This document provides an overview of the social media landscape, key players and tools, and rules for using social media. It notes significant growth in Facebook usage among older age groups. It also highlights Obama's YouTube views during the election, and Scott Brown having more Facebook and Twitter followers than Martha Coakley during their election. Key social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and tools like Facebook pages and ads are described. Basic rules outlined include the importance of consistent messaging, authenticity, transparency and treating social media as a conversation.