- Twitter had 315 million users in 2010 and saw rapid growth, becoming a popular social media platform for companies and organizations to connect with customers.
- Traditional media companies like Comcast began using social media for customer service and support, addressing issues on Twitter directly.
- New companies offering on-demand services like Zappos, Handyman, and SPRING saw success reaching customers through social media networks like Twitter, signing up thousands of users with just a few employees.