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Invoke Live: Social Networking
Topline Report | July 29, 2010
Table of Contents

    Study Design                                           3
    Executive Summary                                      5
    Drivers and modes of social media use                  10
    Trust in social networking                             15
    Facebook                                               17
    Twitter                                                20
    The role of brands                                     21
    Smartphones                                            27
    What’s Next                                            30
    Appendix                                               35




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Study Design
    Methodology
        This study incorporated the Invoke Solutions’ Engage Live research technology, which enables a
        dynamic, real-time, moderated discussion with a large, live sample.


    Participant Design
        Adult males and females evenly distributed across age range from 18 to 50+
        Must have more than one active social media account (Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc..) OR be
        a Facebook account holder with more than 25 friends
        Frequently engage in social media related behavior such as:
            Log into Facebook, Linked-in or other social networking site
            Check for new tweets from people you follow or tweet yourself
            Participate in a branded community
            Read or comment on a blog
            Write their own blog
        Expect current level of social media use to grow or remain at current level in the future
        Total: n=314


    Session Length/Time
        60 Minute Live Session: Tuesday, June 15, 2010
        60 Minute Open Session: Wednesday, June 16 – June 18, 2010
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Background and Objectives

    Social Networking is a frequent topic of conversation within the marketing
    research community. From online sample sources who recruit from social
    networking sites to companies that mine what’s being said about your brand,
    it seems that there is no shortage of ways to reach and gather insight from
    members of social networks.
    But how well do we understand who these people are, how they use social
    media, and what role the various social media play in their lives?

    Our objectives were to explore:
        • The range of activities that users leverage social networking sites for and the
          interplay between those sites (Facebook, Twitter, branded community sites,
          etc.)
        • Their views on the role of brands, products and retailers within the social
          networking ecosystem
        • The rapidly evolving role of smartphones in increasing awareness and near
          instantaneous participation (with those brands, products and retailers)
        • The feedback opportunity within these environments
        • What’s next in this rapidly changing medium?



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Executive Summary

    •   Participants overwhelmingly indicated that their use of social networking
        was about simply staying connected with others
    •   Some participants even expressed that social networking might be better
        than traditional forms of interaction because it:
         • removes geographical boundaries
         • allows users to decide when and with whom they interact
         • allows users to update many people simultaneously
    •   Participants are spending their social networking time engaged in a range
        of activities and in both an information sharing and gathering mode
    •   Participants tended to have the most trust for content produced by
        people they know in social media
         • but company content was also trusted by a third of participants
    •   The critical factors in trusting social media content were the open nature
        of the dialog (both positive and negative sentiments expressed) and
        quality of content, not longevity of the relationship or the size of the
        audience


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Executive Summary (cont)

    Facebook
    • Many of the activities participants indicated they did the most of, and
       with the most frequency, were via Facebook, placing it at the epicenter of
       social networking activity
    • The company itself had the highest unaided awareness and was also
       frequently cited as the most influential company in social networking
    • However, Facebook’s recent privacy challenges are having an impact on
       users perceptions of the company and their services
    Twitter
    • While “Tweeting” and “Following people on Twitter” ranked lower than
       many other social media activities in current use, the company ranked 2nd
       only to Facebook in awareness among participants and there appears to
       be a growing trend to use Twitter to connect with companies




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Executive Summary (cont)

    Role of Brands
    • Consumers clearly believe that companies and brands have a significant
       role to play in social media and are in many ways re-shaping what Social
       Networking is used for
         • 65% of participants follow a company or brand via Facebook
         • 31% follow a company or brand on Twitter
         • 47% indicated they had posted a comment on a company’s Facebook page
         • 32% had posted a comment about a company or product on their own
           Facebook page
         • 32% and 30% shared “new product information” and “information on sales
           and deals” respectively with their social network
    •   Consumers indicated that they expect to be rewarded for their
        interactions with companies via “deals” or “coupons”, which are their top
        reasons for following a company on Facebook as well as the reward they
        expect in response to a company complaint


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Executive Summary (cont)
    Smartphones
    • While some participants were undecided about the role of cell phones in
       their social media activities, many more viewed the ability to access their
       social network as a benefit of a smartphone purchase
    • Participants who want to access their social network via their cell phone,
       want that phone to support roughly the same activities their computer
       does now – IM, “Facebooking”, and maybe even a little shopping
    What’s Next
    • Participants expected both social media’s presence and the number of
       people using it to grow in the next 2-5 years and for it to become central
       to the way people communicate with one another
    • Advertisers are expected to use social media as a tool to specifically target
       customers and as a means of engaging in conversations with them on
       their terms and when they have demonstrated interest in a particular
       brand or service
    • Facebook is expected to become even more central to social networking;
       only a few could envision a future where Facebook’s role was supplanted
       by an un-known new technology
    • Some participants expressed concerns about social media depersonalizing
       communication, and cited a need for balance

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Key Findings




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Hyper Social Networkers are actively involved in a
       number of social media
       •      However, Facebook clearly dominates, as most participants used Facebook
              as a baseline activity


                                  I have a Facebook account which I actively use                                                                               90%
                       I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on Facebook                                                           65%
                                  I have a Linked-In account which I actively use                      26%
     I have an account on another social networking website which I actively use                                   41%
                                    I have a Twitter account which I actively use                              35%
                                            I currently follow people on Twitter                                   40%
                            I currently follow products or companies on Twitter                              31%
                                                  I regularly read personal blogs                                            50%
                                    I read product or company sponsored blogs                                      39%
                                                            I write my own blog                        25%
                                             I regularly post comments on blogs                                    39%
         I participate in an online community sponsored by a brand or company                            30%
                                                I don't do any of these activities    0%

                                                                                     0%    10%   20%   30%     40%        50%      60%       70%       80%    90%   100%



     7) Please select all of the following statements that accurately describe you:

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A basic human desire to be part of the world is driving
     social media usage
      •      Participants overwhelmingly responded that they used social media to just
             “stay connected”, with 63% ranking it as their number one reason, again
             reinforcing the dominance of Facebook
           To stay connected with friends, family or colleagues                                                   63%


                                                  To socialize                 13%


                                           To be entertained             7%


                                       To gather information            6%


                  To give feedback/make your opinion known          3%


                                   To make new connections          3%


                                             Another reason        2%


                                                    To learn       1%


                                        To share information       1%


                                                              0%         10%     20%   30%   40%   50%     60%         70%



     Q) Please rank the reasons WHY you use social media like web sites, blogs or twitter.


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Social Networkers are sharing a variety of things to “stay
     connected”…
      •      Participants selected “Just say hi” (80%) and “Family updates” (75%) as the
             most frequent things they share
      •      But more than 30% of respondents indicated they frequently shared nine
             different types of information




     Q) What kind of things do you most frequently share? Please select all of the following that you share when you communicate.


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…and engaging in a range of activities
     •       Posting personal updates and comments on other people’s Facebook pages
             were the most frequently selected ways to communicate

                                                                                     •      “I can get the message to my whole friends list at
                                                                                            one time.”
                                                                                     •      “Convenience of being able to communicate on
                                                                                            my own time, from my computer or my phone.”
                                                                                     •      “It is easier to follow other people and what they
                                                                                            are doing by going to their Facebook page and
                                                                                            commenting there. It helps me stay more
                                                                                            connected and more informed.”
                                                                                     •      “All I have to do is read what someone else has to
                                                                                            say and comment on it if I choose. I can say
                                                                                            nothing or a lot depending on how I feel about it.”
                                                                                     •      “Many of my friends & family will post status
                                                                                            updates about their life. I would probably not
                                                                                            have heard about this part of their lives (even if I
                                                                                            called them on the phone). It gives me more info
                                                                                            about a person no matter how trivial it may be. It
                                                                                            also is a great way to get the news out to tons of
                                                                                            people without having to call everyone or send an
                                                                                            e-mail & forgetting that you may have left
                                                                                            someone off”
         Q) Which way of communicating or connecting do you do most frequently? (Left Pie Chart)
         Q) Thinking about the way you communicate or connect most frequently, what are the advantages or benefits of communicating in this way? What
         do you like more about this way of connecting than traditional means? (Verbatims)

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Social Networking is about a two-way exchange of
     information
     •    On balance, a third of participants indicated that they spent >60% of
          their time in social media viewing other people’s content (34%) and
          generating or passing along content themselves (31%)

                 20% - 40% of the time        40% - 60% of the time            60% - 80% of the time          More than 80% of the time




                Creating and sharing content like Facebook, or blog posts or
                                                                                        23%                  24%               22%             9%
                                                tweets




                   Gathering and viewing content from OTHER PEOPLE have
                                                                                        22%                  30%                  20%              14%
                                              generated




