The document discusses the evolution of social media marketing from a first generation "checkbox treatment" approach to a next generation "social business" approach. It notes that next generation social marketing companies focus on real-time reactive behavior, being customer centric, moving from campaigns to always-on content, and being metrics driven. The document also examines trends related to content marketing, social advertising, structuring social media teams, and the importance of social customer care. It concludes by emphasizing that next generation companies put customers first, are metrics driven, find insights and act on them continuously, and innovate to avoid falling behind.