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U.S. consumer belief that social media has increased brand accountability 2017

Ways in which consumers in the United States believe social media has increased accountability for brands as of July 2017

The data describes the ways in which consumers in the U.S. believe social media has increased accountability for brands as of July 2017. According to the findings, 80% of consumers reported that social media allowed them to uncover unfair treatment by brands, and another 75% had stated that it provided them consumer power over brands.

Uncovers unfair treatment 80
Gives consumers power 75
Encourages transparency 70
Amplifies issues 65
Helps employees share experiences 55