                                                                                0%     10%     20%     30%     40%     50%      60%       70%       80%        90%   100%
     Q) How much of the time that you spend in social media (between social networking sites, blogs, twitter) is spent doing each of the following:


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Trust runs high in Social Networking, even for
           companies and independent bloggers
       •    Generally, participants trusted information most when it was
            generated by friends, or people they know regardless of content
            form
       •    However Facebook posts by companies were either “trusted
            completely” or “trusted somewhat” by 41% of respondents and
            company blog posts fared nearly as well at 36%
                             Blog posts by people you know               26%                   38%                    20%            9%     7%

                               Posts by friends in Facebook              23%                  41%                     19%          10%      7%

                                    Friend's twitter stream        12%                33%                      35%               11%       9%

                  Blog post by a brand, product or company         11%           25%                      42%                     15%       6%          Trust completely

Posts by a brand, product or company you follow in Facebook    9%                32%                        42%                     11%     6%          Trust somewhat

                     Fellow community member comments                                                                                                   Neither trust nor
                                                               8%               29%                        44%                     14%       6%
                                                                                                                                                        distrust
                                                                                                                                                        Distrust somewhat
 Brand, product or company comments in online community        8%              22%                       51%                       14%       6%
                                                                                                                                                        Don't trust at all
                Brand, product or company twitter streams      6%          20%                       48%                       16%         8%

                        Blog posts by independent bloggers     6%         19%                      44%                     20%            12%

                      Independent blogger's twitter stream     5%        16%                   46%                         20%            13%

                                                              0%     10%       20%     30%   40%    50%    60%       70%    80%       90% 100%

       Q) Speaking of trust, how much do you trust the following sources of information, with 1= Trust completely and 5 = Don't trust at all?

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However, trust can easily erode if the quality of the
     interaction degrades
     •      The most important factors in trusting a social media content source
            were open nature of dialog, and the quality of comments and
            content
     •      Somewhat surprisingly, few participants rated length of
            participation (15%) and number of fellow fans, followers and
            participants (12%) as extremely important

            The dialog is open to both
                                                          37%                                     27%                   21%                 8%        8%
         positive and negative comments

            Quality of the comments and
                                                         35%                                 27%                        25%                    7%      6%
                       content

           Responsiveness of sponsor or                                                                                                                           Extremely important
                                                        30%                                 30%                        22%                  9%        7%
                     author
                                                                                                                                                                  Somewhat important
                 Volume of participation          20%                           29%                             32%                      11%          9%          Neither important nor
                                                                                                                                                                  unimportant
                                                                                                                                                                  Somewhat
                     Volume of content           16%                  26%                                  39%                            11%         8%          unimportant
                                                                                                                                                                  Not at all important
          How long you have been a fan,
                                                 15%                  27%                                 34%                       10%           13%
             follower or participant

         Number of people who are fans,
                                                12%                 26%                             31%                     13%                 18%
            followers or participants

                                           0%     10%         20%         30%         40%         50%     60%         70%         80%         90%          100%
     Q) Please rate how important the following factors are in how much you trust a blog, twitter, Facebook page or community site, with 1 = Extremely
     important and 5 = Not at all important
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Facebook is clearly the center of the
      Social Networking universe…
      •      78% of participants mentioned
             Facebook when asked what they
             think of when someone says
             “social networking”

      •      94% of participants listed                                                 •   “facebook, many people think they can't live
                                                                                            without it”
             Facebook when asked to name a
                                                                                        •   “Of course, facebook, because it 's the largest
             social media tool or site                                                      and most extensive social network of various
                                                                                            people common themes and interests”
Please select all of the following statements that accurately describe you:
                                                                                        •   “Facebook because many companies use it as
          100%                                                                              an outlet to promote”
                                                                     90%
          90%                                                                           •   “facebook, you can connect more with
          80%                                                                               companies, friends, family, and things you
          70%                   65%                                                         want to get involved with”
          60%                                                                           •   “I would say Facebook. It seems to be the most
          50%                                                                               popular one where people can share thoughts,
          40%                                                                               pictures, ideas. Businesses even have
          30%                                                                               Facebook accounts to draw customers”
          20%                                                                           •   “facebook, it has a lot of users, also has a lot
          10%                                                                               of tools and games available to keep users
           0%                                                                               occupied and checking in frequently”
                 I am a fan of at least one product I have a Facebook account which I
                      or retailer on Facebook                  actively use

      Q) We are here today to talk about SOCIAL NETWORKING. When I say SOCIAL NETWORKING, what do you think of? (1st percentage)
      Q) Please list all of the social networking SITES or TOOLS that come to mind now. (2ndt percentage)
      Q) What COMPANY would you say is the most influential in the social networking? Why do you say that? (Verbatims)

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…and appeals to all age groups
     While a quarter of participants age 50+ reported having over 100
     Facebook friends, the percentage of participants with 100+ friends grew
     as their age declined
          • Nearly 2/3 those ages 18-29
          • Nearly 1/2 of those ages 30-39
          • Over 1/3 of those ages 40-49

                                                      Number of Facebook Friends
                                             200+      100-200      51-100   26-50   More than 100
                          Age 50+                9%           16%      36%     39%                      25%
                          Age 45-49            11%            20%      31%     37%                      31%
                          Age 40-44            30%            16%      34%     20%                      46%
                          Age 35-39            17%            33%      35%     15%                      50%
                          Age 30-34            24%            24%      33%     19%                      48%
                          Age 25-29            40%            30%      13%     17%                      70%
                          Age 18-24            38%            38%      13%     13%                      76%
                          Total                24%            24%      29%     23%                      48%
     Q) Approximately how many friends do you have on Facebook?

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Yet Facebook is vulnerable to
     privacy concerns
     • More than a third of participants
       indicated that Facebook’s privacy issues
       had changed their opinion of the
       company or raised concerns                                     •      “my personal information is just that--personal. if i wanted
                                                                             the world to have my cell number or my email, i would
          • Participants frequently cited the                                have posted it myself”
             need for more personal                                   •      “I think people assume their personal details will be left
             responsibility around information                               alone by default.”
             sharing                                                  •      “Having to opt-out of having your information distributed
                                                                             to anyone is terrible.”
                                                                      •      “The issues are raised because people share way too much
                                                                             on Facebook. It'd be so easy to steal someone's information
                                                                             or know where they are during the day based on status
                                                                             updates.”
                                                                      •      “People expect Facebook to protect them, but they need to
                                                                             do more to protect themselves and not put up things they
                                                                             shouldn't.”
                                                                      •      “ It should be an issue to some people, maybe they will be
                                                                             more careful and take the proper precautions when using a
                                                                             social network or anything else on the web.”




     Q) Facebook has recently faced a lot of criticism about both what privacy controls it offers and how easy those controls are understood by members.
     Has this changed your opinion about the company or raised concerns about your use of its service? (Left Chart)
     Q) What do you think the issues are related to privacy and social media? Why do feel it is an issue for some people? (Verbatims)

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Twitter is growing in influence
      •     31% of participants mentioned
            Twitter when asked what they
            think of when someone says                                                            •     “Twitter. They seem to be the biggest and
            social networking                                                                           hottest @ the moment.”
                                                                                                  •     “twitter, they are all over tv and other media
      •     77% of participants listed Twitter                                                          networks”
            when asked to name a social                                                           •     “A toss up between Facebook and Twitter they
                                                                                                        both seem to dominate the industry”
            media tool or site
                                                                                                  •     “Twitter has really gotten a lot of attention due
Please select all of the following statements that accurately describe you:
                                                                                                        to celebrities.”
45%
                                                     40%                                          •     “Twitter, because it allows one to track
40%
                      35%                                                                               someone through their daily lives.”
35%
                                                                                    31%           •     “I would have to say Twitter because I see it
30%                                                                                                     advertised all of the time.”
25%                                                                                               •     “I think it changes pretty quickly. Right now I'd
20%                                                                                                     say Twitter because it's getting all kinds of
                                                                                                        media exposure. All kinds of celebrities and
15%
                                                                                                        companies are using it and make it known
10%                                                                                                     they're on there”
 5%
 0%
          I have a Twitter Account      I currently follow people on   I currently follow products or
             which I actively use                  Twitter                  companies on Twitter


      Q) We are here today to talk about SOCIAL NETWORKING. When I say SOCIAL NETWORKING, what do you think of? (1st percentage)
      Q) Please list all of the social networking SITES or TOOLS that come to mind now. (2ndt percentage)
      Q) What COMPANY would you say is the most influential in the social networking? Why do you say that? (Verbatims)

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Companies and Brands are a significant and acceptable
           presence in Social Networking
               •        A quarter of participants indicated that they spent > 40% of their
                        social media time gathering or viewing content that a Brand or
                        Company had generated
               •        A third of participants shared “new product information” and
                        “information on sales and deals” with their social network



