With the London Olympics that affects everyone these days, the world is experiencing a level of involvement in the games through unprecedented social media. Television stations are featured hashtags during programs, the Olympians are tweeting about their experiences, and fans follow along online with their own reactions.
It is incredible that we can share the joy of victory and the pain of defeat with millions more from the comfort of our homes. The Olympics is all about bringing people together in the name of sportsmanship and goodwill. The trend #NBCFail also made sure that these Games is known as a historical moment related to the Internet and the corporate control of the free media.
Social media and the Olympics
Social media is a natural extension of this shared humanity. Connecting people in all countries, this shared online connection that shows us the end, we're not so different after all in terms of our view on pleasure and our views of control over how we access information online.
Did you know that 4.9 billion people worldwide watch and keep updated with the London Olympics 2012? Or people between 21 and 35 are most interested in the Olympics compared to all other age groups?
Discover these and other statistics in this awesome infographic of how the 2012 Olympic Games is literally the first line of the world and social Olympics
London 2012 Socialympics: . a Infographic
Infographic by Visual.ly
Are you part of Socialympics?
We believe that the growth of social media has enhanced viewer participation and enjoyment of the Summer Games. Social media makes everyone be part of the buzz just by being online. No more you need to be inside the stadium to participate. You can create a much stronger outcry by simply posting your online reaction.
What social media and do you think the Olympics? How are you watching the Olympics?
Let us know in the comments below. Thank you!
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