I can't say this enough, so I will say it again: It's all about Data.
Another illustration: today the Pew Research Center released the results of a recent survey, stating that less than 10 percent of people are using social media for up-to-date news. So what does this mean?
I think we can gleam a few points:
1) This shows that your customers are probably using Facebook and Twitter for other types of information. Social media is a losing proposition and a waste of resources if it isn't used properly. Know where your customers are looking before releasing any type of news.
2) Press releases and other types of media announcements should not be on social media as a primary method of dissemination. Social media should be a part of the whole information release strategy. As with any properly constructed strategic marketing, a variety of communication methods should be used. Social media may be cheaper to use, but it's going to cost you real dollars through lost sales if you're not getting information out via the proper channels.
3) Social media's value is in it's ability to give marketer's a more direct, personal connection with their customers. Press releases and product information don't build customer equity. Personal, meaningful connections with products and brands build customer equity. Social media gives us one of the best avenues ever to build equity with our customers.
As always, armed with the right data, our jobs as marketers becomes much easier. Don't waste your company's time or money. Arm yourself with the right data so you can use the tools available in the most effective manner.
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