                                                                                                                                    New product reviews
          Less than 20% of the time     20% - 40% of the time           40% - 60% of the time
                                                                                                                                    or information, 32%
          60% - 80% of the time         More than 80% of the time



                              53%                               22%            12%         11%   3%

                                                                                                                    Information on sales
                                                                                                                        or deals, 30%
                                                                                     26%

0%           10%       20%        30%   40%       50%       60%       70%     80%        90%     100%   23%   25%      27%             29%             31%    33%




            Q) How much of the time that you spend in social media (between social networking sites, blogs, twitter) is spent doing each of the following: (Left
            chart)
            Q) What kind of things do you most frequently share? Please select all of the following that you share when you communicate. (Right Chart)

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Social Networkers are interacting with companies in
           various ways
       •      Nearly half of Social Networkers indicated they had posted a comment on
              a company’s Facebook page and nearly as many indicated they read a
              company blog
       •      But even companies without a Social Media presence could not hide; A
              third of respondents made a brand or product related post on their own
              Facebook page
              Post a comment on company's Facebook page                                                                                                                 47%
                                                  Read Blogs                                                                                                41%
                 Post comment on your own Facebook page                                                                             32%
                                    Update Facebook status                                                        25%
I don't interact w/companies or brands via social networking                                                    24%
                                  Redistribute content links                                              21%
                                               Send pictures                                        19%
                               Interact via other social sites                                  18%
                                                      Tweet                                    17%
                                      Chat within Facebook                                    17%
                                                         Blog                                 17%
                                 Distribute original content                           13%
                                                Send videos                      11%
                           IM (any instant message vehicle)                 10%
                                                       Other               9%
                                                                 0%   5%   10%          15%         20%         25%       30%           35%           40%         45%     50%
       Q) Please tell me which of the following ways you communicate with BRANDS or COMPANIES in your social network (Select all that apply)

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Social Networkers give mixed reviews on companies’
     management of their social presence
     •       Some companies appear to be responding by giving something in return for
             a complaint such as coupons, free shipping or simple problem resolution.
     •       But those who don’t appear to be paying a price


     • “I actually had a really lousy experience at 1 Panera Bread restaurant (they're usually GREAT). I posted
       something at THEIR SITE..got a gift certificate”
     • “I commented on Nabisco's facebook page about how wonderful the 100 calorie packs are and they sent me a
       coupon for a package for free”
     • “Had a couple problems with my new dishwasher. I called the 1-800 # and they blew me off so I made contact
       through facebook page and they responded and fixed the problem. I guess they didn't want to get a bad
       reputation“
     • “I comment of the lands end FB page about a slow order and they took care of me by providing me a free
       shipping code for my next order”
     • I had a horrible sales' experience at Best Buy and have told everyone I can think of about it. Do not plan on
       going back to BB and hope to warn others about their misrepresentations to help protect other people. And, no,
       Best Buy did not respond. Too big and they just don't care.
     • I didn't have good results with either of the things I tried. I wanted to talk to Tide about participating in Loads of
       Hope, and all they wanted was my money. I wanted to ask P&G if they were donating truckloads of Dawn to the
       Gulf, but got no reply.

         Q) Please give me an example of when you have used social media to comment or complain about a company or product. Also, tell me if the
         company responded. (Verbatims)
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Social networking is changing the way consumers gather
         brand and product information…
     •    While more participants indicated they look for brand or product
          information via a search engine or on a company’s website than other
          online outlets, those who follow products/companies on Facebook (47%)
          and Twitter (62%) leveraged company Facebook pages for info more than
          those who don’t
            • A quarter of participants who follow a company via Twitter did either a Twitter
              search (25%) or added the company of interest to those they follow (28%)
                                                                                               86%
                       Search engine                                                            88%
                                                                                                  91%

                                                                                           81%
                   Company website                                                           85%
                                                                                               88%
                                                                 38%
             Company Facebook page                                     47%                                     Total
                                                                               62%

                                                    19%                                                         I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on
                       Company blog                  20%
                                                                 37%                                           Facebook
                                                                                                               I currently follow products or companies on
                                              12%                                                              Twitter
              Follow them on Twitter          12%
                                                           28%

                                              10%
                      Twitter search          11%
                                                        25%
                                         3%
                              Other      2%
                                        0%

                                       0%   10%   20%   30%      40%   50%   60%   70%   80%   90% 100%
     Q) When you are looking for information on a brand, product, or company, what tools do you use? (Select all that apply)
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…and consumers have conversations with those brands
     •    While more participants indicated they directed comments to the
          suggestion page of a company’s website than any other online
          outlet, participants who are also followers of a product/company on
          Facebook or Twitter consistently expressed a willingness to leverage
          additional online outlets across the board
            • from posting on their own page, or the company’s page, to “tweeting”
              about it and even blogging
          Comment or suggestion page of the brand,                                        65%
                                                                                         63%
              product or company website                                                    68%

                                                                            37%
                    Facebook post to your own page                                45%
                                                                                   47%

     Facebook post on the brand, product or company                       32%                         Total
                                                                                40%
                          page                                                     46%
                                                                                                       I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on
                                                                                                      Facebook
                                                                      30%
                                   Another method                    27%                               I currently follow products or companies on
                                                               19%                                    Twitter

                                                             13%
                                       Blog about it          15%
                                                                    25%

                                                             12%
                                     Tweet about it          12%
                                                                    25%

                                                       0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
     Q) Similarly, when you have a comment or a complaint to share about a brand, product, or company where do you direct it?
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Social Networkers expect something in return
     for their interaction with companies
     •     60% of participants indicated coupons and discounts would be their primary
           motivation for “following” a retailer on Facebook
     •     A fifth of participants indicated they checked Facebook, blogs, or twitter
           streams for deals, pricing or coupons prior to shopping “all the time” or
           “frequently”
                                                                      35%
Motivations for "Following" a Retailer on Facebook                                                                    32%
                                          Multi-          Primary
                                                                      30%
                                          select          Reason
     1 For coupons or discounts               86%            60%                                                                                         24%
                                                                      25%
       Getting early or exclusive                                                                                                            22%
     2 information                            58%             16%
                                                                      20%
       The ability to view unbiased                                                                 16%
     3 feedback                               39%             12%
                                                                      15%

     4 To give unbiased feedback              26%               5%
                                                                      10%

       To participate in a particular                                              5%
                                                                       5%
     5 service or program                     26%               4%
     6 Another reason                          4%               3%     0%
                                                                               All the time      Frequently       Sometimes                 Rarely       Never


         Q) What tools would you like products, brands, companies or individuals to make available on their websites or blogs for you to either follow
         them or redistribute their content easily? (Select all that apply)
         Q) How often do you check Facebook, Blogs or Twitter feeds for deals, pricing or coupons from companies before shopping?

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Smartphones will grow in their influence on
     social interaction
     •    8% of participants reported that social media access was a “primary
          reason” for their current cell phone, but 16% reported it would be a
          “primary reason” for their next purchase
     •    27% reported that social media access was a “nice bonus” of their
          current phone. Again that number grew to 46% when participants
          were asked about future mobile purchases
                            Present phone                                                             Next phone




     Q) How much of a factor was social media access in selecting your current mobile phone? (choose one)
     Q) Thinking about your NEXT mobile phone purchase, how important will social media be in selecting that phone? (choose one)
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The willingness to use a mobile phone as social media
         platform is heavily impacted by age
     •       78% of participants age 50+, and approximately half of participants
             ages 35-49 indicated they did not want to use their cell phone for
             social media, suggesting that the appeal of mobile access may be
             influenced by those who are digital natives vs. digital adopters
     •       Participants ages 45-49, potentially the parents of younger cell phone
             users, were more willing than their older and younger peers to use
             their cell phone for social networking
                                                                           Total, 48%

                                                     Age 18-24, 32%

                                                  Age 24-29, 28%

         I don't use my mobile phone                Age 30-34, 31%
             for social networking
                                                                         Age 35-39, 50%

                                                                                  Age 40-44, 59%

                                                               Age 45-49, 43%

                                                                                                         Age 50+, 78%


                                       0%   10%        20%         30%      40%         50%        60%      70%         80%       90%

     Q) Please select which social networking activities you do not currently use on your mobile phone but would be interested in using in the FUTURE.
     (Select all that apply)

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Many of the same activities are expected to be
         delivered via a Smartphone
     •     Checking and posting updates and posting pictures are the activities
           most desirable from a Smartphone
     •     While still many indicated they would be interested in either buying
           directly or receiving “deal” information on their phone




     Q) Please select which social networking activities you would BE interested in using your mobile phone to do in the future if you could. (Select all
     that apply)

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Social media in the future - as monumental as the
     invention of the telephone?
     •    Participants envisioned a range of future possibilities for social
          media, but some of the universal expectations were:
            • It would grow in popularity and become even more central to the way
              people communicate with each other and with companies
            • As social media evolves beyond its infancy, the medium will inevitably
              become more polished, simpler to use and offer more features all of
              which will further ingrain it into the culture

 •   “we may not need our mailboxes outside our houses anymore”
 •   “I think it will be big, it will be like the invention of the telephone.”
 •   “I think social media will become the norm in the next 5 years.”
 •   “I think it will become more polished like web pages are today. We're just tipping our toes in what can be done in
     the future.”
 •   “It'll probably be the main way the people communicate. I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing yet though.”
 •   “It will dominate our time and drive our social lives”
 •   “EVERYONE will be on some kind of social media-it's the latest craze and will become more simplified to use in the
     future.”
 •   “its going to be a great social adventure .however people need to balance it a little”
 •   “More and more features will be offered on the mobile side - in cell phones, in automobiles, other hand held
     devices. Home use will move more to wireless devices and also interface fully with our mobile media.”

