Jan
20
2009

Why Use Social Media?

socialkevindooleySocial media seems like just a buzzword to many business people.  Why should you consider using social media for your business?

  • Your customers are probably already using social media.
  • Lower costs for market research.
  • Lower risk for new products.
  • Deeper insight into customer wants.
  • Tap available collective wisdom.
  • Reduce customer dissatisfaction.
  • Decrease marketing costs.
  • Increase purchasing information to customers.
  • Increase brand loyalty.
  • Increase customer engagement with your company and brand.
  • Reduce customer support costs.

Are you using social media for your business?  What business reasons do you have?

(photo by kevindooley @ FlickrCC)

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