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While privacy gurus, security firms, and users try to decipher the implications of Facebook’s new privacy settings, at least one person is embracing them: Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Zuckerberg, who is usually extremely private, has opened up his profile so that anyone can see his wall, events, and photos. He's trying to lead by example.

The drumbeat by marketing and public relations experts about the importance of building a social media strategy is growing louder, and with good reason. The benefits to companies large and small in this new medium are legion, and more and more businesses are taking the plunge. Coca-Cola and Starbucks lead the pack when it comes to leveraging Facebook for customer engagement.