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SocialMediaStrategy
AUGUST 2, 2017
A HANDY GUIDE FOR SMALL BUSIN ES SES
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HI, MY NAME IS…
KimStockley
Content Strategist
@kstock13, kim@isl.co
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HI, MY NAME IS…
LaurenZoltick
Senior Content Strategist
@zolflicks, lauren@isl.co
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1. The Whats And The Whys
2. Evaluating Platforms
3. Understanding Your Audience
4. Keeping Up With The Competition
5. Content Strategy
6. Community Management
7. Reporting
8. Defining Your Process
TABLE OF CONTE NTS
MASTERING S OCI AL MEDIA
TheWhatsAndTheWhys
OfSocialMedia
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THE WHATS AND T H E WH YS
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WhatisSocialMedia?
For brands and businesses, social media is
an integral inbound marketing tool. But it’s
also a way to build relationships with your
current and potential fans, which can result
in invaluable customer loyalty.
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SocialMediaStrategy
isCyclical
STRATEGY
PUBLISHING
+
ENGAGEMENT
C ONTEN T

PRODUCTIO N
REPORTING
INTRODUCTION
Before we dive in, it’s important to
understand everything that goes into
making your efforts successful. The most
important thing? Never.Stop.Optimizing.
THE WHATS AND T H E WH YS
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1. It legitimizes your brand.
2. It humanizes your brand.
3. It producestrackableresults.
4. It’s required to stay competitive.
Now…WhySocialMedia?
Word of mouth only goes so far. Potential customers are
looking for validation on Social Media—be it through
the number of Facebook or Instagram followers you
have, high Yelp reviews, or a polished, curated feed.
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WHY SOCIAL ME DIA?
Itlegitimizesyourbrand.
Customers are looking for brands they can identify with. Social Media is a
platform where your brand can showcase its roots, values, and quirk in an
effort to connect with new and existing fans.
With so many small businesses to choose from in DC, it’s important to give
potential customers a reason to go with your brand.
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WHY SOCIAL ME DIA?
Ithumanizesyourbrand.
Social Media is a very agile (and forgiving) advertising medium, in that it
provides a safe space for trial and error. Want to test which ice cream flavor
gets more customers in the door? Try an A/B test to see which photo drives
the most traffic to your website within 48 hours.
Whether you’re testing, advertising, or just engaging with customers, most
social platforms provide instant results on your KPIs.
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WHY SOCIAL ME DIA?
Itproducesimmediateresults.
78%ofconsumerssaycompanies’socialmediapostsimpact
theirpurchases.* If customers are torn between two neighboring
restaurants with equally delicious menus, you can bet a lot of
them will stalk both social media accounts to break the tie.
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WHY SOCIAL ME DIA?
It’srequiredtostaycompetitive.
* Forbes
THE WHATS AND T H E WH YS
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1. Being inconsistent
2. Not defining your strategy
3. Not establishing goals and KPIs
4. Not responding to comments
5. Waiting for fans to come to you
6. Measuring success based on total followers
7. Selling your product too hard
8. Not selling your product enough
9. Posting the same content on every platform
10. Treating your feed like your personal account
10BiggestMistakesBusinesses
MakeonSocialMedia
BUILD YOUR VISUAL BR A ND
EvaluatingPlatforms
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EVALUATING PLAT FO R M S
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Choosing what platforms to put your business on
> What are my goals for my business on social and can I accomplish them on this platform?
> Is my target audience on the platform?
> Can I create content that fits the platform and my business?
> Do I have the budget to reach my target audience on that platform?
Howtochoose:
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Whatareyourgoals?
Awareness
Engagement
Clicks to Website
Conversions
Lead Gen
EVALUATING YOUR MA RK
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EVALUATING PLAT FO R M S
Facebook
71% of internet users
are on Facebook. It's a
platform that offers
broad post & ad types
to a broad audience.
Organic reach is very
limited - Pay to play!
Twitter
Timely updates and news,
customer support, and
humor are what people
expect on Twitter. Can earn
limited organic reach - paid
is helpful!
Instagram
This is a visual-first
platform, and the aesthetic
of not only your individual
posts but how your posts
look together is important.
Can earn organic reach -
paid adds targeting!
Tumblr
A super-customizable
blogging platform that
encompasses text, photos,
quotes, links, music, and
videos . Strong art, artist,
and music communities.
