This document provides an overview of leveraging social media for communication strategies. It discusses (1) the objectives of understanding social media, its power, and how it can be used, (2) how social media differs from the old internet by finding users rather than users searching, (3) how almost everyone uses social media driven by interests like comedy, music, and movies, (4) examples of how industries like film, fashion, music, entertainment, food, and gaming leverage social media, and (5) the key components of an effective communication strategy including defining objectives, creating engaging content, choosing appropriate platforms, and measuring results.