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On digital media platforms, there has been an increasing emphasis on images and visual content, such as photos and infographics. This project aims to analyze sudden and intense popularity of image-based communication, through a case study of Pinterest.

Acquired by Facebook for around 735 million US Dollars in August 2012, Instagram is one of the most popular social networking platforms. In fact, since August, the online photo-sharing platform has more daily active users on mobile than Twitter. Email Marketing, Marketing Tips, Social Media Marketing, Instagram Analytics, Instagram Tips, Wise Up, Social Networking Platforms, Tecnologia

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Acquired by Facebook for around 735 million US Dollars in August 2012, Instagram is one of the most popular social networking platforms. In fact, since August, the online photo-sharing platform has more daily active users on mobile than Twitter.

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Colorful infographics are also trendy at the moment.

Despite what you may think, visual communication on the internet is not new at all. The history of online photo-sharing goes back to the early 90s, when the first web browser Mosaic enabled users to post images. Internet Explorer, Mosaic Web Browser, Mosaic Software, Supercomputer, Mosaic House, Le Web, Cloud Computing, Web Browser, Web Development

Despite what you may think, visual communication on the internet is not new at all. The history of online photo-sharing goes back to the early 90s, when the first web browser Mosaic enabled users to post images.

Besides, more and more internet users are storing their photos on photo-sharing services, such as Photobucket, Flickr, Picasaweb, and MyShoebox. Photo Backup, Computer Help, Photo Storage, Handfasting, Learning Photography, Ipad Apps, Wedding Planning Tips, Free Photos

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Besides, more and more internet users are storing their photos on photo-sharing services, such as Photobucket, Flickr, Picasaweb, and MyShoebox.

It is argued that Facebook built its success partially by providing internet users with the effortless ability to show their pictures to their friends. Android Photography, Camera Photography, Photography Tips, Mobile App Design, Mobile Ui, Mobile Photos, Best Smartphone, Ui Design Inspiration

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It is argued that Facebook built its success partially by providing internet users with the effortless ability to show their pictures to their friends.

Similar to Instagram, Tumblr has been extending the Twitter-generated popularity of micro-blogging in a visual direction.

Video-sharing website YouTube has been described by TIME magazine as the most rapidly growing force in human history. Enough said.

All of these platforms are also examples of digital convergent media, engaging active audiences who respond, react, like, and link on the web. Audience members are no longer merely consumers, but also producers too. "Creative audiences," in fact, are one of the major defining changes brought about by media convergence and convergence culture. Media Text, Can Organizer, Media Content, Macmillan, Higher Education, Digital Media, The Professional, Audience

All of these platforms are also examples of digital convergent media, engaging active audiences who respond, react, like, and link on the web. Audience members are no longer merely consumers, but also producers too. "Creative audiences," in fact, are one of the major defining changes brought about by media convergence and convergence culture.

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"In the broadcast media paradigm, there is a clear distinction between producer and audience. Certain people are doing the producing but other people are doing the receiving. But more and more we see new possibilities for production and reception, which make possible new kinds of collaboration an exchange, new kinds of engagement and creativity. We now have to recognize audience as creative, rather than imagining them as faceless blobs." (Meikle and Young, 2012, p.104)

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II. BACKGROUND: What is Pinterest?

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Launched in March 2010, Pinterest is the fastest growing social media network site ever. (Constine, 2012)

What is Pinterest? It is basically a digital scrapbook, through which users can share images that reflect their interests and inspirations. Video Marketing, Online Marketing, Personal Learning Environment, Create A Forum, Pinterest Video, Corporate Videos, Personalized Learning, Internet, Explainer Videos

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What is Pinterest? It is basically a digital scrapbook, through which users can share images that reflect their interests and inspirations.

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The popular website is also a very powerful digital branding and marketing tool.

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It has had exponential growth in popularity since it was dubbed as one of the "50 Best Websites of 2011" by TIME Magazine.

It is essentially similar to social-bookmarking sites, such as Delicious, but "uses images as bookmarks-far more compelling to peruse than the blue, underlined links of other bookmarking services." (Holtz, 2012) Marketing Strategies, Business Marketing, Marketing Essentials

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It is essentially similar to social-bookmarking sites, such as Delicious, but "uses images as bookmarks-far more compelling to peruse than the blue, underlined links of other bookmarking services." (Holtz, 2012)

Pinterest is also the epitome of digital convergence, as it allows users to share image and text with their social networks, not only on Pinterest, but also on Facebook and Twitter.

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