Businesses who are consistent with their social media, are in fact creating their own publishing and marketing platforms. You are in control of your press releases and can build up a vast community that your customers can get involved with.
As we are sure you are well aware, social media is an asset to your business, one which keeps on growing year after year.
Social Media is no longer just used by the young. Social Media platforms have not yet still peaked. It is not a hobby it is way of life.
To remind you of social media’s greatness let’s take a look at some social media stats:
- 74% of all internet users are now active on social media
- 18-34 year olds have an 89% usage
- The 34-50 bracket sits not far behind at 72%
- 60% of 50-60 year olds are active on social media
- In the 65 plus bracket 43% are using social media
- On average a user spends 40 minutes a day on Facebook!!!
Now let’s look at a couple of the big players:
Facebook:
- 32.2 million active UK users (numbers still rising)
- Over 90% access Facebook daily using their smartphones
- 53% of users research restaurants / bars on FB before deciding to visit
Twitter:
- 15 million active UK users
- 44% of marketers use Twitter to successfully generate leads
Now you have to agree there are loads of benefits for your business to utilise social media and these stats back up the theory.
If you are struggling with your social media then drop a line to our friendly One Media Solutions team. We’re a leading social media agency