May 31, 2006

Tips from MySpace

by Guy Brighton

Most of the media attention on MySpace is devoted to pointing out the sinister side of the social networking phenomenon.
But there are a lot of things MySpace has done right in creating a compelling experience, and marketers-especially those trying to connect with young people- have plenty to learn.

Here are some smart suggestions from trends company The Zandl Group on some key lessons marketers can learn:

More than just a social networking site of nearly 70 million users, MySpace is a personal branding tool. It’s a place where users can project themselves (or rather what they want other people to see about themselves) with ever-changing profiles, pictures and blogs– making MySpace the perfect site for marketers to look to for insights into the young consumer’s mindset.

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Article categories: Online Marketing, Youth Marketing

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