- Facebook currently has over 44 million active users, half of whom return daily. The demographics of Facebook users are shifting to include more users aged 35+ and those outside of college. - Successful brand marketing on Facebook requires communicating with users rather than traditional advertising. Case studies found targeted campaigns, sponsored groups, and engaging applications were more effective than display ads. - The best practices for Facebook marketing are to create unique and useful experiences for users, actively engage in discussions, and model how friends naturally share information rather than using a traditional advertising approach.