Collaborative cross-promotion : How SMEs utilize social media platforms to collectively improve performance

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings SMEs have created communities on Facebook in order to cross-promote, improving individual and collective visibility, and as a result, revenue and profitability. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.