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23%
of LinkedIn connections are FB Friends
457million
online users in China, largest online population in the world
620million
mobile search queries are estimated to be performed globally per day by 2012
34%
of the Chinese population is online compared to 70% ranges for developed countries
56.2million
mobile users will access social networks from mobile devices by 2013 in the US
40.4%
growth in Chinas SNS market for 2011
64%
of global mobile data traffic will be video by 2013
Recommendations
Expand to Asia
Consumers Increased interaction, optimized for recruiter lead generation Corporate Encourage employee collaboration and career development within the organization Incremental Revenues Improved User Analytics New Revenue Streams
Integration
Organizing Model
Companies End User
Advertisers
Partners
Service Platform
Develop an enterprise networking solution (Yammer) Continue to leverage the mobile interface and introduce mobile advertising Launch profile consulting services offering
Mobile Web Product Reviews Blogs Sports News Video Local Social Music Games App
Revenue Model
Current rev streams: 41% hiring, 32% marketing, 27% premium subs Opportunity to up-sell and convert users to premium subs Execute on value prop initiatives: site clean-up, robust profiles Leverage Yammer enterprise solution New revenue opportunities (expand the pie) Profile Advisor Offering: Professional LinkedIn advice and feedback to help craft the perfect profile Commissions for the virtual head-hunter
Revenue Streams
Marketing Solutions Hiring Solutions Premium Subs Consulting
Summary of Recommendations
Integrate corporate social network platform similar to Yammer or Chatter
Enhance the user experience with profile consulting services and profile clean-up
Leverage the mobile app: incorporate interactive features and launch mobile advertising
Expand operations to Asia by acquiring or creating joint ventures with local and successful SNSs