I came across the What the F**K is Social Media presentation by Marta Kagan on Slideshare today and was really impressed with how well it tells the story of social media. It's simple, yet compelling.
Some of the content in the slideshow that stood out to me the most:
"Social media is people having conversations online"
OMG, it IS really that simple. Next time someone says "what is social media" you say "it is people talking to eachother online"
"Social networking sites are officially more popular than porn sites"
Gasp! Perv's are now just checking out pictures that their hot friends were tagged in on their Facebook profile.
"In 2008, if you're not on a social networking site, your not on the internet"
This is oh so very true. It is hard to be online and refuse to connect with others. Even my mom found it necessary to create a facebook profile just so she could look at mine.
"By 2010, Millenials/Gen Y-ers will outnumber baby boomers"
"They already wield $350 Billion/yr in direct spending power"
That is a lot of money. We Millenials sure know how to work, earn a salary and spend like no other.
