This is some great news and great numbers to look into.
In relevant discussion (and I do apologise for bringing it up in a comment section), I've tried my hand at investing a bunch of the SBD my first marketing material post got into new marketing campaigns and strategies. Steemit is being advertised on a large scale over at Reddit, but the first impression new users gets is sadly that of FUD and sour grapes. We need some real life positive experiences to give people a clearer image!
If you have a reddit account, no matter your status on Steemit - your role in marketing and public relations can be crucial right now.
Thanks, and let's keep the engagement and PR train rolling hard!