1. Companies need to embrace new media by dedicating resources to social media departments and campaigns. Dell's active social media presence on platforms like Twitter and Facebook helped generate $1 million in revenue. 2. Successful social media campaigns require planning to engage customers where they are online and contribute to their conversations. Obama's 2008 campaign exemplified this by friending supporters on Facebook and following them on Twitter. 3. Companies should map their digital landscape by finding relevant online conversations. Starbucks' "My Starbucks Idea" site allows customers to suggest changes that are voted on and some implemented, strengthening relationships.