social media quotes Lee Rainie

“The common reputation of Twitter is that it’s frivolous, which isn’t the case. If it’s set up right, it’s a rich environment of lots of learning and sharing of important material. It’s not just ‘what I had for breakfast.” – Lee Rainie, director of the Pew Research Centers’ Internet and American Life Project

social media quotes Tom H. C. Anderson

“Engage rather than sell … Work as a co-creator, not a marketer.” – Tom H. C. Anderson, market researcher

social media quotes Ivanka Trump

“New media is … an amazing form of direct marketing in that you really get a sense of who your customer is, and you also get to know those people who may not be xour customers yet but are aspirational and are hoping to be.” – Ivanka Trump, brand ambassador

social media quotes Jay Baer

“I realize everyone is telling you social media is a unicorn, but maybe it’s just a horse?” – Jay Baer, social-media strategist

social media quotes Charlene Li

“If you think you are in control, you’re fooling yourself. As soon as you start listening, you realize you’re not in control. And letting go will yield more and better results.” – Charlene Li, author

social media quotes Nick Schaper

“This is no longer a gimmick. This is how the American people want to receive their news and want to hear from us.”  – Nick Schaper, new-media director for House Minority Leader John Boehner

social media quotes Taddy Hall

“If your social strategy relies on advertising in social media, it’s probably better to hang on to your money.” – Taddy Hall, chief operating officer of Meteor Solutions