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There’s no denying that social media has become a part of our every day lives. It has evolved far beyond individual and personal use, and is now a necessity in the business world. You would be hard pressed to find a company without a Facebook page, and any one that doesn’t won’t be around for very long. Even a business like Camp Grounded, a summer camp for adults that is built on the concept of “unplugging” and leaving all of your electronics at the door 1, has their own Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts on which they do their advertising. It is used everywhere. And while the primary function of social media among businesses is to stay connected with customers and to carry an online presence, it can also be used as a way to increase efficiency and improve upon supply chain management. One major issue most companies face when managing their supply chain is communication. It’s important that all suppliers and manufacturers work together, but especially if different components are being sourced from different time zones, maintaining efficient communication can be challenging. This is where social media comes into play; it’s all about communication! If used correctly, social media should help the supply chain become more streamlined and efficient.2

Even though Ford has been around for over a century, it is still creating great content to engage present and possible future customers. It has been engaging with customers using a multi platform content strategy and creating authentic social interactions.  There is a big difference between marketing and posting advertisements on social media, compared to engaging with the customers and using social media as a line of communication. After a closer look at Ford’s online social presence, it is clear they have it all figured out!

Mercedes-Benz: Luxury Cars and a Luxury Marketing Campaign

Meg Walsh   November 9, 2015

Company: Mercedes-Benz Industry: Automotive   Many businesses who are just entering the world of social media believe that social media is a free form of advertising, and that a post on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram will be seen by all their followers. Unfortunately this is not the case. What many businesses are doing is simply slapping up a marketing message… Read more »

Ford’s Social Media Metrics

bmfwong   November 4, 2015

Organization: Ford Industry: Car manufacturer References: Ford, Forbes, FordSocial “What’s the ROI of putting your pants on every day? It’s hard to measure but there’s negative consequences for not doing it.” – Scott Monty, Ford’s global digital/multimedia communications manager Scott Monty’s quote represents the issue with ROI in regards to social media; companies have a hard time engaging just how effective their social media… Read more »

IDEAL Brake Parts – Breaking The Automotive Industry Status Quo

jeffdbaldwin   October 20, 2014

Title: IDEAL Brake Parts – Breaking The Automotive Industry Status Quo Organization Name: IDEAL Brake Parts Industry: Automotive Parts    Name of Contact: Jason Janssen (General Manager) Who Are They? IDEAL Brake Parts Inc. is a relatively new automotive parts company located in Guelph, Ontario. It was founded only a few years ago as there became a growing demand for auto parts made entirely… Read more »

Tweeted Hot Wheels® and GM Chevrolet Very Own Twitter Vending Machine

anguyen44   February 26, 2013

For the first time in Canada, at the 2013 40th Canadian International AutoShow, a new marketing strategy for Hot Wheels® and GM Chevrolet, in conjunction with Twitter, was created to increase product awareness and development for their Hot Wheels® Camaro® Concept Car. The show runs from Feb 16 until Feb 24 at the Metro Convention Centre. TrojanOne, a well recognized… Read more »