Does Not Play Well with Others: Why Organizations Cannot Avoid, and Must Engage In, Social Media
Date of Award
8-8-2010
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Professional Studies
Organizational Unit
University College, Communication Managament
Disciplines
Organiz. & Prof. Communication
First Advisor
Lora Louise Broady
Keywords
Facebook, Media, Public, Relations, Social, Twitter
Abstract
The use of social media has grown dramatically since the early days of a consumer-available Internet. From its beginnings as online bulletin boards, the medium has allowed participants not only to ingest information delivered by others, but also to respond. Today, platforms such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and others have popularized participation and changed the world of communication. Hundreds of millions are engaged. Reputations are bolstered and battered online. Stakeholders expect a level of two-way communication. Organizations no longer have the option to stand back or opt out of the discussion. As case studies, examples, expert commentary and academic studies will demonstrate, in today's plugged-in climate, organizations must engage, monitor and participate in social media.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Squires, Chase, "Does Not Play Well with Others: Why Organizations Cannot Avoid, and Must Engage In, Social Media" (2010). University College: Communication Management Capstones. 33.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_comm/33