The text discusses the importance of showing the value of social media for businesses, despite its often-overlooked role in growth. The author shares their experience as a social media marketer and provides a monthly social results template to help others promote their results and get more buy-in for their social media program. The template includes sections to track impact on business, breakdown of site traffic, platform performance metrics, customer love, upcoming plans, how to get involved, and global insights. By using this template, users can demonstrate the value of social media marketing and secure more resources for their businesses.