By Laura Farrington

For many, social media seemed to appear overnight, and therefore somehow gained a reputation of being a fad or unprofitable marketing tool. But the huge potential of social media marketing is now becoming more recognised and social media is shifting from novelty to purpose. With 72% of all internet users now active on social media, and 93% of shoppers buying decisions being influenced by social media, it is impossible for brands to ignore social media’s potential to increase their sales.

Although social media is now a necessary component of most marketing strategies, brands are still making silly mistakes in their approach. Read full story ›

Source: The Drum