
8 December 2011
The X Factor hit by Bieber fever
By Rachel Hawkes
As we’re entering the final week, we are keeping an even keener eye on all things X Factor and social media.
The semi final results show was hit by Bieber fever yesterday as Canadian superstar performed. Whether he sang live or mimed is still the subject of tweetbate, but regardless of that he caused a bit of a social media stir. As was to be expected.

3 December 2011
The X Factor: Social media and the live shows infographic – Week 8
By Rachel Hawkes
So, who's going to win? Social media is pointing to a Little Mix victory. Although there may not be huge differences in the actual numbers of fans that each of the four remaining contestants have across both Facebook and Twitter, what separates them is how they are growing week by week. The rate of growth of each contestants social assets is reflected by their performance, what goes on during the week and so on. But viewing figures will obviously have an impact as well. If we look at the average number of fans that each contestant gained throughout the eight weeks, this follows a similar pattern to that of the viewing figures.




