Social Media/Facebook
Social media is a common term. By
definition however, it becomes more complex. Examples of social media are
everywhere we look. Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Tumblr, Pinterest, and blogs
all seem to encompass the idea of social media. It is all around us and
encompasses nearly everything we do. 98%
of college students have an active facebook.
There are over 100 million active Twitter users in the United States.
This is remarkable. There is nothing
else I know of that so many people have in common. With this in mind the question of why social
media has survived and been so successful is worth discussing. The effects of
social media on the past, present and future seem to be dictating how my day to
day life operates and ultimately my future as a Communication professional.
Social media took its rise early on
with things like Myspace. Since then it has completely evolved into a means of
instant communication. Gone are the days of phone calls and letters. A simple
click here and a few words there can convey nearly exactly what someone wants
the world to know about them. Some would say this is hindering mankind’s
ability to communicate face to face. To be fair however, people have never
really been that great with expressing their ideas and feeling through face to
face interactions. This awkward void has been filled with social media. It has
become much easier to communicate in 21st century organizations by sending a
mass text or simply updating a status to remind coworkers or people important
to what the next big thing will be. The fact of the matter is that social media
is not being used more frequently because people are lazy, or uncomfortable
with face to face interaction. It is being used because it is simply easier.
More people can get the same information at the same time without a million
phone calls or a zillion letters.
The transition into a world doctrine
by social media has put my generation in a predicament. What is being taught in
universities is not how to operate a blog spot or update a Twitter account. As
a student, I am learning how to send a business letter and write a news
article. Unfortunately this is not where my successful future lies. Social
media is just as important to become proficient in. Not every organization uses
a Twitter or facebook to communicate. But nearly every customer or business
person has a specific targeted audience who frequents a social media site. I do
not believe Social media is the heart of an organization but I do believe in
this day and age that is has evolved into an important organ. As a professional
social media is crucial for me to stay connected to my organization and the
components outside of it that make a difference.
I cant help but feel like I have so much more to say and and could produce something REALLY worth reading. Especially since I have aquired a little bit of passion for blogging.
Here yee here yee!!
There is nso much more to be said here!
Stay tuned.
forever exploring,
Sadi Swaney
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