LinkedIn
Considered a business-
oriented platform to
connect companies with
potential talent, this is a
great place to post
corporate updates, write
business blogs, or reach
new talent.
Snapchat
This ephemeral
platform has a young
audience, and content
can be made from a
brand channel, ads, or
expensive outlets like
branded lenses,
discovery, etc.
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EVALUATING PLAT FO R M S
Pinterest
A visual bookmarking tool
that helps users discover
and save creative ideas. If
you can incorporate your
brand into creative ideas
(DIY, decor, recipes, etc) this
can be a great platform to
explore.
Google+
Though often considered a
wildly unpopular network
compared to rivals, there
are large tech, gaming, and
science communities on
Google+. In addition, adding
your companies
information can ensure
accuracy of info and
optimize search on Google.
Youtube
Video only. Some brands
use this as a storage hub for
video, but by producing
regular, HQ, and consistent
content, you can earn a
strong subscriber base.
Yelp
A review platform, this is a
great place to exercise
community management
skills if your company is
reviewable on Yelp. Don’t
get mad, learn and engage!
Foursquare
A location-based check-in
platform, this is a great
place to exercise
community management
skills if your company is a
location people can check
into on Foursquare.
MASTERING S OCI AL MEDIA
UnderstandingYour
Audience
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UND ERSTANDING YO UR AUDIEN CE
Isanyoneoutthere?
Yes! Most social media platforms provide simple (and free!)
ways to identify demographic information about your social
media followers. FacebookAudienceInsights does you one
better by giving you insight into its users based on
interests, occupations, and behaviors.
Instagram Business Audience Data
DON’TSKIPTHISSTEP!Understanding your current—
and more importantly, your potential—audience’s
social media characteristics is a necessary step if your
goal is to create effective content. This data can inform
creative, brand voice, and even which social platforms
you should be on.
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UND ERSTANDING YO UR AUDIEN CE
FreeToolsOfTheTrade AUDIENCE INSIGHTS
ADS.TWITTER.COM
BUSINESSACCOUNT
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UND ERSTANDING YO UR AUDIEN CE
YOU CAN TRACK THIS
• Demographics: Age, gender, location
• Interests: General or by FB page
• Behaviors & Hobbies: Actions such as
traveling, giving to charities, etc.
• Psychographics: Parental status, income level
YOU…CAN’T TRACK THIS THOUGH.
• Emotions
• Sentiment
AudienceInsights
www.facebook.com/ads/audience-insights
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UND ERSTANDING YO UR AUDIEN CE
YOU CAN TRACK THIS
• Demographics: Age, gender, education level,
HH income, occupation
• Lifestyle: Interests, TV genres
• Consumer Behavior: Food preferences,
consumer goods purchases, auto buyer type
• Mobile Footprint: Wireless carrier
ads.Twitter.com
www.ads.twitter.com
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UND ERSTANDING YO UR AUDIEN CE
YOU CAN TRACK THIS
• Demographics: Gender, age, location
• Activity: What day and time are they online?
BusinessAccount
InstagramBusinessAccount-FollowersData
DIY - SET UPYOUR BUSINESS ACCOUNT NOW!
• Go to your profile and tap .
• Scroll down, tap “Switch to Business Profile.”
• Select the (public) account you'd like to
switch to a Business Account.
• Review your business's contact information,
make any changes, and tap Done.
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UND ERSTANDING YO UR AUDIEN CE
Okay,so?
Not only are audience insights fascinating (just us?), they
are a critical foundation of your social media strategy.
This data can help inform your social media brand voice
and paid targeting segments. But more on that later.
SOC IAL MEDIA ST R AT EGY
KeepingUpWithThe
Competition
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COMPE TITIVE AN ALYSIS
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WhyAnalyzeCompetitors?
It’s so important to understand what your
competitors do well and don’t do well on social, how
they position themselves on each platform, the
content they are putting out - both visually and their
tone, who they appear to target, etc. Why? Because
then you can strategize how to learn from their
successes, avoid their failures, and different yourself.
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COMPE TITIVE AN ALYSIS
Chart The Waters
Don’t just look at how your competitors are doing
and what they are doing on each channel, but
how you compare, how you fit in the mix, and
where the opportunity gaps lie for your brand.
