our world, usually for the better. Near Field Communication (also known as NFC) will change the way we make payments in the future. This infographic reveals both the history of our old payment system and introduces NFC to users who are currently unfamiliar with this new technology and the benefits of this system. Quick, secure way to purchase items without have to rummage through your purse or wallet. No cash or credit card needed just use your phone.

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McDonald’s: Who’s Lovin’ It?

McDonalds Infographic depicts visual representation of McDonalds’ facts in order to raise awareness of increasing rates of obesity among adults and children, which could be related to the number of Happy Meals consumption in the United States. Additionally, the Infographic incorporates social media to draw the line between customer satisfaction reviews on social networks and information found on McDonalds’ corporate website.

Social Media creating Social Change

This infograph looks at social media sites that non-profits use to help raise awareness and funding for their causes. We looked at what sites they utilize, which charities have gained the most followers on popular sites and how non-profits can use these sites. Finally, the infographic reviews celebrities who have garnered interest in their specific causes through social media and how you can help give back.

Wired (with Energy Drinks)

With so many energy drink choices out there, which ones do college students prefer, how are they drinking them, and when are they drinking energy drinks? To find out, we compared several energy drinks and their social media presence, and also administered a survey. According to our survey, most participants preferred Red Bull to Five Hour Energy, Amp, and Monster. It just so happens that Red Bull also has the most Facebook Likes and Twitter Followers. Perhaps there is a connection? More than half of participants also believed that energy drinks, in moderation, do not cause detrimental, negative, side-effects. Check out our info-graph for more information!