According to emarketer; brand Campaigns Drive Most Social Media Following
Three-quarters of Facebook fans have signed up with pages after invitations or ads from brands
Research on social media users who follow brands has shown marketers the importance of offering deals and discounts on Facebook fan pages as well as the nature of brand following as a form of self-expression, through which advocates can show support for a company they love. But what triggers Facebook users to “like” a brand is typically some form of outreach.