Large Fanbase
Small Fanbase
Little Engagement Lots of Engagement
High Quality
Accessible
Relaxation Motivation
Opportunity
Gap
*
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COMPE TITIVE AN ALYSIS
Visual & Tone
Study how your competitors are visually
showcasing themselves across platforms and
how they are communicating to their audience.
See how there content is performing - what
seems to be working? What’s not? Make what’s
working your way, don’t repeat their mistakes.
MASTERING S OCI AL MEDIA
ContentStrategy
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“Byspendingaslittleas6hoursper
week,66%+ofmarketersseelead
generationbenefitswithsocialmedia.”
- SOCIAL MEDIA EXAMINER
CONTENT STRATEGY
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Makethemostofyoursix
hourswithastrategy.
CONTENT STRATEGY
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1. Goals & KPIs
2. Brand Voice & Aesthetic
3. Target Audiences
4. Content Buckets
5. Posting Cadence
6. Hashtags & UGC
YourSocialMediaStrategyshouldbealivingdocument.
Just because your original primary goal was to drive traffic
to your website, doesn’t mean you can’t change gears down
the road. This document should serve as an ongoing
reference to any and all team members who touch your
company’s social accounts.
1.Goals&KPIs
CONTENT STRATEGY
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DEFINING W HAT YOU WANT TO ACC OM PLISH & HOW TO M EASU R E IT
Youcan’tcreateaveryeffectiveSocialMediaStrategywithout‘em.
Choosing one primary and one secondary goal—and KPIs to go along
with them—will help you keep your Social Media efforts focused on
your bottom line, and avoid the temptation to stray from your strategy.
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CONTENT STRATEGY - G OA LS & K P IS
#Goals
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CONTENT STRATEGY - G OA LS & K P IS
AWARENESS ENGAGEMENT DIRECT RESPONSE
I want as many people as
possible to see my content.
I want customers to engage
with my brand’s posts.
I want more people to visit my
brand’s website.
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CONTENT STRATEGY - G OA LS & K P IS
• Impressions
• Reach
• Connections (Fans)
• Engagement Rate
• Share of Voice
• Sentiment
• Link Clicks
• Coupon Downloads
• Conversions
AWARENESS KPIs ENGAGEMENT KPIs DIRECT RESPONSE KPIs
2.BrandVoice&Aesthetic
CONTENT STRATEGY
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DEFINING W HAT YOUR BRAND W ILL S O UN D AN D LO O K LIKE O N SO CIAL
“…We have less than 10 seconds to capture and engage an
audience before they continue to scroll down or click away;
and engagement drops off significantly beyond that.”
– AdAge
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CONTENT STRATEGY - B R AN D VO ICE & A EST HET IC
WhyisBrandVoiceImportant?
Brand voice differentiates you from any other brand and
your competitors. It’s the voice you put out to your
customers to make them trust you, laugh, cry, get hungry,
be impressed, etc - and ultimately consider your brand.
CONTENT STRATEGY - B R AN D VO ICE & A EST HET IC
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ImagineYou’reAtADinnerParty
…full of people you don’t know. You want the other guests
(your audience) at the party to leave with a certain
viewpoint or opinion about you at the end of the night. So
you act a certain way, choose certain words and
conversation topics over others, make certain jokes, and
generally work to be the most charming, or funny, or book
smart, or emotionally sensitive, etc. version of yourself,
depending on which of these traits are the most important
for you to convey.
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CONTENT STRATEGY - B R AN D VO ICE & A EST HET IC
DefiningYourBrandVoice
With brands, it’s really not all that different. The
fundamentals of voice comes down to a personality—
prioritizing a set of traits that comprise an identity, and
then communicating in a way that expresses and prioritizes
those traits.
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CONTENT STRATEGY - B R AN D VO ICE & A EST HET IC
Setting up tools to define your voice is
important. That way your internal team
(from writers to designers to community
managers, etc) can align on how to talk
as the brand across platforms.
Defineit.
Hobbies
• What does your persona do after work? Home brew beer? Go to
concerts? Dog park? Tandem bike conventions? The list is endless.
Who Are You?
Describe your persona’s
personality in a couple sentences.
The Face of an
American
Revolution.
Background
What is your persona’s origin story? Who are they? What motivates them?
Things You’d Say
Give an example of a few quotes your persona
might say about your brand.
