“Why being involved in social media has had such a tremendous impact on me, is deeply connecting me with fans in ways that I never had before. I was connected with fans and I always appreciated the relationship I had with fans, but, through social media, it allowed a deeper connection.” WaySocialFansMediaInvolvedConnectionsImpactDeeperSocial MediaConnectedAppreciatedConnecting Author:Dwayne Johnson
“We're used to the characteristics of social media - participation, connection, instant gratification - and when school doesn't offer the same, it's easy to tune out.” SchoolUsedSocialEasyMediaOffersConnectionsSocial MediaInstantCharacteristicsTunesParticipationGratificationInstant Gratification Author:Adora Svitak
“Small businesses forget how to be social. Everyone tries to do social media when they should just try being social. To be successful with social media, you have to treat each individual person just like you would in real life by establishing a genuine connection with them.” ShouldTryingPersonsRealIndividualSocialForgetSuccessfulMediaLike YouConnectionsTreatsSocial MediaReal LifeGenuineBeing SuccessfulSmall Business Author:Jeet Banerjee
“For me, I guess the general reason for using social media is that the connection I have with people who are interested in my music is extremely important to me. That connection is like the pillar in everything I do. I want to embrace that connection and make it stronger.” PeopleWantImportantReasonSocialMediaMusic IsConnectionsStrongerEmbraceSocial MediaPillars Author:Steve Aoki
“By providing memorable social media customer service, companies not only create deeper connections with consumers, but they glean valuable insights on how to improve their products or services.” SocialCompanyMediaProductsConnectionsDeeperValuableSocial MediaInsightCustomersConsumersMemorableProviding Author:Amy Jo Martin
“Since I begrudgingly started my Instagram account and my social media exposure/connection. I say begrudgingly because I just didn't want to take the plunge, but when I realized it was just a direct connection to our customer and these women, I did it. I like listening to their stories and their feedback.” WantStoriesSocialMediaListeningDirectConnectionsAccountsSocial MediaCustomersI RealizedFeedbackExposureInstagramPlunge Author:Eva Mendes
“Separation happens in so many different dimensions. We see it everywhere. I believe we are all part of the spiritual heart. We all come from that place of oneness, so that place in us that knows love, that knows connection, hurts. It's a challenge that we also feel more than any other time because it's in the news and social media. It's in our families. There is division with people in our lives, as well as political division and religious division.” PeopleKnowsFeelsBelieveWellsHeartDifferentHappensSpiritualPoliticalI BelieveSocialChallengesHurtReligiousOur LivesMediaNewsConnectionsSocial MediaSeparationOnenessOur FamilyDimensionsDivisionDifferent DimensionsPeople In Our Lives Author:Agapi Stassinopoulos
“I think having not only personal connections with friends and family I'm able to pull from, but having a connection with so many people through social media, it also feels like I have a relationship with those people that follow me. And feel that what I'm going through, they've gone through something similar, and that's why we've connected. And they're the ones that make it into that body of work that represents them or that time in their life, because we've found each other.” PeopleThinkingFeelsBodyAbleFoundSocialGoneMediaConnectionsSocial MediaConnectedFamily And FriendsFollow MePersonal Connection Author:Hailee Steinfeld
“We have technology, finally, that for the first time in human history allows people to really maintain rich connections with much larger numbers of people.” PeopleFirstsHumansNumbersBusinessTechnologyRichInternetFirst TimeConnectionsSocial MediaDigitalHuman HistoryDigital MarketingSocial Media MarketingDigital Media Author:Pierre Omidyar
“The social [media channel] isn't about beauty contests and popularity contests. They're a distortion, a caricature of the real thing. It's about trust, connection, and community. That's what there's too little of in today's mediascape, despite all the hoopla surrounding social tools. The promise of the Internet wasn't merely to inflate relationships, without adding depth, resonance, and meaning. It was to fundamentally rewire people, communities, civil society, business, and the state — through thicker, stronger, more meaningful relationships. That's where the future of media lies.” PeopleLittlesRealStatesTodayLyingSocialCommunityMediaInternetPromiseToolsConnectionsStrongerDepthSocial MediaMeaningfulDespitePopularityContestsReal ThingsDistortionCivil SocietyResonanceCaricaturesPopularity ContestMeaningful RelationshipBeauty Contest Author:Umair Haque
“All one needs is a computer, a network connection, and a bright spark of initiative and creativity to join the economy.” NeedsBusinessCreativityEconomyComputerConnectionsSocial MediaSparksInitiativeSocial NetworkingSocial NetworkSocial Media MarketingDigital Media Book:Wikinomics Source: Wikinomics
“Those who insert themselves into as many channels as possible look set to capture the most value. They'll be the richest, the most successful, the most connected, capable and influential among us. We're all publishers now, and the more we publish, the more valuable connections we'll make.” LooksValuesSuccessfulCapableConnectionsValuableSocial MediaConnectedCapturePublishersPublishInfluentialInsert Author:Pete Cashmore