For some businesses and organizations the sirens call beckoning them to social media has fallen on deaf ears. Here are some recent marketing statistics that might make you think again.
Feelin’ Social? Recently released data show the top 5
social media sites (and number of monthly users) are impressive:
#1 – Facebook (750,000,000)
#2 – Twitter (250,000,000)
#3 – LinkedIn (110,000,000)
#4 – Pinterest (85,500,000)
#5 – MySpace (75,500,000)
Big Deal? “80% of marketers have no plans to use daily
deal sites, such as Groupon or LivingSocial in the near future.” (Source:
Forbes)
What Time? 27% of Time Online In The US Is Spent On
Social Networking. (Source: Marketingland)