     Q) Where do you see social media going in the next two to five years?
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The medium lends itself to brand-initiated, consumer-
     oriented conversation
     •    Generally, participants expected brands to move more into social media
          because increasingly, that is where consumers can more reliably,
          continuously and personally be reached vs. other media
     •    Others cited the opportunity the medium affords for brands to target and
          engage niche consumers on their own terms and when they have
          demonstrated interest


     • “Getting bigger and bigger. Advertisers, I think, are just starting to realize what a great tool it is -- particularly
       when you have a very specific target market.”
     • “I expect social media to be just as popular for networking with friends and I expect more companies to
       communicate with customers on facebook and offer free products/discounts.”
     • “I can see purchases being made at great discounts through retailers. Continued ways of staying in touch with
       friends through all sorts of portable devices.”
     • “It will far surpass any other kind of advertising - print, etc because everyone is online. More and more are
       going online to do just about everything. It is becoming easier to go online and with more vehicles to do so. As
       the older non-techie Americans die off, and this young crop grows, everyone will be online.”
     • “I think it will become more important all the time. Everything moves so fast, if retailers don't keep up with mew
       media, they will lose in the marketplace. Look at newspapers and magazines - they're dying, thanks to the
       Internet.”


     Q) Where do you see social media going in the next two to five years?


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Users’ ability to customize their social media world
      makes it an ideal forum for brands
      •    The social networker can decide on what terms, when and to what degree
           to engage with brands ( to merely “pull” information or to share their own
           feedback/opinion) making those communications ultimately more
           effective, impactful and satisfying
      •    Social media then offers brands the ability to connect (or “push”) with
           more personalized offers and tailored information which incorporates
           feedback and is more like a dialog with those consumers

     • “I see social media becoming more personalized. Via social media companies will be able to promote to people
       who like and use their services."
     • "Yes it is because it gives consumers more of a medium to let their own voice and opinion be heard."
     • "yes social media is a better way for communication as we move toward a global community it's the way people
       from one country can communicate with others"
     • "It is becoming a better medium because more and more people are using social media and leaving more
       traditional media behind"
     • "This is a better means of communication because the brands, products and companies post access to special
       deals, promotions, discounts and coupons. You don't really see all of those things at once on TV."
     • "It allows them to connect with the consumers at a different level and to also give those that are loyal to their
       brand advanced notice of things as well as special discounts and offers. It's definitely a good way to promote
       brand loyalty."
     • "Possibly, because this offers the chance to dialogue in an open way and to interact with the advertisers. To ask
       questions, be heard, be taken into account, to be acknowledged. It will help companies to become more
       transparent and down-to earth, more approachable"
      Q) Is social media a better medium for brands, products and companies to communicate their value to you as a consumer than traditional media?
      Why or why not?
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However, a few questioned the appropriateness of brand
      messaging in “social” media
      •    A few participants reiterated that their main objective in using social media
           was to connect with family and friends and not with companies; evidence
           that the reach of brand messaging remains bound by user interest level
      •    Other concerns centered around responsiveness and the pull nature of
           social media vs. the push nature of traditional media; an aspect more
           participants cited as a strength of the medium

     • “Not really. In social media you have to search for it. In tv ads it is just put in front of you whether you were
       looking for it or not.”
     • “Not really, because they either ignore what you have to say, or never respond, as to talking to them face to
       face, it'd be hard for them to ignore you or not respond.”
     • “i don't think so. i don't exclusively look up information about brands from social media anyway.”
     • “No. I'd rather hear about these companies and promotions through tv. I use the sites to stay in touch with
       friends and family, not for companies and more advertising.”
     • “no don't like all the advertising, check their website if interested”
     • “social media is not a better medium though beneficial since i don't like to find such information via such means.
       i prefer social media for personal interactions, not media driven.”
     • “no i use a social network to relax and get away from ads and companies not to be followed there by them too”
     • In my personal case, no value as I don't follow or care to follow brands/products/companies via social
       networking...get the term "social" networking?
      Q) Is social media a better medium for brands, products and companies to communicate their value to you as a consumer than traditional media?
      Why or why not?
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While others viewed social media as a supplementary
      channel for brand information
      •      Still other participants viewed social media as a supplementary to,
             not as an outright replacement for traditional modes of brand
             communication



     • “Yes and no. Communicating through social media is a great way to sell. but don't lose the fact that face to face
       contact w/ customers also helps a relationship grow as well. I hear so often that customer service no longer
       exists.”
     • “I really Believe That Both ways would help them find more customers”
     • “i have mixed feeling about that, cause sometimes they go overboard and run up posts or flood your feeds with
       too much updates and their is nothing you can do unless you unfollow or delete them which sucks if you value
       them as a company, but then again being in touch with them this way seems more one on one.”
     • “it's equal. consumers need to do their homework whenever they want to stay informed, social media is just
       another tool”
     • “social networking is just an "extra" way to get people be awared of the products offer by companies. It is a
       good medium; however, the company will need to do more than posting on facebook and other social
       networking sites. Continue with tv ads, circulars, email, mailing, etc”
     • “The ideal use for a company would be as a supplement to what already exists. The company should try to
       present some kind of "carrot" to ensure repeat visits from consumers.”
     • “I don't know if it's better--but it's a must, nowadays. Any buisness which doesn;t use it, is not doing all they can
       to reach as many people as possible”


          Q) Is social media a better medium for brands, products and companies to communicate their value to you as a consumer than traditional media?
          Why or why not?

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Appendix




35              © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
Age



                            9%
     18-24             8%
                                  12%

                                          15%
     25-29                                             18%
                                                                    22%
                                          15%
     30-34                                            18%                       Total
                                                                  21%

                                               16%                               I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on
     35-39                                             18%
                                         14%                                    Facebook (203)
                                                                                 I currently follow products or companies on
                                          15%                                   Twitter (97)
     40-44                                           17%
                                  12%

                                  12%
     45-49             8%
                            9%
                                                       18%
      50+                          13%
                            9%

             0%   5%        10%          15%                20%           25%




     Q) Age


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Gender




                                           39%

      Male                           35%

                                             41%                         Total

                                                                          I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on
                                                                         Facebook (203)
                                                                          I currently follow products or companies on
                                                           61%           Twitter (97)

     Female                                                      65%

                                                         59%



              0%   10%   20%   30%     40%         50%   60%       70%




     Q) Gender


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Education



                                     1%
            Some high school         1%
                                      2%

      High school graduate or                              14%
                                                         12%
             equivalent                               10%
                                                                                   32%
     Some college, no degree                                                      31%                    Total
                                                                               29%

                                                                                     32%                  I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on
        4-year college degree                                                         32%
                                                                                             36%         Facebook (203)
                                                                                                          I currently follow products or companies on
         Vocational/technical                   7%
                                                 8%                                                      Twitter (97)
                school                 3%

     Graduate or professional                              14%
                                                            15%
             degree                                                20%
                                 0%
        Prefer not to answer     0%
                                 0%

                                0%         5%    10%      15%     20%    25%   30%     35%         40%




     Q) What is the highest level of education you have completed?


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Income



                                                                       18%
          Under $25,000                                          16%
                                                    11%

                                                                                           26%
       $25,000 - $49,999                                                                         29%
                                                                                           26%

                                                                                           26%         Total
       $50,000 - $74,999                                                       21%
                                                                                     24%
                                                                                                       I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on
                                                                                                       Facebook (203)
                                                                 16%
       $75,000 - $99,999                                           17%                                 I currently follow products or companies on
                                                                         19%                           Twitter (97)
                                                     12%
       $100,000 or more                                     15%
                                                                  16%

                                 2%
     Prefer not to answer         3%
                                    4%

                            0%      5%        10%          15%           20%         25%         30%




     Q) Which of the following best describes your total annual household income?


