Twitter And Facebook Launch Their 2014 “Year In Review” With Top Content, Trends & More
The most popular trends and top content from 2014 have been released by both Facebook and Twitter.
‘Tis the season of 2014 recaps and best-of lists. Social giants Twitter and Facebook have both released their year in review that include elements from top trends, topics, locations and content. Here’s a look at what each network saw in 2014, starting with Facebook and then Twitter.
Here are the top updates, trends and locations on Facebook in 2014:
Top Global Topics
- World Cup
- Ebola virus outbreak
- Elections in Brazil
- Robin Williams
- Ice Bucket Challenge
- Conflict in Gaza
- Malaysia Airlines
- Super Bowl
- Michael Brown/Ferguson
- Sochi Winter Olympics
Most Talked About US Topics
- Ebola virus outbreak
- Ice Bucket Challenge
- Robin Williams
- Super Bowl
- Michael Brown/Ferguson
- World Cup
- Conflict in Gaza
- US midterm elections
- Malaysia Airlines
- ISIS
Most Checked-Into US Locations
- Disney properties
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Times Square
- Yosemite National Park
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Yellowstone National Park
- Yankee Stadium
- Las Vegas Strip
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Madison Square Garden
Most Viewed ALS Ice Bucket Challenges
1. George W. Bush
2. Will Smith
3. Shakira
4. Mark Wahlberg
5. David Beckham
6. Lady Gaga
7. Steve-O
8. Bill Gates
9. Verne Troyer
10. Prince Royce
Using the site 2014.twitter.com, Twitter has released their top moments and perspectives of 2014 that can be juxtaposed with previous years. Here are some highlights:
The Golden Tweet (Most Retweeted)
If only Bradley’s arm was longer. Best photo ever. #oscars pic.twitter.com/C9U5NOtGap
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) March 3, 2014
Most Talked About Global Moments
- World Cup
- #BringBackOurGirls (Nigeria kidnapping hashtag)
- #IndyRef (Scottish referendum on UK Independence hashtag)
- Hong Kong Protests
- #BlackLivesMatter (Social support against Ferguson decision hashtag)
Most Noteworthy Tweets of 2014
Twitter also created a collection of the most noteworthy Tweets of 2014. That featured the following content from brands/organizations:
Hey @Pharrell, can we have our hat back? #GRAMMYs — Arby’s (@Arbys) January 27, 2014
Yes, that last tweet from ‘Harry’ really was by none other than #InvictusGames President Prince Harry! pic.twitter.com/tt8v7wB2MW
— Invictus Games 2014 (@InvictusLondon) May 15, 2014
Rendez-vous du 24 au 30 mars pour la #MuseumWeek ! Plus d”infos : http://t.co/bog41aXSD7 pic.twitter.com/dyjOMeuQ09 — Musée d’Orsay (@MuseeOrsay) March 21, 2014
To see all of the top moments from both Twitter and Facebook check out both Facebook’s Year In Review Twitter’s 2014 Year in Review.
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