The Power Of Viral Marketing.
Social Media, Social Networks
Social Networking
SOCIAL MEDIA
Lately, Social Media has come to be known as the use of web-based and mobile technologies to turn communication into interactive dialogue.
But mankind has always used various means to communicate both in person and over distance. After all the North American Indians used smoke. And on a good day that did a job.
Social - Pertaining to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations - maybe a social club. Seeking or enjoying the companionship of others. Being friendly sociable, gregarious. Mind you, not so sociable communications pass through the new channels too.
Media - a vehicle for communication
SOCIAL NETWORKS
A social network is a social structure made up of individuals (or organizations), which are tied/ connected by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as friendship, kinship, common interest, financial exchange, dislike, sexual relationships, or relationships of beliefs, knowledge or prestige.
Gossip, news and information travels easily, quickly, and virally. These characteristics appeal greatly to those responsible for promoting businesses. Viral marketing is essential to business growth and maintenance.
SOCIAL NETWORKING
... socialising and meeting with others , very often with those of an established common interest. These gatherings might be family members, business people, sports people, bridge players, and so on.
Until modern technology advances, networking took place conveniently in the home or involved some kind of travel. So gatherings in the main ranged from 2 people to occasionally several thousand... Thousands.
Locally news would travel fast - especially bad news, it was said !! As technology and innovation advances, the pass-along-rate of news and information has increased to such a level that its commonly almost instant.
With the advent of advanced technology and social media Channels like Facebook, Youtube and the like, one is able to audibly (and commonly with vision) mingle/ communicate/ socialise/ plot/ plan/ transact with millions... MANY MILLIONS... and growing by the minute
Yes, its reckoned that at ay time of the day there will be millions interacting on the internet via computers, phones, and other gadgets. And of course the local churches, whist drives, and chambers of Commerce. Offline interaction will always be with the most of us. As human beings ... we need the personal touch too.
And all this with little censorship in many parts of the world.
The political and business ramifications have yet to be fully seen. But already the new networking ... over the new networks... is having as much impact on our lives as the tsunamis, earthquakes, floods, landslides, and tornadoes around the world. Dramatic..!
Are we all in for a very different world both ecologically and economically from now on? Will we lose our treasured freedom of speech?
I'll answer that myself. Yes we are.
But How?.. In what ways?.. And are we ready for the changes?
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