Social Media Preference
What social platforms would your persona use -
do they align with the ones you've evaluated for
your brand?
Demographics
Male or Female
Age Range:
Marital Status / Kids:
Income Bracket:
What’s Your Name?
1. DesignPillars:3-5 terms that define your aesthetic (ex: vibrant, effortless, geometric)
2. ColorPalette:Which colors are most prominent in your photography and ads?
3. PhotographyStyle: Top down? Symmetrical? Editorial? Keep it consistent and polished.
4. Typography:Which typefaces will be used in your social media ads? Try to stay
consistent with your overall brand style guide.
5. Branding:How is your branding or product featured in your content?
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CONTENT STRATEGY - B R AN D VO ICE & A EST HET IC
Creatingyoursocialmediastyle
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CONTENT STRATEGY - VIS UAL ST YL E GUID E
Consistencyandpolishiskey.
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CONTENT STRATEGY - VIS UAL ST YL E GUID E
Makeiteasyforfanstofindyouwith
uniformsocialhandlesandbranding.
CONTENT STRATEGY - B R AN D VO ICE & A EST HET IC
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AdaptByPlatform
Your brand voice does not need to be exactly the same across every
platform. Perhaps your audience identifies more with humor and
sarcasm on Twitter or emotional stories on Facebook — ensure
cohesion but don’t be afraid to differentiate.
Same goes for your aesthetic. Perhaps top down product shots are
crushing on Instagram, but user-generated and lifestyle content is
performing better on Facebook — adapt and adjust.
3.TargetAudiences
CONTENT STRATEGY
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WHO ARE YOU TARGE TING YO U R C ON T ENT TO ?
Youraudiencepersonasrepresentthepeopleyou’retalkingtoon
socialmedia. Identify 3-5 current and potential audience segments
based on the user research you performed. If your current fanbase is
made up of middle-aged moms, but your goal is to attract young
professionals, create an audience persona for each group and tailor
different pieces of content to each segment’s unique interests.
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CONTENT STRATEGY - C ON T ENT BUC KETS
Definingyouraudiencepersonas.
4.ContentBuckets
CONTENT STRATEGY
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HOW TO CATEGORIZE AND ORGAN IZE YO U R CO NT EN T
Content Buckets define the overarching focus areas of your brand, in
social media form. It’s important to include a variety of content
themes in your social calendar in order to keep fans engaged, tell
your brands’ complete story, and (you guessed it) reach your goals.
Each Content Bucket should aim to answer a unique questions for
fans to ensure your brand is packing value into every post.
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CONTENT STRATEGY - C ON T ENT BUC KETS
ContentBucketsRepresent
ThePiecesOfYourBrand
1. ProductFocused:What is your product/service, and how does it stand out?
2. Lifestyle:How does the product/service fit into customers’ everyday life?
3. Promotions: What special deals can you offer me?
4. BehindtheBrand: Who’s making this product?
5. User-GeneratedContent:What do real people think of this product/service?
6. TrendingTopics:How is your brand related to my interests?
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CONTENT STRATEGY - C ON T ENT BUC KETS
DIY-IdentifyYourContentBuckets
A FEW THOUGHT STARTERS:
5.PostingCadence
CONTENT STRATEGY
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DEFINING POST FREQUENCY AN D T YPES BY PLAT FO R M
There’snomagicnumberhere.Above all, your
posting cadence should be consistent from week to
week, and not stretch you—or your budget—too
thin. There’s no use churning out more content than
you can afford to promote on “pay to play” platforms.
like Facebook.
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CONTENT STRATEGY - P O ST ING CADEN CE
WeeklyPostingCadence BOOSTED POSTS: 1-3
DARKADS: 1 (ongoing)
TWEETS: 7-21
GRAMS: 3-5
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PLATFORM STRAT EGY - FAC EBO O K P OST T YPES
PROMPT ON-PLATFORM

ENGAGEMENTS
DRIVE OFF-PLATFORM

ACTIONS
EMPHEMERAL

MESSAGE FORMATS
Choosingthebestposttypefor
yourmessage.
