Mapping the Internet Players

Here is an interesting map from the Information Architects site of the bigger players of the online market and how they relate to each other. Not that this is scientific or formal mapping technique but it is just cool looking fun:

They also give some interesting predictions for 2007:

1. Apple keeps its iPod monopoly and increases its OS 5% market share to 5.1%
2. Google scores against Microsoft and Yahoo due to its massive marketing data advantage
3. Blogs bloom, and prepare for the 2008 election
4. Social networks become a place where members make money
5. Newspapers open up
6. Big ad investments start streaming in
7. New Internet focused ad agencies open up
8. Viruses and spam become an even bigger hassle
9. Yet Digital ID initiates a major change that makes the web more reliable, user and investor friendly
10. All in all 2007 is a preparation for the big infolution in 2008

I find it intriguing that many folks are betting on the social networking in the coming year. In fact it is expected that next year will also be time for consolidation of such social networking.

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