Joe and I were just talking the other day about how the resistance to using Social Media is on the decline. You can tell when you’re friending your parents,  your parents’ friends and your friends’ parents on Facebook that there has been a major shift. Even my own sister who is very private and swore that she never would, signed up for Facebook this summer. I only have a few holdouts in my inner social circle now that refuse to use Social Media in any form.

This is true for our small business clients as well. We’re finding more of them embracing Social Media as marketing tools. It’s great to see them reaping the rewards and enjoying it, too. They’re not alone.

According to a new research study by Equation Research:

Social Media adoption as a Marketing Tactic has permeated nearly two thirds of all companies. Another third are actively planning to roll out strategies; with a common time horizon of three to six months.

If you’re still holding out, you need to see this video. Watch Social Media Revolution below.

Social Media Revolution

Social Media Engagement Directly Linked to Financial Success in New Study

“Financial performance correlates with engagement. Companies that are both deeply and widely engaged in social media significantly surpass their peers in both revenues and profits. For example, The study found that “Mavens” typically enjoyed revenue growth of 18% on average over the last 12 months, while Wallflowers saw revenues fall 6%.”

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Top 3 Reasons Your Business Should Be on Facebook

Facebook has the potential to be a great tool for all business owners around the world. Here are, in my opinion, the top three reasons why. Huge Potential Audience Facebook recently crossed the 200 million member mark. That’s nothing to scoff at.  That’s greater than the number of people that watched this year’s Superbowl (which [read more]

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