This document discusses the growth and popularity of social media and social networks. It notes that 2/3 of the global internet population visits social networks, which is now the 4th most popular online activity ahead of email. It also mentions that time spent on social networks is growing 3 times faster than overall internet usage, accounting for 10% of internet time. The document encourages embracing social media and provides statistics on user demographics and behaviors.
4. Do we care ?2/3 of the global internet population visit social networks.束Nielsen, Global Faces & Networked Places, 2009損@ttasse
5. Do we care ?Visiting social sites isnow the 4th mostpopular online activity ahead of personal emailβNielsen, Global Faces & Networked Places, 2009損@ttasse
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15. Do we care ?GenY is strong in numbers and affluence. The group has more than 75 millionmembers, second in population only to the 80million baby boomersUS Datahttp://www.deloitte.com@ttasse
16. Do we care ?Gen X about 40 millionhttp://www.deloitte.com@ttasse
20. Do we care ?Time spent on social networks isgrowingat3X the overall internet rate, accounting for 10% of all internet timeβNielsen, Global Faces & Networked Places, 2009損@ttasse
21. Do we care ?For companies, resistance to social media is futileβBusinessWeek, February, 2009損@ttasse