Social media plays an essential role in today's digital environment. A full 80% of business executives say it's an absolute necessity, and 91% of executives plan to increase their social media marketing budgets. It increases online presence, builds authenticity, enhances SEO, humanizes your business, creates a channel for customer support, and creates opportunities to partner with people.
Social media also generates a massive amount of real-time data about customers' demographics, interests, buying patterns, and more. Tracking competitor mentions can help you adapt your strategy accordingly. Additionally, social media advertising is a cost-effective way to promote your product or service and share content.
If your business is not using social media, you must plan your strategy as soon as possible or risk falling behind. Taking full advantage of social media can be highly beneficial for any business, large or small.
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