33% of U.S. Internet Users Stop Following a Brand on Social Media Because of too Many Updates

Social mediaBrands with social media presences should consider whether or not they’re being too “loud” or “chatty” on those channels. According to a study from SocialVibe, 33 percent of U.S. Internet users have ended a relationship with a brand on social media because of too many updates. Meanwhile, 22 percent stopped following a brand’s social media updates because the brand’s values and/or content is different from their original perception, 19 percent didn’t see value in keeping the connection and 9 percent followed the brand after seeing an ad and didn’t want to remain connected. The study also found that 39 percent of Internet users say they rarely end a connection with a brand on social media, while 27 percent say they sometimes do, 24 percent say they never do and 10 percent say they always do. (eMarketer)