I’ve been invited to visit Facebook Headquarters for lunch and a tour on Wednesday. WooHoo! I am excited. I’ll post the photos here and on my Facebook Fan Page later this week.
Facebook’s just about to announce that they have half a billion users worldwide. I did a post on social media stats a few weeks ago. Here is some of the data about Facebook.
27% of US Baby Boomers use social media, with Facebook the most popular AARP
29% of users enjoy interacting with brands on Facebook eMarketer
40% of users have “friended” a brand on Facebook or Myspace 20.Decibels
41% of user think Facebook is a good way to get information about companies and products eMarketer
46% of Facebook user say they would talk about or recommend a product on Facebook 20.Decibels
50% Facebook claims that 50% of active users log into the site each day Econsultancy
61% of Facebook users are 35 years of age or older Hubspot
74% of companies say they are using Facebook to promote their brands or companies Search Engine Land
85% of companies use Facebook as part of their marketing stategy Chris Pirillo
99% of online retailers plan to have a Facebook page by 2011 20.Decibels
If you need help using Facebook for your business, please call Julie Gallaher at 916-265-2521. I’ve got lots of techniques for you to increase your social marketing.
Whether you use social media networks like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn or a feet on the street team, word of mouth marketing is an incredibly powerful tool. Here is an interview that I did with KCRA TV on social media training to increase your WOMM (word of mouth marketing).
If you’d like help creating a social media plan, give me a call at 916-265-2521.
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11% of Americans read a blog dealing with community issues Pew Internet Research
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I have a busy schedule of training workshops coming up in the next few months. I hope to see you in the classroom.
Sacramento Association of Realtors
Social Media for Real Estate Professionals
June 22 – 12:00pm – 1:30pm
• Get Engaged! Why engagement is more important than friend count
• Don’t be a Spammer! Using proper social media etiquette to [...]
As many of you know, I left AT&T Advertising & Publishing in 2008 to start my own business, Get on the Map Local Search Marketing. I had been a top producer, several times named to the CEO’s list of the top 5% of the sales reps in the nation. But as the usage of [...]
Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce Business Builder Series- How to Brand Yourself Online
June 17, 2010 – 12:00pm – 1:30pm
For small businesses with 6 – 50 employees
You may have started with social media on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and/or Youtube, but you’re wondering if you’re maximizing it’s potential to establish your business as the obvious authority. [...]
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