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About GilPress

I'm Managing Partner at gPress, a marketing, publishing, research and education consultancy. Also a Senior Contributor forbes.com/sites/gilpress/. Previously, I held senior marketing and research management positions at NORC, DEC and EMC. Most recently, I was Senior Director, Thought Leadership Marketing at EMC, where I launched the Big Data conversation with the “How Much Information?” study (2000 with UC Berkeley) and the Digital Universe study (2007 with IDC). Twitter: @GilPress

Global Social Media Statistics 2024 by Age, Platform, Country

Social Media has become a part of our day-to-day routine, keeping users from across the world well-connected through digital platforms. With each passing year, social media is evolving at a rapid speed. With each passing year, the number of social … Continue reading

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Divorce Statistics [2024]: Percentage of Marriages End in Divorce?

The approach towards marriage and divorce has completely transformed in the last few decades. Especially, today most people already assume half that 50% of the marriages are going to end up being divorced. But is it really the case?  Well, … Continue reading

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Student Loan Debt Statistics [2024]: Average + Total

Obtaining a college degree is a dream that almost every student sees to achieve a stable future. However, with rising college tuition prices it has become extremely different for students with lower or middle income backgrounds to afford their education. … Continue reading

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Sexting Statistics 2024: How common is it for people to sext?

Sexting refers to the process of sending sexually explicit text messages, images, or videos to someone using their smartphone, desktop, etc. The practice of sexting is generally considered taboo but the numbers and sexting statistics in the digital world completely … Continue reading

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Loneliness Statistics Worldwide 2024

Loneliness is an unwelcoming feeling caused by a lack of companionship. Nearly, 1 in 4 adults experience loneliness worldwide. Although many people do not recognize loneliness as a serious concern, it’s important to know its effects can be extreme and … Continue reading

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How Many People Use the Internet – Statistics 2024

The internet has become a part of our day-to-day life. In 2024, the vast majority of individuals worldwide own a smartphone and have access to the internet. Today, we utilize the internet for a number of things, such as accessing … Continue reading

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Character AI Statistics 2024 -Users, Valuation, Revenue

Character AI has taken the conversational AI industry by storm. Released in 2022, this AI chatbot has witnessed excellent user growth and engagement rate attracting users from across the globe with its unique AI interaction approach.  Currently, 233.3 million people … Continue reading

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How Much Data is Generated Every Day (2024)

In today’s fast-moving digital world, an extensive amount of data is created on a daily basis. Data is created through a variety of areas such as sending out emails, using social media apps, watching videos, online shopping, and much more. … Continue reading

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51 Facts and Statistics about Outsourcing (2024-2027)

Outsourcing is a popular business practice that helps improve the efficiency of various organizations, allowing employees to focus on core business functions and help cut costs simultaneously.  Today, Outsourcing has become a global industry with businesses of all industries and … Continue reading

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Women In Tech Statistics (2024) – The Hard Truth

There is no surprise that women are underrepresented in the corporate world, especially in the tech industry, which is likely to be more male-dominated. Regardless of the advances in gender diversity training, bias awareness, unbiased hiring practices, and more the … Continue reading

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