• FB/TW - Link Previews
• FB - Carousel Posts
• FB/IG - Dark Ads
• FB/IG Live
• Instagram Stories
• Snapchat
• FB/TW/IG - Photos,
Gifs, Videos
• Twitter Polls
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PLATFORM STRAT EGY - FAC EBO O K P OST T YPES
ORGANIC POST
Organic posts primarily show up
on your Facebook Page to any
user who visits your page. The
chances of anyone seeing it in
their actual Newsfeed are slim.
BOOSTED POST DARK AD
PaidContentTypes
Boosted posts show up on your
Facebook Page AND in targeted
users’ Newsfeeds, but you’ve got to
pay for them. As little as $100 per
Boosted post can help you reach
10-15K (if you’re smart w/ targeting).
A dark ad only shows up in your
targeted audience’s Newsfeed.
Dark posts are typically used for
promotions and brand awareness,
vs. lifestyle content. You must pay
for this content.
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CONTENT STRATEGY - C ON T ENT BUC KETS
✔ = Primary

o = Secondary
PRODUCT FOCUSED ✔ o o
LIFESTYLE o ✔ o
PROMOTIONS ✔ ✔ o
BEHIND THE BRAND o ✔
USER-GENERATED
CONTENT
o ✔ o
TRENDING TOPICS ✔ ✔
Avoid publishing the same
content on every channel.
Choose thoughtfully
based on your goals and
platform strengths.
6.Hashtags&UGC
CONTENT STRATEGY
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CR EAT ING A HASHTAG STRAT EGY AN D IN CO R PO R AT ING USER GEN ER ATE D CON TEN T
CONTENT STRATEGY - H AS HTAG ST R AT EGY
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Whatarehashtags?
Hashtags are clickable links that attach your
brand’s content to larger conversations happening
on social. Adding hashtags to a post on certain
social platforms can help increase reach to both
broad or niche audiences and has been proven to
increase engagement when used correctly, and
decrease engagement when used incorrectly.
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CONTENT STRATEGY - H AS HTAG ST R AT EGY
Facebook
> Performance decreases when brands
use more than 1-2 hashtags per post.
> Use hashtags that will increase post
reach into relevant conversations and/or
campaign hashtags.
Twitter
> Hashtags can increase reach on
Twitter if they are frequently-used or
trending.
> Test hashtags against non-hashtags
before choosing one or the other.
> Use brand hashtags wherever relevant.
Instagram
> Using the right hashtag (and
combination of hashtags in Instagram
Bundles) can help you expose your posts
to large and targeted audiences.
> Your chances of attracting new
followers, getting more likes, and
increasing engagement are vastly
increased by the use of hashtags.
> “Hashtag Bundles” are a great strategy
to increase organic reach on Instagram
posts.
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CONTENT STRATEGY - H AS HTAG ST R AT EGY
Bundle Strategy
Instagram hashtag bundles allow you to reach broad
and niche audiences without clouding your post
copy. A strong strategy for bundles is to mix high
and low volume hashtags across hashtag categories
(Pro-tip: Check volumes on Instagram by typing in
hashtags into the search bar).
1) High volume hashtags allow us to be a part
of very relevant conversations, however,
content is pushed down rather quickly because
of the high volume and becomes harder to find.
2) Low volume hashtags allow us to join more
niche conversations where the content will
have a much longer lifespan.
Pro-tip: Put hashtag bundles in your
post as a second comment so it
doesn’t clutter post copy. Adding 5
periods and line breaks causes
Instagram to show the comment as
“[…]” which looks less cluttered still.
Create the 5 periods and line breaks in
the “Notes” app on your phone.
CONTENT STRATEGY - H AS HTAG ST R AT EGY
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Organize&Track
It’s important to keep track of the hashtags you use,
and organize them into categories to keep Hashtag
Bundle creation easy. This can be accomplished
with a simple google spreadsheet or excel.
Category Hashtag
Branded #BrandName
Trending #TBT, #NewYears, #NationalHotDogDay
Category #Foodies #PerfectPlate
Post-Relevant #HotDog #Grilling
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WhatisUGC?
User-generated content is content your
users and fans are creating that features
your brand. With their permission, using
this content in your content calendar can
help provide you with additional content
and make your content feel authentic and
relatable.
CONTENT STRATEGY - USER - GEN ERAT ED C O NT EN T
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CONTENT STRATEGY - USER - GEN ERAT ED C O NT EN T
Sourcing UGC
Where do you find UGC? Search branded hashtags
uses, or the photos you are tagged in. Search your
posts’ comments section. Not finding enough,
encourage your audience to post more by:
1) Having a branded hashtag: A hashtag that
people can tag in posts that simply states your
brand will help you find UGC.
