Should Wallmart be on Twitter? What would you want to tell them?

What would you ask Wallmart's CEO if you could engage in a private conversation?

What size would you ask Macy's to carry if you could talk to their buyers personally?

What would you tell your senator if he was on Twitter?

The world of marketing your products or services has dramatically changed in just the last 10 years. You can have direct conversations to your potential customers just by signing on to Twitter or FaceBook or MySpace. Isn't it always better to reach your customers in person than to shout out to them in an expensive ad?

Unfortunately, corporate America may never realize the marketing power of this medium...but what if they could? What would it take for these and other conglomerates to realize that we aren't listening to Madison Avenue anymore and come down to main street to kibitz?

I found this article by Chris Brogan really interesting about the difference between traditional advertising and social networking. Maybe you'll find it useful in your business.

Who or what corporation would you like to have a word with, if you could? What would you say?

Lauren Blaine
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