Karen Kabyemera Workshop in Essay Writing 1100 Professor Elaine Bailey September, 25 2013 Assignment I THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL NETWORKS ON CULTURAL INTEGRATION Social media has become popular in our daily lives in communication i.e. exchanging ideas, sharing knowledge and interacting with one another. The increase in the use of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. has led to the mingling of cultures and has made the geographical distance between countries, cities, and states, thereby, bringing each and every culture closer. The new social media has brought people together from different parts of the world, despite their differences and views on the world.
Because of this reason it’s a very powerful communication channel, what a lot of businesses use for their marketing. By using the internet they have got new tools to get in connection with potential customers, segment and target, and by using the internet they can serve their customers better. Customers get the opportunity to be in contact with the company over the internet and give them feedback online. In this way business can give form to products and services according to their requirements. If a company uses internet marketing it can help them to archive their strategy.
Hooking Up on the Internet Analysis Paper Kati Horne Introduction to Sociology Dr. Lawson September 19, 2014 Research Questions In today’s society the demand for the internet has increased significantly over the years. The internet today has allowed us the capability to accessing information all around the world and even in the classroom. Access to the network allows for online banking, paying bills, shopping and even research without leaving the comfort of your own home. Much unlike it was ten years ago. The internet today can even allow you to be in a virtual world and in that world you can be anywhere at any given place and time.
Video messaging allows you to leave a personal message for someone depending on the site used on the internet and also allows for you to speak with that person or person’s real time. The use of the internet’s tools allow individuals to have more control, freedom, and comfort in their interpersonal relationships. These tools have also found their way into the modern workplace. Some people find it much easier to express themselves using these forms of communications. The advancement of communication technology is responsible for people making connections with others around the globe that they may have never met without the use of the internet and its tools.
A. There are many digital tools that consumers use that can assist them in shopping. B. The percentage of sales is increasing dramatically and is expected to increase with the assistance of digital tools. C. Surveys of Home Accents proves that there is an increase in engaging social networking sources to shop and marketers use it to run their business.
Advances in technology such as e-mail, cellular phones, and the Internet have made global communication more convenient. Companies create their own website to operate powerful information and sales channel with augmented geographical reach to inform and promote their businesses and products. By establishing a website, a company can endorse its products and services, and be able to give a little bit of its history and other information to those interested viewers. Technology has affected the learning environment tremendously, because training methods have evolved to a more advanced setting. I will not go far in siting an example.
Online marketing helps add potential customers and the number of quality leads to a website as well. In fact, most organizations can adopt Internet advertising strategies to generate better business. Online marketing is split into different types; Affiliate marketing – refers to the banners seen on other websites or blogs to boost traffic to that web page, and effectively increases product awareness. Email marketing – this is the marketing process that involves getting to customers via email. Inbound marketing – this type of internet marketing involves sharing valuable content to customers to help convince them to become your loyal customer.
The internet offers competitive pricing, easy access and convenience, customers can personalize services. The worldwide web not only features products but also services that allow consumers to pay their utility, credit card, mortgage and car bills online. Customers can search travel destinations and make reservations for airfare, hotels, and rental cars from the comfort of their own home. Technology advancements have made connecting to the internet easier and affordable; many businesses offer hot spots for Wi-Fi access. More and more companies are using the internet to promote new products and services.
The invention of the internet has revolutionised the communication industry allowing for people to easily communicate to family and friends overseas through a variety of options. Some of these options are video calling such as Skype or instant messaging such as through Facebook. The whole communication industry has been directly or indirectly affected by the internet, with phone companies now offering low cost Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phone calls and making cheaper bundles when you buy their internet services and their home phone services. The internet has not only helped people to easily keep in touch, it has also created a knowledge boom allowing people to access Billions of documents and resources at the touch of a button. Mobile phones have also allowed people to always keep in touch with people when they are out and about.
The constant improvement and innovation of the Internet services and fast growth of its users have allowed business’s to use its vast reach and efficiency to flourish. It acts as a mechanism of connecting people and creates a social channel through which people can exchange services, and I believe this is an exciting field to investigate in term of opportunity evaluation. I have therefore chosen Minutebox.com, as my business enterprise to assess its future potential. Minutebox.com is a relatively new business, founded by co-founders Josh Liu and Cristiano Betta. It provides a mechanism through which individuals can