Today things are different. Social media has taken over our lives. It is almost impossible to do anything without it. Business rely on social media in order to run. This semester I went to the PRSSA regional conference and every speaker their emphasized the necessity for social media.
Companies can keep track of their image, figure what people like about them, stay connected with clients as well as competitors. Through blogs and online reviews companies can figure out what people like, hate and wish they could change about their company. And this can all happen in an instant.
It is almost impossible to maintain relationships these days without social media. Instead of talking over coffee about the latest, you can just blog about it so your friends can read it at their leisure. Instead of calling up a friend to tell them you miss them, you can send them a facebook comment.
Social media definitely has its advantages, but it is making us too lazy to have a real social life? Don't get lost in the blogsphere!
1 comment:
Yeah, I want both too...social media and a social life.
I enjoy seeing what my some of my colleagues and former students are up to on Facebook and Twitter, but I still want to spend time with my spouse, family and friends. Online is a nice supplement to real time, but it doesn't replace it.
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