15. Social Media Matters Social Media allows marketers to connect with consumers on an intimate, 1:1 social level More People Use Social Networks than email.
16. ONLY 14% OF PEOPLE TRUST ADVERTISEMENTS. 78% OF PEOPLE TRUST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OTHER CONSUMERS. NIELSEN “TRUST IN ADVERTISING” REPORT, OCTOBER 2007 NIELSEN “TRUST IN ADVERTISING” REPORT, OCTOBER 2007
45-54 year olds are the top demographic. The more expected demo of 25-34 year olds following closely behind at second. But notice how boomers and senior citizens are getting Twitter on more likely than their grandchildren: