He points to a BBC story about bouncers at clubs in the U.K. asking patrons to hand over their smartphones to show their Facebook page as a tool for avoiding fake IDs.

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But Mr Page added that any tool that claims to offer an insight into the often complex world of consumer behaviour will be welcomed by businesses.

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Too many companies simply view a Facebook page as a free broadcast tool for press releases, product updates and meaningless drivel.

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