LEAP: Entertaining apps, buzzworthiness, free images and hobby-based businesses

This news and data roundup is designed to help businesses learn, get inspired by real-life examples, take immediate action and plan for the future.

The theme of this week’s LEAP is “connection”. We take a look at services that involve the relationships between people and their devices, companies and their online communities, between imagery and content, and profit and passion.

Learn.
Growing numbers using gaming, music, and TV apps (@globalwebindex)
It’s a good time to be a mobile game or content-streaming app. A new study reveals that a third of all Internet users make use of music and entertainment apps every month.

Exemplify.
Burt’s Bees catches fans with honey on social (@SproutSocial)
Learn how the this personal care brand uses hashtags and videos to engage and entertain.

Act.
74 best sites to find awesome free images (@Canva)
Whether you’re Tweeting, blogging or updating your website, a compelling image can amplify your content. Check out Canva’s roundup of free photo resources and get creative.

Plan.
Why hobbies make for very successful businesses (@WSJsmallbiz)
Thinking of harnessing your passion for profit? Learn why a slow start can lead a hobby-inspired business to become hugely successful.

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