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GM and Ford Highlight Facebook's Challenges, Opportunities

Harvard Business Review

Shortly before Facebook's turbulent IPO, GM announced that it was pulling its $10 million advertising budget from Facebook. GM lost the ability to demonstrate leadership in a time where the advertising and automotive industries are flailing. Now within the timeline, marketers can see reach data for each post. Accusations ensued.

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GM and Ford Highlight Facebook's Challenges, Opportunities

Harvard Business Review

Shortly before Facebook's turbulent IPO, GM announced that it was pulling its $10 million advertising budget from Facebook. GM lost the ability to demonstrate leadership in a time where the advertising and automotive industries are flailing. Now within the timeline, marketers can see reach data for each post. Accusations ensued.