This document summarizes key statistics and trends about social media usage. It notes that over 2 billion people worldwide use social media, with 67% of US adults using sites like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram. Social media has become indispensable for communication, marketing, and customer service. The fastest growing trends are visual platforms, native advertising, and mobile usage. The document discusses how businesses can use social media for engagement, monitoring conversations, research, and feedback. It provides case studies of how brands like Herschel Supply Co. and CrossFit have successfully used social media. The presentation emphasizes using social media for customer service, content creation, and advocacy while also noting its limitations for some goals like direct sales. It concludes with