Linda's Social Media Links & Activities

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• University of Utah Parks, Recreation & Tourism Group on Facebook 
• University of Utah Parks, Recreation & Tourism Group on LinkedIn
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Why bother with Social Media?

Social Media is today's Word of Mouth Marketing (WOMMA) and thus, it is an integral aspect of any marketing strategy. Here are some quick facts about the role social media is currently playing in the business world, courtesy of the 2012 Social Media Marketing Industry Report:

1. 43% of people aged 20-29 spend more than 10 hours a week on social media sites
2. 94% of all businesses with a marketing department used social media as part of their marketing strategy
3. 58% of businesses that have used social media marketing for over 3 years reported an increase in sales over that period

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