2) Ask for it: In posts, ask users to take a photo with
your product in different settings.
3) Provide incentive: Offer a prize or swag for
participating. Surprise and delight your fans for
great content!
Selecting UGC
Not all user-generated content (UGC) is created
equal. The same high-quality standards we have for
our own content should be held to photos we
choose to repost from users. So, what makes a good
piece UGC?
1) High quality images: Crisp photography, well-
composed.
2) Branding in the wild: Clearly an image of your
brand. Logo or branding should be present.
3) On-brand positioning: Should fit within your
overall brand positioning and content plan.
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CONTENT STRATEGY - USER - GEN ERAT ED C O NT EN T
Giving Credit
The phrase “give credit where credit is due” could
not be more relevant to reposting UGC. After asking
the user for permission, and receiving permission to
use the image, ensure you credit the user in post
copy, clearly and across platforms.
MASTERING S OCI AL MEDIA
CommunityManagement
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COMMUNITY MAN AG EMENT
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ManagingYourCommunity
Strong community management gives brands a close, on-
the-ground look at how fans and followers are engaging
with content. In addition to answering questions,
community managers build and foster a sense of belonging
among fans, while reinforcing messaging, voice and values.
From customer service to congratulatory thumbs ups -
community management is the gateway to your fandom.
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COMMUNITY MAN AG EMENT
REPLY TO EVERYONE
FOLLOW FELLOW

BUSINESSES & FANS
HASHTAG HUNT
Don’t ignore the haters.
Respond to positive AND
“constructive” comments
publicly to show transparency.
Don’t wait for them to come to
you! Follow the business next
door, and loyal customers—
they just might follow you back!
Looking through the feeds of
relevant industry hashtags can
help you identify influencers
and your audience’s interests.
Ifyouhadtochoosethreepriorities:
#
MASTERING S OCI AL MEDIA
Reporting101
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REPORTING 1 01
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HowcanItellifit’sworking?
Datadrivesstrategy.Taking the time to evaluate
the performance of your social media content is
invaluable. Fortunately most platforms make it
simple to collect data in real time, which lets you
focus on the most important part of the reporting
process: insights.
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Afewmetricstomeasure:
REPORTING 1 01
METRIC DESCRIPTION
Engagement Rate (Engaged Users / Total Reach) × 100
Engagements Actions on your post: likes, comments, shares, reactions.
Connections
The number of users following the account (a.k.a. Facebook likes, Twitter and Instagram
followers).
Reach The total number of unique users your page post was served to.
Impressions The number of times a post from your page is displayed.
Video Views
The number of times a video was viewed after a certain amount of time (e.g. Facebook = 3
seconds, Youtube = 30 seconds, etc.)
1. Areyouspendingeffectivelyacrossplatforms?
2. Arecertaincontentbucketsoraudiencesegmentsoutperformingothers?
3. Arecertaincreativeelements deliveringastrongerreturnoninvestment?
4. Areyoumatching performancebenchmarksforourprimaryKPIs?
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PLATFORM STRAT EGY - VIS UA L ST YLE G UIDE
Whatarethosenumberstellingme?
Upon gathering these metrics on a monthly and quarterly basis (recommended), you’ll
be able to draw insights which will allow you to make data-driven optimizations to your
social strategy. For example:
MASTERING S OCI AL MEDIA
DefiningYourProcess
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DEFINING YOUR P RO CESS
WhyFollowaProcess?
Creating a social media process will help keep you
organized and stress free, will increase the
performance of your content, and ensure it ladders
up to your strategy, goals, and business priorities.
STRATEGY
PUBLISHING
+
ENGAGEMENT
C ONTEN T

PRODUCTIO N
REPORTING
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DEFINING YOUR P RO CESS
OPTI MIZE +

STRATEGIZE
PRIORITIZE CO N CEPT O UTLI NE
PRODUCE
C ONTEN T
REV IEW +
REFINE
PUBLISHING
+
ENGAGEMENT
Ensure your team
is fully aligned to
execute on your
Social Media
Strategy. Identify
any insights you
can pull from
reporting and
optimize your
strategy.
