Today was a big day for all of us in the United States. Barack Obama was sworn in as our 44th President and people were rejoicing all over the country hopeful that a "new era" of change was dawning.
One of the most fascinating things about this election was how the use of Social Media tools played their part in impacting the outcome. Whether you agree with the current state of the union or are looking for change, one thing is for certain - this is the first election in the history of our country where the use of Social Media (podcasts, blogging, Twitter, Facebook) was an enormous factor in the driving force excitement and the Candidate's mobilization of their supporters.
If you're not convinced about the power of social media here's some statistics that may shock you! According to VoceNation as of 1:15 EST today:
1. 600,000 status updates posted through the CNN.com Live Facebook feed
2. Facebook averaged 4,000 status updates per minute during the broadcast
3. 8,500 status updates were posted during the first minute of Obama’s speech
4. “Millions” of people logged into Facebook during the broadcast
This is a very exciting time for the Internet and for all online business owners. We have more options than ever available to connect with potential partners, build relationships and grow our businesses.
What's your prediction for Social Media this year?
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