) had the same issue. When I initially learned about MySpace, Facebook and Twitter, the first question I had was what did all these sites have to offer me, a regular person? I had seen how Facebook was used by college students, and MySpace was nothing more than something to do in my spare time. Now these tools have exploded onto the social and business scene and seem to be unstoppable in terms of popularity among all ages. There's no better example of the power of social media than the recent disaster in Haiti.
If you were wondering how it could be used, this week's natural disaster in Haiti should answer all questions and remove remaining doubt you had about it's power. According to a recent CNN article related to the earthquake, donations resulting from text messaging and social media has surpassed all expectations in terms of helping people to locate the missing, communicate with loved ones, and raise money.
This morning, "Red Cross" was among the 10 most popular topics on Twitter. Celebrities and other Twitter users were able to utilize their large following to send messages of support and provide information on how to make donations to various charities. Facebook groups were quickly formed and established as well to raise funds and distribute information on the missing.
The Red Cross and other charitable organizations have been amazed at the amount of money that has been raised since the weekend. However they will need more money as they strive to rebuild. If you would like to donate, please visit the Red Cross and the White House website for more information. All of this shows that with the power of social media, networking and teamwork, great things can be accomplished. For more information on social media marketing
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