Define your
priorities for the
month. Do you
want to create
awareness around
a new product or
feature? Do you
want to talk about
a National
Holiday? etc.
REPORT
Get your creative
team together or
sit down yourself
to come up with
concepts for your
posts for the
month. Ensure
they ladder up to
the priorities &
strategy, are
achievable, hit
cadence goals,
and make sense
on each platform.
Based on the
content you plan
to create, build
out an outline of
when posts will go
out for the month
to ensure content
looks good back
to back (especially
on Instagram),
that you have a
good cadence,
and set aside time
to schedule.
Produce your
content. Write
post copy by
platform, shoot or
create imagery or
video, etc.
Look at what you
created, ensure it
makes sense in
the outline, and
refine if needed.
Schedule your
content where
you can (e.g.
Facebook &
Twitter). Set
reminders to post
where you can’t
(e.g. Instagram).
Try and get a
second set of eyes
on scheduled
posts to ensure
there are no errors
or timely news
that would affect
your post. Engage!
Look back on your
content and how
it performed
based on your
KPIs and goals.
What insights can
you pull from the
analytics to
optimize future
content?
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WHAT’S NEXT?
641 S ST NW. 

Washington, DC 20001

P: +1 202-683-9980 

www.isl.co
A J. WALTER THOMPSON CO.
Thanks! LaurenZoltick
Senior Content Strategist
@zolflicks, lauren@isl.co
KimStockley
Content Strategist
@kstock13, kim@isl.co
KEEP IN TOUCH .
BUILD YOUR VISUAL BR A ND
Takeaways!
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Additionalresources
Hobbies
• What does your persona do after work? Home brew beer? Go to
concerts? Dog park? Tandem bike conventions? The list is endless.
Who Are You?
Describe your persona’s
personality in a couple sentences.
The Face of an
American
Revolution.
Background
What is your persona’s origin story? Who are they? What motivates them?
Things You’d Say
Give an example of a few quotes your persona
might say about your brand.
Social Media Preference
What social platforms would your persona use -
do they align with the ones you've evaluated for
your brand?
Demographics
Male or Female
Age Range:
Marital Status / Kids:
Income Bracket:
What’s Your Name?

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ISL Skillshare: Master Social Media

  • 1. 641 S ST NW. 
 Washington, DC 20001 P: +1 202-683-9980 www.isl.co SocialMediaStrategy AUGUST 2, 2017 A HANDY GUIDE FOR SMALL BUSIN ES SES
  • 2. 2 HI, MY NAME IS… KimStockley Content Strategist @kstock13, kim@isl.co
  • 3. 3 HI, MY NAME IS… LaurenZoltick Senior Content Strategist @zolflicks, lauren@isl.co
  • 4. 4 1. The Whats And The Whys 2. Evaluating Platforms 3. Understanding Your Audience 4. Keeping Up With The Competition 5. Content Strategy 6. Community Management 7. Reporting 8. Defining Your Process TABLE OF CONTE NTS
  • 5. MASTERING S OCI AL MEDIA TheWhatsAndTheWhys OfSocialMedia 5
  • 6. THE WHATS AND T H E WH YS 6 WhatisSocialMedia? For brands and businesses, social media is an integral inbound marketing tool. But it’s also a way to build relationships with your current and potential fans, which can result in invaluable customer loyalty.
  • 7. 7 SocialMediaStrategy isCyclical STRATEGY PUBLISHING + ENGAGEMENT C ONTEN T PRODUCTIO N REPORTING INTRODUCTION Before we dive in, it’s important to understand everything that goes into making your efforts successful. The most important thing? Never.Stop.Optimizing.
  • 8. THE WHATS AND T H E WH YS 8 1. It legitimizes your brand. 2. It humanizes your brand. 3. It producestrackableresults. 4. It’s required to stay competitive. Now…WhySocialMedia?
  • 9. Word of mouth only goes so far. Potential customers are looking for validation on Social Media—be it through the number of Facebook or Instagram followers you have, high Yelp reviews, or a polished, curated feed. 9 WHY SOCIAL ME DIA? Itlegitimizesyourbrand.
  • 10. Customers are looking for brands they can identify with. Social Media is a platform where your brand can showcase its roots, values, and quirk in an effort to connect with new and existing fans. With so many small businesses to choose from in DC, it’s important to give potential customers a reason to go with your brand. 10 WHY SOCIAL ME DIA? Ithumanizesyourbrand.
