Myspace and Facebook are two of the most popular social networking sites. They have grown in popularity in the past couple of years and are still the powerhouses of the social networking industry. If you ask anyone if they have a Facebook, chances are they’ll say yes. Facebook is popular for the regular everyday person and especially the younger generation. Myspace has become more popular for music and advertisements, but it started the revolution of the social networking sites. Even though Facebook took over Myspace is still doing well for itself.
Businesses benefit from using Myspace and Facebook. The main reason they are popular for business is that they are a free way to advertise. To benefit more from using them you can pay to have an ad on Facebook or Myspace. The benefit of having your ad on these sites is that so many people go on these sites daily and they attract a variety of different people that will satisfy any business. A business can send out an event on Facebook which can spread the word of an event or promotion very easily and fast. Myspace has recently been used mostly to market music and up and coming bands.
Facebook and Myspace have helped the entertainment industry. People can become fans of anything on Facebook and it helps people become more aware of news movies coming out and others sorts of entertainment. Myspace, which is more known for music does sort of the same thing. They will advertise shows in your area and where bands are playing. Since everyone is on these sites it is very easy to spread the word.