Social media and business

Follow the link and read the article:

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-skype-is-becoming-like-star-trek/

Note down 3 words/phrases you would like to remember.

Now watch the video here:

http://www.skype.com/en/translator-preview/

Would you find it useful? Why? Why not?

Now answer the questions with a partner:

• What social networking sites do you use?
• What are some good points about social networking?
• What are some bad points about social networking?
• Do you have a Facebook page?
• Do you use Twitter?
• What information do you have on your webpage?
• What kind of information are you comfortable releasing to the public?
• Does your company use social networking sites?
• What type of information should you put on social networking sites?
• How can companies use social networking sites?

Follow the link and read the relevant section of the article:

A's: 

1. Warby Parker

B's:

2. Pork Barrel BBQ

C's:

3. The Mermaid Inn

Get in groups of three and report on the way these companies use social media.

Decide which one you like best.