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Kids in Household




                                                             55%

        With Kids                                                  61%

                                                                          70%         Total

                                                                                      I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on
                                                                                      Facebook (203)
                                                                                      I currently follow products or companies on
                                                      45%                             Twitter (97)


     Without Kids                               39%

                                         30%



                    0%      10%   20%   30%    40%     50%    60%        70%    80%




     Q) Kids in Household


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Marital status



                                                       24%
                    Single                             24%
                                                           28%

                                                                             55%
                  Married                                                      57%
                                                                                58%
                                                                                            Total

     Living with someone,                 12%
                                                                                            I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on
                                           13%
          not married                                                                       Facebook (203)
                                        10%
                                                                                             I currently follow products or companies on
                                                                                            Twitter (97)
                                       8%
     Divorced or separated           6%
                                    4%

                               1%
                Widowed        1%
                              0%

                             0%       10%        20%      30%    40%   50%     60%    70%




     Q) What is your marital status?


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Frequency of social networking activity



                                                    14%
                  Hourly                                  18%
                                                                24%

                                                                             35%
         Every few hours                                                                 41%
                                                                                               45%
                                                                                                           Total

                                                                                    40%
      At least once a day                                                                                  I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on
                                                                             34%
                                                                                                           Facebook (203)
                                                                      28%
                                                                                                           I currently follow products or companies on
                                                                                                           Twitter (97)
                                              11%
          Every few days               6%
                                  3%

                             0%
     At least once a week    0%
                             0%

                            0%    5%    10%     15%       20%   25%   30%   35%    40%     45%       50%


     Q) Please select how frequently you do at least one of the following:
     o Log into Facebook, Linked-in, or other social networking site
     o Check for new tweets from people you follow or to tweet yourself
     o Participate in a branded online community
     o Read or comment on a blog
     o Write your own blog

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Frequency of Facebook checks for friend updates



                                             12%
                  Hourly                        15%
                                                            22%

                                                                               36%
         Every few hours                                                               41%
                                                                                             46%       Total

                                                                                     39%
                                                                                                       I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on
      At least once a day                                                 35%
                                                                   29%                                 Facebook (195)
                                                                                                       I currently follow products or companies on
                                             12%                                                       Twitter (87)
          Every few days                9%
                                  3%

                             0%
     At least once a week    0%
                             0%

                            0%    5%   10%    15%     20%    25%   30%   35%     40%       45%   50%




     Q) How frequently do you check Facebook for friends' updates or to update your own status?


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Number of Facebook friends



                0%
        1-10    0%
                0%

                0%
       11-25    0%
                0%

                                                                  23%                              Total
       26-50                                        18%
                                         13%
                                                                                                   I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on
                                                                                                   Facebook (195)
                                                                                 29%
      51-100                                                                     29%               I currently follow products or companies on
                                                                                       31%         Twitter (87)
                                                                    24%
     100-200                                                               27%
                                                                        25%

                                                                   24%
       200+                                                               27%
                                                                                       31%

               0%     5%         10%        15%       20%          25%           30%         35%




     Q) Approximately how many friends do you have on Facebook?


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Access Mode



                                                                                             61%
     Home computer only                                                              55%
                                                                         42%


                                      8%
         Home and Work
                                     6%                                                                  Total
           Computer
                                2%
                                                                                                         I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on
                                                                                                         Facebook (202)
                                           15%                                                            I currently follow products or companies on
      One computer plus
                                             18%                                                         Twitter (97)
            phone
                                                   24%


                                           15%
        All Access Modes                         21%
                                                             32%

                           0%        10%    20%        30%         40%         50%     60%         70%




     Q) Access Mode


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Active Accounts



                         10%         10%




                                                                            Facebook only
                                                                            Facebook Plus
                                                                            Non-Facebook




                               80%




     Q) Account types

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Social Networking Activity Level




                            30%


                                                                                                     I expect my current level of activity to remain the
                                                                                                     same
                                                                                                     I expect my current level of activity to decline

                                                                                                     I expect my current level of activity to increase
                          0%


                                                                    70%




     Q) Please select the statement below that most accurately describe your view of future participation with social networking sites (such as Facebook,
     Linked-in, Twitter), online communities, or blogs.

