Having the right connections is everything.
Likes and shares are currency, and social media is a tool for increasing interactions and conversions. Crafted content is the best way to win notice and make an impact. The currency of likes becomes money in the hands of a skilled marketer, who defines a product or experience in the digital clutter, making it stand out so that the likes and shares can begin.
Also, in this new market, the consumer is no longer the passive recipient of consumption. They play an active role in determining what they consume and their experience.