This presentation discusses the impact of social media. It begins by defining social media as online tools that allow sharing of ideas, information, videos and pictures. Examples of different types of social media are then provided, including bookmarking sites, blogs, social networking sites, and multimedia sharing sites. The presentation notes that both organizations and individuals use social media and provides tips for developing an effective social media strategy, such as defining your audience and allocating resources. It also offers best practices for social media use, like writing shareable content and integrating social media with other marketing efforts. Metrics for measuring social media success are discussed and the continuing growth of social media is acknowledged.