2009 Social Media Predictions

Whether it's Oprah using Skype, Google's chat function being enabled with video, and more widespread adoption of high-speed internet have thrust video chat into the limelight in 2008. In 2009, with corporate budgets slashed and the economy down, people will still need to have face-to-face meetings and communication; video chat will be a cost-effective substitute for that. [from Scott Monty]