TITLE

Using Internet social networks to promote your business

AUTHOR(S)
LECLAIR, LEE
PUB. DATE
March 2009
SOURCE
Inside Tucson Business;3/16/2009, Vol. 18 Issue 42, p14
SOURCE TYPE
Periodical
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
The article discusses the usage of Internet social networks for the promotion of business. It is reported that in recent times many business enterprises are trying to blend social networks into their online presence. There are several social networking websites including www.Facebook.com, www.MySpace.com, and www.LinkedIn.com. It is stated that businesses may be able to gain benefit from the social nature of these networks for promoting their products and services by reaching out to customers.
ACCESSION #
37306718

Tags: ONLINE social networks;  CUSTOMER relations;  SALES promotion;  BUSINESS enterprises;  MARKETING strategy;  WEB sites

 

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