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April 27, 2010

iMedia: Facebook-savvy brands that might surprise you

iMedia ConnectionIs Facebook a fit?
by Roland Smart

Inside the social media echo-chamber, the pressure to bring brands onto Facebook is intense. Amid the rush, many brands lose sight of why they’re going there in the first place, when they should have a clear focus on how they’ll deliver ongoing value to their community on the platform. These are still early days, as big brands that can afford to invest heavily on the platform are still experimenting and learning. And, it’s important to note that not all brands belong on Facebook. In this article, I’ll discuss a handful of unlikely brands that have invested in the platform in order to highlight some questions you should be asking yourself to determine if Facebook makes sense for your brand. Hopefully some of the examples will also inspire you.

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