Brands Are Not Among Teenagers' Facebook Friends. Yet

A study revealed that UK teenagers have little enthusiasm for interacting with brands on Facebook, with 31% saying they'd prefer no brand engagement.  Of the remaining 69% that is (at least somewhat) willing to have brand interaction, keeping informed was the most popular way (81%), with brands using some form of entertainment identified as the preferred route. Teenagers did say they like taking part in online competitions, having discount offers, and having pre-launch access to new products. One caution for brands is that 'talking to me like a real person' ranked highly, underlining the need for appropriate and authentic interactions.