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Invokelivesocialnetworking

  • 1. Invoke Live: Social Networking Topline Report | July 29, 2010
  • 2. Table of Contents Study Design 3 Executive Summary 5 Drivers and modes of social media use 10 Trust in social networking 15 Facebook 17 Twitter 20 The role of brands 21 Smartphones 27 What’s Next 30 Appendix 35 2 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 3. Study Design Methodology This study incorporated the Invoke Solutions’ Engage Live research technology, which enables a dynamic, real-time, moderated discussion with a large, live sample. Participant Design Adult males and females evenly distributed across age range from 18 to 50+ Must have more than one active social media account (Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc..) OR be a Facebook account holder with more than 25 friends Frequently engage in social media related behavior such as: Log into Facebook, Linked-in or other social networking site Check for new tweets from people you follow or tweet yourself Participate in a branded community Read or comment on a blog Write their own blog Expect current level of social media use to grow or remain at current level in the future Total: n=314 Session Length/Time 60 Minute Live Session: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 60 Minute Open Session: Wednesday, June 16 – June 18, 2010 3 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 4. Background and Objectives Social Networking is a frequent topic of conversation within the marketing research community. From online sample sources who recruit from social networking sites to companies that mine what’s being said about your brand, it seems that there is no shortage of ways to reach and gather insight from members of social networks. But how well do we understand who these people are, how they use social media, and what role the various social media play in their lives? Our objectives were to explore: • The range of activities that users leverage social networking sites for and the interplay between those sites (Facebook, Twitter, branded community sites, etc.) • Their views on the role of brands, products and retailers within the social networking ecosystem • The rapidly evolving role of smartphones in increasing awareness and near instantaneous participation (with those brands, products and retailers) • The feedback opportunity within these environments • What’s next in this rapidly changing medium? 4 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 5. Executive Summary • Participants overwhelmingly indicated that their use of social networking was about simply staying connected with others • Some participants even expressed that social networking might be better than traditional forms of interaction because it: • removes geographical boundaries • allows users to decide when and with whom they interact • allows users to update many people simultaneously • Participants are spending their social networking time engaged in a range of activities and in both an information sharing and gathering mode • Participants tended to have the most trust for content produced by people they know in social media • but company content was also trusted by a third of participants • The critical factors in trusting social media content were the open nature of the dialog (both positive and negative sentiments expressed) and quality of content, not longevity of the relationship or the size of the audience 5 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 6. Executive Summary (cont) Facebook • Many of the activities participants indicated they did the most of, and with the most frequency, were via Facebook, placing it at the epicenter of social networking activity • The company itself had the highest unaided awareness and was also frequently cited as the most influential company in social networking • However, Facebook’s recent privacy challenges are having an impact on users perceptions of the company and their services Twitter • While “Tweeting” and “Following people on Twitter” ranked lower than many other social media activities in current use, the company ranked 2nd only to Facebook in awareness among participants and there appears to be a growing trend to use Twitter to connect with companies 6 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 7. Executive Summary (cont) Role of Brands • Consumers clearly believe that companies and brands have a significant role to play in social media and are in many ways re-shaping what Social Networking is used for • 65% of participants follow a company or brand via Facebook • 31% follow a company or brand on Twitter • 47% indicated they had posted a comment on a company’s Facebook page • 32% had posted a comment about a company or product on their own Facebook page • 32% and 30% shared “new product information” and “information on sales and deals” respectively with their social network • Consumers indicated that they expect to be rewarded for their interactions with companies via “deals” or “coupons”, which are their top reasons for following a company on Facebook as well as the reward they expect in response to a company complaint 7 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 8. Executive Summary (cont) Smartphones • While some participants were undecided about the role of cell phones in their social media activities, many more viewed the ability to access their social network as a benefit of a smartphone purchase • Participants who want to access their social network via their cell phone, want that phone to support roughly the same activities their computer does now – IM, “Facebooking”, and maybe even a little shopping What’s Next • Participants expected both social media’s presence and the number of people using it to grow in the next 2-5 years and for it to become central to the way people communicate with one another • Advertisers are expected to use social media as a tool to specifically target customers and as a means of engaging in conversations with them on their terms and when they have demonstrated interest in a particular brand or service • Facebook is expected to become even more central to social networking; only a few could envision a future where Facebook’s role was supplanted by an un-known new technology • Some participants expressed concerns about social media depersonalizing communication, and cited a need for balance 8 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 9. Key Findings 9 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 10. Hyper Social Networkers are actively involved in a number of social media • However, Facebook clearly dominates, as most participants used Facebook as a baseline activity I have a Facebook account which I actively use 90% I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on Facebook 65% I have a Linked-In account which I actively use 26% I have an account on another social networking website which I actively use 41% I have a Twitter account which I actively use 35% I currently follow people on Twitter 40% I currently follow products or companies on Twitter 31% I regularly read personal blogs 50% I read product or company sponsored blogs 39% I write my own blog 25% I regularly post comments on blogs 39% I participate in an online community sponsored by a brand or company 30% I don't do any of these activities 0% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 7) Please select all of the following statements that accurately describe you: 10 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 11. A basic human desire to be part of the world is driving social media usage • Participants overwhelmingly responded that they used social media to just “stay connected”, with 63% ranking it as their number one reason, again reinforcing the dominance of Facebook To stay connected with friends, family or colleagues 63% To socialize 13% To be entertained 7% To gather information 6% To give feedback/make your opinion known 3% To make new connections 3% Another reason 2% To learn 1% To share information 1% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Q) Please rank the reasons WHY you use social media like web sites, blogs or twitter. 11 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 12. Social Networkers are sharing a variety of things to “stay connected”… • Participants selected “Just say hi” (80%) and “Family updates” (75%) as the most frequent things they share • But more than 30% of respondents indicated they frequently shared nine different types of information Q) What kind of things do you most frequently share? Please select all of the following that you share when you communicate. 12 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 13. …and engaging in a range of activities • Posting personal updates and comments on other people’s Facebook pages were the most frequently selected ways to communicate • “I can get the message to my whole friends list at one time.” • “Convenience of being able to communicate on my own time, from my computer or my phone.” • “It is easier to follow other people and what they are doing by going to their Facebook page and commenting there. It helps me stay more connected and more informed.” • “All I have to do is read what someone else has to say and comment on it if I choose. I can say nothing or a lot depending on how I feel about it.” • “Many of my friends & family will post status updates about their life. I would probably not have heard about this part of their lives (even if I called them on the phone). It gives me more info about a person no matter how trivial it may be. It also is a great way to get the news out to tons of people without having to call everyone or send an e-mail & forgetting that you may have left someone off” Q) Which way of communicating or connecting do you do most frequently? (Left Pie Chart) Q) Thinking about the way you communicate or connect most frequently, what are the advantages or benefits of communicating in this way? What do you like more about this way of connecting than traditional means? (Verbatims) 13 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 14. Social Networking is about a two-way exchange of information • On balance, a third of participants indicated that they spent >60% of their time in social media viewing other people’s content (34%) and generating or passing along content themselves (31%) 20% - 40% of the time 40% - 60% of the time 60% - 80% of the time More than 80% of the time Creating and sharing content like Facebook, or blog posts or 23% 24% 22% 9% tweets Gathering and viewing content from OTHER PEOPLE have 22% 30% 20% 14% generated 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Q) How much of the time that you spend in social media (between social networking sites, blogs, twitter) is spent doing each of the following: 14 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 15. Trust runs high in Social Networking, even for companies and independent bloggers • Generally, participants trusted information most when it was generated by friends, or people they know regardless of content form • However Facebook posts by companies were either “trusted completely” or “trusted somewhat” by 41% of respondents and company blog posts fared nearly as well at 36% Blog posts by people you know 26% 38% 20% 9% 7% Posts by friends in Facebook 23% 41% 19% 10% 7% Friend's twitter stream 12% 33% 35% 11% 9% Blog post by a brand, product or company 11% 25% 42% 15% 6% Trust completely Posts by a brand, product or company you follow in Facebook 9% 32% 42% 11% 6% Trust somewhat Fellow community member comments Neither trust nor 8% 29% 44% 14% 6% distrust Distrust somewhat Brand, product or company comments in online community 8% 22% 51% 14% 6% Don't trust at all Brand, product or company twitter streams 6% 20% 48% 16% 8% Blog posts by independent bloggers 6% 19% 44% 20% 12% Independent blogger's twitter stream 5% 16% 46% 20% 13% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Q) Speaking of trust, how much do you trust the following sources of information, with 1= Trust completely and 5 = Don't trust at all? 15 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 16. However, trust can easily erode if the quality of the interaction degrades • The most important factors in trusting a social media content source were open nature of dialog, and the quality of comments and content • Somewhat surprisingly, few participants rated length of participation (15%) and number of fellow fans, followers and participants (12%) as extremely important The dialog is open to both 37% 27% 21% 8% 8% positive and negative comments Quality of the comments and 35% 27% 25% 7% 6% content Responsiveness of sponsor or Extremely important 30% 30% 22% 9% 7% author Somewhat important Volume of participation 20% 29% 32% 11% 9% Neither important nor unimportant Somewhat Volume of content 16% 26% 39% 11% 8% unimportant Not at all important How long you have been a fan, 15% 27% 34% 10% 13% follower or participant Number of people who are fans, 12% 26% 31% 13% 18% followers or participants 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Q) Please rate how important the following factors are in how much you trust a blog, twitter, Facebook page or community site, with 1 = Extremely important and 5 = Not at all important 16 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 17. Facebook is clearly the center of the Social Networking universe… • 78% of participants mentioned Facebook when asked what they think of when someone says “social networking” • 94% of participants listed • “facebook, many people think they can't live without it” Facebook when asked to name a • “Of course, facebook, because it 's the largest social media tool or site and most extensive social network of various people common themes and interests” Please select all of the following statements that accurately describe you: • “Facebook because many companies use it as 100% an outlet to promote” 90% 90% • “facebook, you can connect more with 80% companies, friends, family, and things you 70% 65% want to get involved with” 60% • “I would say Facebook. It seems to be the most 50% popular one where people can share thoughts, 40% pictures, ideas. Businesses even have 30% Facebook accounts to draw customers” 20% • “facebook, it has a lot of users, also has a lot 10% of tools and games available to keep users 0% occupied and checking in frequently” I am a fan of at least one product I have a Facebook account which I or retailer on Facebook actively use Q) We are here today to talk about SOCIAL NETWORKING. When I say SOCIAL NETWORKING, what do you think of? (1st percentage) Q) Please list all of the social networking SITES or TOOLS that come to mind now. (2ndt percentage) Q) What COMPANY would you say is the most influential in the social networking? Why do you say that? (Verbatims) 17 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 18. …and appeals to all age groups While a quarter of participants age 50+ reported having over 100 Facebook friends, the percentage of participants with 100+ friends grew as their age declined • Nearly 2/3 those ages 18-29 • Nearly 1/2 of those ages 30-39 • Over 1/3 of those ages 40-49 Number of Facebook Friends 200+ 100-200 51-100 26-50 More than 100 Age 50+ 9% 16% 36% 39% 25% Age 45-49 11% 20% 31% 37% 31% Age 40-44 30% 16% 34% 20% 46% Age 35-39 17% 33% 35% 15% 50% Age 30-34 24% 24% 33% 19% 48% Age 25-29 40% 30% 13% 17% 70% Age 18-24 38% 38% 13% 13% 76% Total 24% 24% 29% 23% 48% Q) Approximately how many friends do you have on Facebook? 