If Facebook were a country, it would be the fourth most populated place in the world, with over 1.5 billion users. There are over 150 million blogs on the internet and 900,000 new blog posts are created daily. 80% of companies plan to use LinkedIn to find employees this year. Social media provides a level playing field for businesses to connect with customers. Influencers need to stay informed to advise followers and companies should engage with influencers by providing early access and attending events.