A Survey on Social Media
Alright, guys and gals. We need your input.
Unless you’ve been living under a large, shadowy rock for the last several years, you know that social media has taken a firm grasp on our lives, completely restructuring the way we communicate. A majority of this renovation has occurred within the last five years: Five years ago You Tube was just getting its start, and MySpace was the most prevalent social network. As for that other little site called Facebook? Facebook was still toddling around on its baby legs, restricted to a network of college students searching for attractive coeds in the dorm.
Since then, social media has exploded. Facebook is no longer a site limited to twenty-something’s working towards a degree. We can now share photos, links, and wall posts with anyone who has a valid e-mail address. If we want to watch a video of just about anything, we head to YouTube. A whole new mass of social media has emerged as well. Wondering what Lindsay Lohan ate for breakfast this morning? Follow her on Twitter and receive live updates.
We have always strived to become a part of the newest social media outlet. If you’re reading this, you know that we post weekly blogs, keeping you informed about current events and news. Our Facebook and Twitter pages are updated daily and provide a tremendous outlet for sharing your comments and opinions. (And don’t be shy! We love to hear your thoughts!)
Now, social media has taken yet another step forward: Foursquare. Sure, it’s fun to post a status update on Facebook or Twitter about how you’re out for the evening. But what if you could actually earn points and receive special deals for hanging out at your favorite restaurant, bar, or event center? Foursquare works with your mobile device, allowing you to “check in” to a location and unlock special deals, simply because you’re out having a good time. It’s a new way for friends to remain updated on your location, so they can come and join the party.
So, the question is this: Since we all know that the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center is truly the center of everything from concerts to Broadway plays to hockey games,
Is Foursquare a social media outlet that you would use in connection with the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center? Do you currently use Foursquare? Which social media outlet do you prefer?
We can’t wait to hear your feedback – Just click on the link below this post titled “Comment” and share your thoughts. After all, we want social media to work for you, our fans and loyal supporters. So let us know what we can do to make your experience as interactive as possible!
July 26th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
This is a great article about PR. I’m a college student just trying to learn more about this space and I really enjoyed it. Keep up the great work!
July 27th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
It really comes down to how you feel about your personal privacy.
My research of FOURSQUARE highlights the controversy about an app that “Tracks” you based on your GPS location being at it’s worst “Stalkers Dream”.
I will state that I feel our “sense of privacy” is being attacked everyday and in nearly everyway and it is mostly our own doing. Our craving for reaching out using technology makes us more and more vunerable.
1. Our phones (us) can be traced by what tower(s) we are using at any time by anyone with that simple knowhow. This without turning on an application like foursquare.
2. We put a wealth of information on our various social networking sites that anyone with ill intent can exploit if they so desire.
3. Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes and now one of the fastest growing areas of insurance in case it happens to us which the odds are in the favor of it will.
The real answer to to go off the grid…. The harsh reality is going off the grid now is really, really difficult. Think about it….when you purchase anything at most stores you get an extra long reciept…marketing to you something similiar to what you just bought. Information about you, what you like, where you buy, who you called, and from where you called them is EVERYWHERE now.
As you can see I am a bit of a “paranoic” so NOT LIKELY to “turn on” to FOURSQUARE. My Cell phone, Facebook, and bank card are plenty of information for the average Joe.