18 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 19. Yet Facebook is vulnerable to privacy concerns • More than a third of participants indicated that Facebook’s privacy issues had changed their opinion of the company or raised concerns • “my personal information is just that--personal. if i wanted the world to have my cell number or my email, i would • Participants frequently cited the have posted it myself” need for more personal • “I think people assume their personal details will be left responsibility around information alone by default.” sharing • “Having to opt-out of having your information distributed to anyone is terrible.” • “The issues are raised because people share way too much on Facebook. It'd be so easy to steal someone's information or know where they are during the day based on status updates.” • “People expect Facebook to protect them, but they need to do more to protect themselves and not put up things they shouldn't.” • “ It should be an issue to some people, maybe they will be more careful and take the proper precautions when using a social network or anything else on the web.” Q) Facebook has recently faced a lot of criticism about both what privacy controls it offers and how easy those controls are understood by members. Has this changed your opinion about the company or raised concerns about your use of its service? (Left Chart) Q) What do you think the issues are related to privacy and social media? Why do feel it is an issue for some people? (Verbatims) 19 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 20. Twitter is growing in influence • 31% of participants mentioned Twitter when asked what they think of when someone says • “Twitter. They seem to be the biggest and social networking hottest @ the moment.” • “twitter, they are all over tv and other media • 77% of participants listed Twitter networks” when asked to name a social • “A toss up between Facebook and Twitter they both seem to dominate the industry” media tool or site • “Twitter has really gotten a lot of attention due Please select all of the following statements that accurately describe you: to celebrities.” 45% 40% • “Twitter, because it allows one to track 40% 35% someone through their daily lives.” 35% 31% • “I would have to say Twitter because I see it 30% advertised all of the time.” 25% • “I think it changes pretty quickly. Right now I'd 20% say Twitter because it's getting all kinds of media exposure. All kinds of celebrities and 15% companies are using it and make it known 10% they're on there” 5% 0% I have a Twitter Account I currently follow people on I currently follow products or which I actively use Twitter companies on Twitter Q) We are here today to talk about SOCIAL NETWORKING. When I say SOCIAL NETWORKING, what do you think of? (1st percentage) Q) Please list all of the social networking SITES or TOOLS that come to mind now. (2ndt percentage) Q) What COMPANY would you say is the most influential in the social networking? Why do you say that? (Verbatims) 20 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 21. Companies and Brands are a significant and acceptable presence in Social Networking • A quarter of participants indicated that they spent > 40% of their social media time gathering or viewing content that a Brand or Company had generated • A third of participants shared “new product information” and “information on sales and deals” with their social network New product reviews Less than 20% of the time 20% - 40% of the time 40% - 60% of the time or information, 32% 60% - 80% of the time More than 80% of the time 53% 22% 12% 11% 3% Information on sales or deals, 30% 26% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 23% 25% 27% 29% 31% 33% Q) How much of the time that you spend in social media (between social networking sites, blogs, twitter) is spent doing each of the following: (Left chart) Q) What kind of things do you most frequently share? Please select all of the following that you share when you communicate. (Right Chart) 21 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 22. Social Networkers are interacting with companies in various ways • Nearly half of Social Networkers indicated they had posted a comment on a company’s Facebook page and nearly as many indicated they read a company blog • But even companies without a Social Media presence could not hide; A third of respondents made a brand or product related post on their own Facebook page Post a comment on company's Facebook page 47% Read Blogs 41% Post comment on your own Facebook page 32% Update Facebook status 25% I don't interact w/companies or brands via social networking 24% Redistribute content links 21% Send pictures 19% Interact via other social sites 18% Tweet 17% Chat within Facebook 17% Blog 17% Distribute original content 13% Send videos 11% IM (any instant message vehicle) 10% Other 9% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% Q) Please tell me which of the following ways you communicate with BRANDS or COMPANIES in your social network (Select all that apply) 22 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 23. Social Networkers give mixed reviews on companies’ management of their social presence • Some companies appear to be responding by giving something in return for a complaint such as coupons, free shipping or simple problem resolution. • But those who don’t appear to be paying a price • “I actually had a really lousy experience at 1 Panera Bread restaurant (they're usually GREAT). I posted something at THEIR SITE..got a gift certificate” • “I commented on Nabisco's facebook page about how wonderful the 100 calorie packs are and they sent me a coupon for a package for free” • “Had a couple problems with my new dishwasher. I called the 1-800 # and they blew me off so I made contact through facebook page and they responded and fixed the problem. I guess they didn't want to get a bad reputation“ • “I comment of the lands end FB page about a slow order and they took care of me by providing me a free shipping code for my next order” • I had a horrible sales' experience at Best Buy and have told everyone I can think of about it. Do not plan on going back to BB and hope to warn others about their misrepresentations to help protect other people. And, no, Best Buy did not respond. Too big and they just don't care. • I didn't have good results with either of the things I tried. I wanted to talk to Tide about participating in Loads of Hope, and all they wanted was my money. I wanted to ask P&G if they were donating truckloads of Dawn to the Gulf, but got no reply. Q) Please give me an example of when you have used social media to comment or complain about a company or product. Also, tell me if the company responded. (Verbatims) 23 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 24. Social networking is changing the way consumers gather brand and product information… • While more participants indicated they look for brand or product information via a search engine or on a company’s website than other online outlets, those who follow products/companies on Facebook (47%) and Twitter (62%) leveraged company Facebook pages for info more than those who don’t • A quarter of participants who follow a company via Twitter did either a Twitter search (25%) or added the company of interest to those they follow (28%) 86% Search engine 88% 91% 81% Company website 85% 88% 38% Company Facebook page 47% Total 62% 19% I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on Company blog 20% 37% Facebook I currently follow products or companies on 12% Twitter Follow them on Twitter 12% 28% 10% Twitter search 11% 25% 3% Other 2% 0% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Q) When you are looking for information on a brand, product, or company, what tools do you use? (Select all that apply) 24 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 25. …and consumers have conversations with those brands • While more participants indicated they directed comments to the suggestion page of a company’s website than any other online outlet, participants who are also followers of a product/company on Facebook or Twitter consistently expressed a willingness to leverage additional online outlets across the board • from posting on their own page, or the company’s page, to “tweeting” about it and even blogging Comment or suggestion page of the brand, 65% 63% product or company website 68% 37% Facebook post to your own page 45% 47% Facebook post on the brand, product or company 32% Total 40% page 46% I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on Facebook 30% Another method 27% I currently follow products or companies on 19% Twitter 13% Blog about it 15% 25% 12% Tweet about it 12% 25% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Q) Similarly, when you have a comment or a complaint to share about a brand, product, or company where do you direct it? 25 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 26. Social Networkers expect something in return for their interaction with companies • 60% of participants indicated coupons and discounts would be their primary motivation for “following” a retailer on Facebook • A fifth of participants indicated they checked Facebook, blogs, or twitter streams for deals, pricing or coupons prior to shopping “all the time” or “frequently” 35% Motivations for "Following" a Retailer on Facebook 32% Multi- Primary 30% select Reason 1 For coupons or discounts 86% 60% 24% 25% Getting early or exclusive 22% 2 information 58% 16% 20% The ability to view unbiased 16% 3 feedback 39% 12% 15% 4 To give unbiased feedback 26% 5% 10% To participate in a particular 5% 5% 5 service or program 26% 4% 6 Another reason 4% 3% 0% All the time Frequently Sometimes Rarely Never Q) What tools would you like products, brands, companies or individuals to make available on their websites or blogs for you to either follow them or redistribute their content easily? (Select all that apply) Q) How often do you check Facebook, Blogs or Twitter feeds for deals, pricing or coupons from companies before shopping? 26 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 27. Smartphones will grow in their influence on social interaction • 8% of participants reported that social media access was a “primary reason” for their current cell phone, but 16% reported it would be a “primary reason” for their next purchase • 27% reported that social media access was a “nice bonus” of their current phone. Again that number grew to 46% when participants were asked about future mobile purchases Present phone Next phone Q) How much of a factor was social media access in selecting your current mobile phone? (choose one) Q) Thinking about your NEXT mobile phone purchase, how important will social media be in selecting that phone? (choose one) 27 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 28. The willingness to use a mobile phone as social media platform is heavily impacted by age • 78% of participants age 50+, and approximately half of participants ages 35-49 indicated they did not want to use their cell phone for social media, suggesting that the appeal of mobile access may be influenced by those who are digital natives vs. digital adopters • Participants ages 45-49, potentially the parents of younger cell phone users, were more willing than their older and younger peers to use their cell phone for social networking Total, 48% Age 18-24, 32% Age 24-29, 28% I don't use my mobile phone Age 30-34, 31% for social networking Age 35-39, 50% Age 40-44, 59% Age 45-49, 43% Age 50+, 78% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% Q) Please select which social networking activities you do not currently use on your mobile phone but would be interested in using in the FUTURE. (Select all that apply) 28 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 29. Many of the same activities are expected to be delivered via a Smartphone • Checking and posting updates and posting pictures are the activities most desirable from a Smartphone • While still many indicated they would be interested in either buying directly or receiving “deal” information on their phone Q) Please select which social networking activities you would BE interested in using your mobile phone to do in the future if you could. (Select all that apply) 29 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 30. Social media in the future - as monumental as the invention of the telephone? • Participants envisioned a range of future possibilities for social media, but some of the universal expectations were: • It would grow in popularity and become even more central to the way people communicate with each other and with companies • As social media evolves beyond its infancy, the medium will inevitably become more polished, simpler to use and offer more features all of which will further ingrain it into the culture • “we may not need our mailboxes outside our houses anymore” • “I think it will be big, it will be like the invention of the telephone.” • “I think social media will become the norm in the next 5 years.” • “I think it will become more polished like web pages are today. We're just tipping our toes in what can be done in the future.” • “It'll probably be the main way the people communicate. I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing yet though.” • “It will dominate our time and drive our social lives” • “EVERYONE will be on some kind of social media-it's the latest craze and will become more simplified to use in the future.” • “its going to be a great social adventure .however people need to balance it a little” • “More and more features will be offered on the mobile side - in cell phones, in automobiles, other hand held devices. Home use will move more to wireless devices and also interface fully with our mobile media.” Q) Where do you see social media going in the next two to five years? 