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Have you ever wanted to earn recognition for your brand effectively, using a low-cost or even zero cost method? SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING will be your most ideal platform for advertising! WHAT IS SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING? S ocial Media Marketing is an umbrella term that can be described as the utilization of social media platforms as marketing tools. It is a process which allows individuals to promote their websites, products, and/or services through online social channels, to reach out to a larger community. BENEFITS OF SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING One of the benefits of social media marketing is that it is fast. Consumers can look up your hours of operation, address and online shopping opportunities while they are on the train or standing in line at the coffee shop. Another benefit is that social media platform is easily accessible to anyone with internet access. Additionally, social media serves as a relatively inexpensive platform for organizations to implement marketing campaigns. TIPS ON HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR CONSUMERS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA 1. Ensure that the various social media platforms are up-to-date 2. Allow interaction with consumers 3. Websites should be easy to navigate around 4. Information should be short and sweet FUN FACT: Why are social media icons mostly blue? Blue is the colour of the intellect, the mind, making it the colour of communication and when you think about social media, it’s all about communicating. 14