Learning by example is a great way to get some fresh ideas. The cited article lists four online brands and marketers who have effectively used Facebook to increase their bottom line.

1. Wildfire - They use Facebook lets clients design their own campaigns while Wildfire connects it to the right channels to best enable a viral response.

2. Slide - The app developer was one of the first to utilize Facebook to spread their wares.

3. Oodle - They power Facebook Marketplace and run an individual classified ad site.

4. Zynga - The Facebook game developer has made an empire with simple interactive games that pit friends against friends.

Read more about these companies at CNN Money

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