2. What is facebook? Social Media Website – Interact with other members inside or outside of your organization – Make and develop friendships – Get to know somebody – Putting a name to a face

3. History of facebook Founded by Mark Zuckerburg – Harvard University – Launched Feb 4 th, 2004 Originated for College students only – High School level – All users from different organizations Approximately 1.1 billion members (14/2/13) – 100,000 new members weekly

4. NET WORTH  INITIAL STAGE - US$1 million-Feb 2- 2004 -1067 Employees  AT PRESENT -US$9.4 billion-nov 8-2012  KEY PEOPLE -Sheryl kara sandberg -David A. Ebersman

5. Features of facebook Photo Albums: Tag your friends! Write them messages Post something on their wall Change your profile and picture Add new friends Harass people you don’t know by “poking” them Information System

6. Why Social Impact? Why does facebook have a social impact – College students – Expand to everyone – Know your classmates – Online database of a large portion of students – Interact and get to know each other

7. Is facebook safe? Security and safety Compare to myspace Identity theft

8. Marketing on facebook Products sold on facebook Advertisements Planning of group events