Abstract

Using weekly data on the interest for 17 social media via Google trends and using quarterly data on actual users for 3 social media, it is reported in this letter that the life cycles of social media mimic those of durable consumer goods. On average, the popularity of social media peaks after 4 years since entry.

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hdl.handle.net/1765/77181
Econometric Institute Research Papers
Erasmus School of Economics

Franses, P. H. (2014). The life cycle of social media (No. EI 2014-27). Econometric Institute Research Papers. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1765/77181