While social media may give power into the hands of individuals so everyone is a publisher, businesses often forget that social media is not about them. The “ME” in social media refers to individual consumers, not to you personally. Social media allows every consumer to have a voice, to tell their story, to be heard. By respecting the “me” in social media to be individual consumers, companies are more likely to be a part of an engaged and interactive community.
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Should You Use Facebook for Your Business?
You might think it strange that I’m asking a question about whether your business should be on Facebook. Many businesses just assume that they should be on Facebook because everyone else is there. While that may seem like a good case for being there, it’s certainly not the only thing you should consider. As popular as it is, Facebook may not make sense for every business. Here are some things to consider when deciding whether it makes sense for your business:
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State of the Social Web from Dave Linabury #smcd
Social Media Club Detroit had the honor of having Dave Linabury give his take on the current state of the social web and up and coming trends. Dave is Executive Vice President, Director of Social Media at Campbell-Ewald in Detroit (connect with him on Twitter). Here are my notes from his awesome presentation last night:
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