- Managers now act as curators and designers who participate in and share control of socially mediated initiatives rather than being the sole voice of the brand.
- Blogging involves writing blog posts in reverse chronological order that can include links, images, and video, while microblogging like Twitter involves exchanging short updates and links.
- Twitter can be used to inform others, engage in conversations through replies and mentions, and filter information using hashtags. Other features like lists and direct messages also allow filtering and private communication.