Social Media Practices Survey for Manufacturing Professionals Question Title * 1. Which social media platforms do you use, and for what purposes? (Select all that apply) Work Personal Both Do not use Facebook Facebook Work Facebook Personal Facebook Both Facebook Do not use LinkedIn LinkedIn Work LinkedIn Personal LinkedIn Both LinkedIn Do not use X (formerly Twitter) X (formerly Twitter) Work X (formerly Twitter) Personal X (formerly Twitter) Both X (formerly Twitter) Do not use Instagram Instagram Work Instagram Personal Instagram Both Instagram Do not use TikTok TikTok Work TikTok Personal TikTok Both TikTok Do not use BlueSky BlueSky Work BlueSky Personal BlueSky Both BlueSky Do not use YouTube YouTube Work YouTube Personal YouTube Both YouTube Do not use Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. When do you typically access social media? (Select all that apply) During work hours Before work After work On weekends During breaks at work I do not regularly use social media Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. What device do you primarily use to access social media? Mobile phone Laptop/Desktop Both equally I do not regularly use social media Question Title * 4. Are you permitted to access social media during work hours? ☐ Yes, without restrictions ☐ Yes, but only for work-related purposes ☐ No, it is restricted or blocked Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. Are you allowed to use your personal cell phone at work? Yes, no restrictions Yes, but only in designated areas or during designated times No, personal cell phones are not allowed in my work area Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. If you use social media at work, what is the primary purpose? Professional networking Staying updated on industry news Communicating with colleagues Marketing or promoting company products/services Personal use I do not use social media at work Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. Does social media benefit your job performance or industry knowledge? Yes, it enhances my job performance and knowledge No, it has no impact It has a neutral impact Not sure Question Title * 8. Do you believe social media is an effective way for manufacturers to reach professionals like you? Yes, it is a useful tool No, it is not relevant to my job It depends on the type of content or platform Not sure Question Title * 9. If you make purchasing decisions, where do you typically research new products or suppliers? (Select all that apply) Print industry magazines Manufacturer or supplier websites Email newsletters Industry trade shows or conferences Recommendations from colleagues Social media ads or posts Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. To be entered into a drawing for a $150 American Express gift card, please give us the following: Name Title Company Name Email Address Done