Online Social Networks (OSNs) began with people seeking to connect with friends and family and stream entertainment content, but eventually the business world caught the wave. Review the two articles regarding the application of social networks in the business context and how companies are adapting these media tools to share data, reach out to customers, support employees, and facilitate the exchange of ideas.
Hyperlink How to Use Location-Based Social Networks for Your Business by Lou Dubois
Hyperlink How to Use Internal Collaboration and Social Networking Technology by Tony Byrne
Would you consider OSNs in business a trend with long-term staying power or a karaoke fad that will soon turn into a media that outlives its usefulness? Explain your position.