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Forrester | Our primary source for research on all topics related to technology including Social Media. There are numerous reports on this topic. Please note you must pre-register for access to Forrester. |
Provides detailed market research reports for UK, US, China and (limited) global. |
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Statista | We currently have a trial subscription until the end of 2018. Has good statistical and report coverage for retail and FMCG including consumer electronics. |
For Analysts' research on quoted companies and their markets go to the Investext tab. |
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Includes reports covering a number of different aspects of social media markets and the markets of related technologies. |
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A number of relevant reports by publishers such as Plunkett, First Research and Just-Food.
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Marketline Advantage | Industry and company profiles, also has some case-study style reports e.g. one on Facebook's acquisition of Whatsapp. |
Bloomberg |
Go to > Function <BI> and select Communications> Internet. It includes cost analysis and market share information for major internet and social media firms (including some based in China) |
Pew Research |
Social Media Examiner
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Online Nation |
WeAreSocial / Hootsuite
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Science Direct |
Covers business and sci/tech. Useful for academic research on the technology behind and use of social media. |
Factiva | Our global news database with news wires, newspapers, websites and trade and professional titles. Try limiting your search to sources relevant to this industry or by using Social Media in the subject index. |
FT.Com | Prior registration required. Click here to register. (It is included when searching Factiva) |
Economist | Full personalised access to the Economist. Must register first using LBS email address |
Emerald ManagementXtra | Practitioner journals from a wide range of fields including media and marketing that have articles on Social Media |