30 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 31. The medium lends itself to brand-initiated, consumer- oriented conversation • Generally, participants expected brands to move more into social media because increasingly, that is where consumers can more reliably, continuously and personally be reached vs. other media • Others cited the opportunity the medium affords for brands to target and engage niche consumers on their own terms and when they have demonstrated interest • “Getting bigger and bigger. Advertisers, I think, are just starting to realize what a great tool it is -- particularly when you have a very specific target market.” • “I expect social media to be just as popular for networking with friends and I expect more companies to communicate with customers on facebook and offer free products/discounts.” • “I can see purchases being made at great discounts through retailers. Continued ways of staying in touch with friends through all sorts of portable devices.” • “It will far surpass any other kind of advertising - print, etc because everyone is online. More and more are going online to do just about everything. It is becoming easier to go online and with more vehicles to do so. As the older non-techie Americans die off, and this young crop grows, everyone will be online.” • “I think it will become more important all the time. Everything moves so fast, if retailers don't keep up with mew media, they will lose in the marketplace. Look at newspapers and magazines - they're dying, thanks to the Internet.” Q) Where do you see social media going in the next two to five years? 31 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 32. Users’ ability to customize their social media world makes it an ideal forum for brands • The social networker can decide on what terms, when and to what degree to engage with brands ( to merely “pull” information or to share their own feedback/opinion) making those communications ultimately more effective, impactful and satisfying • Social media then offers brands the ability to connect (or “push”) with more personalized offers and tailored information which incorporates feedback and is more like a dialog with those consumers • “I see social media becoming more personalized. Via social media companies will be able to promote to people who like and use their services." • "Yes it is because it gives consumers more of a medium to let their own voice and opinion be heard." • "yes social media is a better way for communication as we move toward a global community it's the way people from one country can communicate with others" • "It is becoming a better medium because more and more people are using social media and leaving more traditional media behind" • "This is a better means of communication because the brands, products and companies post access to special deals, promotions, discounts and coupons. You don't really see all of those things at once on TV." • "It allows them to connect with the consumers at a different level and to also give those that are loyal to their brand advanced notice of things as well as special discounts and offers. It's definitely a good way to promote brand loyalty." • "Possibly, because this offers the chance to dialogue in an open way and to interact with the advertisers. To ask questions, be heard, be taken into account, to be acknowledged. It will help companies to become more transparent and down-to earth, more approachable" Q) Is social media a better medium for brands, products and companies to communicate their value to you as a consumer than traditional media? Why or why not? 32 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 33. However, a few questioned the appropriateness of brand messaging in “social” media • A few participants reiterated that their main objective in using social media was to connect with family and friends and not with companies; evidence that the reach of brand messaging remains bound by user interest level • Other concerns centered around responsiveness and the pull nature of social media vs. the push nature of traditional media; an aspect more participants cited as a strength of the medium • “Not really. In social media you have to search for it. In tv ads it is just put in front of you whether you were looking for it or not.” • “Not really, because they either ignore what you have to say, or never respond, as to talking to them face to face, it'd be hard for them to ignore you or not respond.” • “i don't think so. i don't exclusively look up information about brands from social media anyway.” • “No. I'd rather hear about these companies and promotions through tv. I use the sites to stay in touch with friends and family, not for companies and more advertising.” • “no don't like all the advertising, check their website if interested” • “social media is not a better medium though beneficial since i don't like to find such information via such means. i prefer social media for personal interactions, not media driven.” • “no i use a social network to relax and get away from ads and companies not to be followed there by them too” • In my personal case, no value as I don't follow or care to follow brands/products/companies via social networking...get the term "social" networking? Q) Is social media a better medium for brands, products and companies to communicate their value to you as a consumer than traditional media? Why or why not? 33 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 34. While others viewed social media as a supplementary channel for brand information • Still other participants viewed social media as a supplementary to, not as an outright replacement for traditional modes of brand communication • “Yes and no. Communicating through social media is a great way to sell. but don't lose the fact that face to face contact w/ customers also helps a relationship grow as well. I hear so often that customer service no longer exists.” • “I really Believe That Both ways would help them find more customers” • “i have mixed feeling about that, cause sometimes they go overboard and run up posts or flood your feeds with too much updates and their is nothing you can do unless you unfollow or delete them which sucks if you value them as a company, but then again being in touch with them this way seems more one on one.” • “it's equal. consumers need to do their homework whenever they want to stay informed, social media is just another tool” • “social networking is just an "extra" way to get people be awared of the products offer by companies. It is a good medium; however, the company will need to do more than posting on facebook and other social networking sites. Continue with tv ads, circulars, email, mailing, etc” • “The ideal use for a company would be as a supplement to what already exists. The company should try to present some kind of "carrot" to ensure repeat visits from consumers.” • “I don't know if it's better--but it's a must, nowadays. Any buisness which doesn;t use it, is not doing all they can to reach as many people as possible” Q) Is social media a better medium for brands, products and companies to communicate their value to you as a consumer than traditional media? Why or why not? 34 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 35. Appendix 35 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 36. Age 9% 18-24 8% 12% 15% 25-29 18% 22% 15% 30-34 18% Total 21% 16% I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on 35-39 18% 14% Facebook (203) I currently follow products or companies on 15% Twitter (97) 40-44 17% 12% 12% 45-49 8% 9% 18% 50+ 13% 9% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% Q) Age 36 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 37. Gender 39% Male 35% 41% Total I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on Facebook (203) I currently follow products or companies on 61% Twitter (97) Female 65% 59% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Q) Gender 37 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 38. Education 1% Some high school 1% 2% High school graduate or 14% 12% equivalent 10% 32% Some college, no degree 31% Total 29% 32% I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on 4-year college degree 32% 36% Facebook (203) I currently follow products or companies on Vocational/technical 7% 8% Twitter (97) school 3% Graduate or professional 14% 15% degree 20% 0% Prefer not to answer 0% 0% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% Q) What is the highest level of education you have completed? 38 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 39. Income 18% Under $25,000 16% 11% 26% $25,000 - $49,999 29% 26% 26% Total $50,000 - $74,999 21% 24% I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on Facebook (203) 16% $75,000 - $99,999 17% I currently follow products or companies on 19% Twitter (97) 12% $100,000 or more 15% 16% 2% Prefer not to answer 3% 4% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% Q) Which of the following best describes your total annual household income? 39 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 40. Kids in Household 55% With Kids 61% 70% Total I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on Facebook (203) I currently follow products or companies on 45% Twitter (97) Without Kids 39% 30% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Q) Kids in Household 40 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 41. Marital status 24% Single 24% 28% 55% Married 57% 58% Total Living with someone, 12% I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on 13% not married Facebook (203) 10% I currently follow products or companies on Twitter (97) 8% Divorced or separated 6% 4% 1% Widowed 1% 0% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Q) What is your marital status? 41 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 42. Frequency of social networking activity 14% Hourly 18% 24% 35% Every few hours 41% 45% Total 40% At least once a day I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on 34% Facebook (203) 28% I currently follow products or companies on Twitter (97) 11% Every few days 6% 3% 0% At least once a week 0% 0% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% Q) Please select how frequently you do at least one of the following: o Log into Facebook, Linked-in, or other social networking site o Check for new tweets from people you follow or to tweet yourself o Participate in a branded online community o Read or comment on a blog o Write your own blog 42 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 43. Frequency of Facebook checks for friend updates 12% Hourly 15% 22% 36% Every few hours 41% 46% Total 39% I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on At least once a day 35% 29% Facebook (195) I currently follow products or companies on 12% Twitter (87) Every few days 9% 3% 0% At least once a week 0% 0% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% Q) How frequently do you check Facebook for friends' updates or to update your own status? 43 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 44. Number of Facebook friends 0% 1-10 0% 0% 0% 11-25 0% 0% 23% Total 26-50 18% 13% I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on Facebook (195) 29% 51-100 29% I currently follow products or companies on 31% Twitter (87) 24% 100-200 27% 25% 24% 200+ 27% 31% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% Q) Approximately how many friends do you have on Facebook? 44 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 45. Access Mode 61% Home computer only 55% 42% 8% Home and Work 6% Total Computer 2% I am a fan of at least one product or retailer on Facebook (202) 15% I currently follow products or companies on One computer plus 18% Twitter (97) phone 24% 15% All Access Modes 21% 32% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Q) Access Mode 45 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 46. Active Accounts 10% 10% Facebook only Facebook Plus Non-Facebook 80% Q) Account types 46 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential
  • 47. Social Networking Activity Level 30% I expect my current level of activity to remain the same I expect my current level of activity to decline I expect my current level of activity to increase 0% 70% Q) Please select the statement below that most accurately describe your view of future participation with social networking sites (such as Facebook, Linked-in, Twitter), online communities, or blogs. 47 © 2010 Invoke Solutions - Confidential