The document summarizes technology and marketing trends from the third quarter of 2011. Key trends included the rise of niche social networks like Instagram and Pinterest, the merging of physical and virtual worlds through augmented reality apps, new forms of interactive shopping experiences, extreme deals on Groupon, and brands innovating around digital music through co-creation and crowdsourcing projects. Marketers were advised to consider smaller networks and how mobile technology could enhance consumer experiences both in stores and through digital extensions of traditional advertising.