My three year old is known for saying things like, “Hey dad, did you see my Twitter last night? I was Twittering.” or “Mom, can you give me a minute? I need to send dad a text.”
Does she actually know what “Twittering” and “texting” are? I don’t know. Sometimes I think she knows more than I think. Either way, she does know that when mommy works it’s on the computer and that we use our phones to do things like texting and Twitter. She knows I check my email both on my computer and on my phone. Of course she knows all of this, this is her life!
It often amazes me how many of my friends are not on Facebook or Twitter or using some sort of other social media format. Ok, yes, I was surprised the first time I saw someone my parents’ age or my grandparents’ age on Facebook. But, now? I’m surprised when they aren’t on there!
Social Media has become so big now that there is constant talk of government regulations on the relationship between businesses/advertisers and bloggers. A lot of companies have caught on to how impactful Twitter, Facebook, and blogging are on their bottom line — good or bad. Good and, more often, bad customer service is no longer being reported to a customer service hotline. It is being reported to anyone and everyone who will listen, in just 140 characters.
The video below is an amazing look at how Social Media is dominating our world, especially the business world. I was actually surprised at some of the facts they show. Take a look:
What are your thoughts on Social Media? Are you boycotting it or have you jumped in with both feet? How do you feel about the impact it is having on our kids?
