This is the eleventh of a weekly series, in which every week, we look at five social media tools and platforms that have created some buzz over the last week. But with two thirds of the year under our belts, it makes sense to start looking back a bit.

For this edition, we’re going to take a look at the best new social media analytics and insight tools of 2011.

Here are the ones that have stood out for us this year (so far):

So, there you go!

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Story byAdam Vincenzini

Adam Vincenzini is the head of digital at London-based PR and social media agency, Paratus Communications. If you have spotted a new social(show all)Adam Vincenzini is the head of digital at London-based PR and social media agency,Paratus Communications. If you have spotted a new social media tool or web app that you’d like him to review, send him anemail. Check out his personal blog atAdamVincenzini.com.

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