Title: Reliance on Social Media in Today’s Society - Digital Marketing Blog
Headings: Reliance on Social Media in Today’s Society
Reliance on Social Media in Today’s Society
Content: One of the largest industries that social media has had an effect on is news and journalism. Since, the internet is now the fastest and easiest way to get news, print media is diminishing and publications are being forced to post their articles online. Another effect of this advanced technology is that virtually anyone can now deem themselves a “journalist” and produce news that they feel is accurate and credible. Almost instantly we can create, share, and spread newsworthy or gossip stories across the globe. Social media has only made this easier. Top news stories are being broken via Twitter and other social networking sites and people worldwide are made aware of them almost instantaneously. The power of social media has allowed our society to be much more knowledgeable of worldwide affairs and news. According to the Nielsen Social Media Report, active social media users have a higher likelihood of being influenced offline. Social media is now beginning to impact its’ users’ decision making processes. Reviews and blogs are posted constantly describing colleges, restaurants, products, companies, etc.