Social Media and The War In Gaza

This current battle in the Gaza strip can teach you some unbelievable lessons in Social Media Marketing.

How?

Its very simple: In marketing you need to go where the fish are. Both sides, Israel and the Hammas understand that to have an impact on the worlds opinion - you need to be standing in front of the crowd and promoting your message.

This what makes social media marketing incredibly effective. People spend so much time on social media sites, so if you want your marketing message to be seen and heard - then this is where you need to be.

What is even more interesting are the 'status updating' sites. Sites like Twitter and the Facebook status app that have been very powerful tools in sending quick updates of whats going on without having to write a whole blog post. Even Soldiers in the battle are updating their status as to what's going on in the Gaza Strip!

In addition to this: if you want to know what social media sites are the most effective - pay attention to what both sides are using. The Hammas is trying to have an Impact on the European community - so they are targeting social media sites where Europeans mainly hang out. Israel is focusing on Facebook and Twitter. etc..

War is a terrible thing and we all hope and pray for peace and a victory for Israel. But as you are sitting at home and watching whats going on - take the opportunity to learn some valuable social media marketing tips!