TORONTO, ON, CANADA – July 30, 2009 – So how important are Social Networks to women? According to 36% of women who participated in a recent research study; they would give up chocolate, their Pradas, or their Mother-in-Law before they gave up their Social Networks. We’re not so sure what that says about their Mother-in-Laws but brand managers for Prada and chocolate companies should pay attention! ShesConnected Multimedia, a Social Media Advertising Agency who also own and operate www.shesconnected.com a Social Network for women just released a comprehensive research report on how women in the United States and Canada are using Social Networks.

2. 36% of Women would give up…

4. or their

6. or their

8. before giving up their Social Networks

9. Who we are…

10. + Social Network for Women Social Media Agency + Blog & Twitter Network

11. The Power of Social Networking For Women

12. a peak inside the research report

13. who are they?

15. they are getting older

17. 53% are over 40 years of age

20. 23% have an advanced degree…

25. 36% are self employed

26. so what are they doing online?

28. They spend a lot of time online 48% belong to 4 or more Social Networks

32. they start and join a lot of groups

35. why they join Social Networks

38. as the classic slogan for Oldsmobile goes… “ This is not your father’s Oldsmobile”

40. … the juxtaposition for today is, “This is not your teenager’s Social Network”

42. or her daughter’s

44. today women are the driving force on Social Networks

46. putting together the pieces…

48. key findings from our study …

53. http:// shesconnectedmultimedia.com/download_research.php To download your FREE copy of The Power of Social Networking for Women Research Report , go to … Mark Grindeland CEO ShesConnected Multimedia www.shesconnected.com www.shesconnectedmultimedia.com [email_address]