People are still unaware of just how beneficial social media can be to their company. As discussed in class, there are still a few companies that still do not involve themselves with any form of social media. This link provides great facts about social media and how it is the biggest shift since the industrial revolution.
http://digg.com/news/technology/social_media_what_are_you_missing
Is it possible that social media can make an established firm look unprofessional?
ReplyDeleteI think there's a limit as to what kind of businesses join the social media rave.
Thanks, Ryan. Some interesting facts there! We'll take a quick look at social media later in the semester - particularly LinkedIn.
ReplyDeleteGood point, Rokzanna! Social media does construct a particular kind of identity for the user - which is why it is important not only to decide whether or not to use social media, but also to think carefully about which forms of social media will help you achieve your goals.
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