It’s Not Too Late! Embrace Social Media in 2012


100 Fascinating Social Media Statistics and Figures From 2012: Huffington Post

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If your company hasn’t embraced social media to support Human Resources departments –recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, employee engagement and more—it is not too late! Now is the best time to develop a social media presence.

2012 was a banner year for social media, with staggering utilization rates that add up to two pivotal concepts: (1) social media is something that isn’t going away anytime soon and (2) ignore social media at the risk of missing out on a dynamic resource for information, talent and customers.

With so many choices—from Twitter and Facebook to LinkedIn, Pinterest and Google Plus—there is something for everyone.  Every platform has strengths and limitations, so if your business is finally taking the online plunge, choose carefully. Examine each one closely to devise a strategy that goes beyond the occasional Facebook post or Tweet.

Brian Honigman, Digital Marketing Executive at Mark Ecko Enterprises aggregated an impressive list of 100 Fascinating Social Media Statistics and Figures from 2012 for the Huffington Post:

“With Pinterest expanding its features for businesses, Instagram launching a Web version and Facebook continually expanding its advertising options, now is as good a time as ever to bolster your social media presence for the future…”

Read the entire list at Huffingtonpost.com

 

Published by @philammann

Phil Ammann is a veteran journalist, editor, and writer with more than three decades of experience covering news and public affairs across print and digital platforms. Based in the Tampa Bay area, he serves as Editor and Vice President of Operations for FloridaPolitics.com and Extensive Enterprises Media, where he oversees editorial content and strategic initiatives. He’s also proud to share life with his much better half, @margaretj13.

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