  • 11. Social Media is a very agile (and forgiving) advertising medium, in that it provides a safe space for trial and error. Want to test which ice cream flavor gets more customers in the door? Try an A/B test to see which photo drives the most traffic to your website within 48 hours. Whether you’re testing, advertising, or just engaging with customers, most social platforms provide instant results on your KPIs. 11 WHY SOCIAL ME DIA? Itproducesimmediateresults.
  • 12. 78%ofconsumerssaycompanies’socialmediapostsimpact theirpurchases.* If customers are torn between two neighboring restaurants with equally delicious menus, you can bet a lot of them will stalk both social media accounts to break the tie. 12 WHY SOCIAL ME DIA? It’srequiredtostaycompetitive. * Forbes
  • 13. THE WHATS AND T H E WH YS 13 1. Being inconsistent 2. Not defining your strategy 3. Not establishing goals and KPIs 4. Not responding to comments 5. Waiting for fans to come to you 6. Measuring success based on total followers 7. Selling your product too hard 8. Not selling your product enough 9. Posting the same content on every platform 10. Treating your feed like your personal account 10BiggestMistakesBusinesses MakeonSocialMedia
  • 14. BUILD YOUR VISUAL BR A ND EvaluatingPlatforms 14
  • 15. EVALUATING PLAT FO R M S 15 Choosing what platforms to put your business on > What are my goals for my business on social and can I accomplish them on this platform? > Is my target audience on the platform? > Can I create content that fits the platform and my business? > Do I have the budget to reach my target audience on that platform? Howtochoose:
  • 17. 17 EVALUATING PLAT FO R M S Facebook 71% of internet users are on Facebook. It's a platform that offers broad post & ad types to a broad audience. Organic reach is very limited - Pay to play! Twitter Timely updates and news, customer support, and humor are what people expect on Twitter. Can earn limited organic reach - paid is helpful! Instagram This is a visual-first platform, and the aesthetic of not only your individual posts but how your posts look together is important. Can earn organic reach - paid adds targeting! Tumblr A super-customizable blogging platform that encompasses text, photos, quotes, links, music, and videos . Strong art, artist, and music communities. LinkedIn Considered a business- oriented platform to connect companies with potential talent, this is a great place to post corporate updates, write business blogs, or reach new talent. Snapchat This ephemeral platform has a young audience, and content can be made from a brand channel, ads, or expensive outlets like branded lenses, discovery, etc.
  • 18. 18 EVALUATING PLAT FO R M S Pinterest A visual bookmarking tool that helps users discover and save creative ideas. If you can incorporate your brand into creative ideas (DIY, decor, recipes, etc) this can be a great platform to explore. Google+ Though often considered a wildly unpopular network compared to rivals, there are large tech, gaming, and science communities on Google+. In addition, adding your companies information can ensure accuracy of info and optimize search on Google. Youtube Video only. Some brands use this as a storage hub for video, but by producing regular, HQ, and consistent content, you can earn a strong subscriber base. Yelp A review platform, this is a great place to exercise community management skills if your company is reviewable on Yelp. Don’t get mad, learn and engage! Foursquare A location-based check-in platform, this is a great place to exercise community management skills if your company is a location people can check into on Foursquare.
  • 19. MASTERING S OCI AL MEDIA UnderstandingYour Audience 19
  • 20. 20 UND ERSTANDING YO UR AUDIEN CE Isanyoneoutthere? Yes! Most social media platforms provide simple (and free!) ways to identify demographic information about your social media followers. FacebookAudienceInsights does you one better by giving you insight into its users based on interests, occupations, and behaviors. Instagram Business Audience Data
  • 21. DON’TSKIPTHISSTEP!Understanding your current— and more importantly, your potential—audience’s social media characteristics is a necessary step if your goal is to create effective content. This data can inform creative, brand voice, and even which social platforms you should be on. 21 UND ERSTANDING YO UR AUDIEN CE FreeToolsOfTheTrade AUDIENCE INSIGHTS ADS.TWITTER.COM BUSINESSACCOUNT
  • 22. 22 UND ERSTANDING YO UR AUDIEN CE YOU CAN TRACK THIS • Demographics: Age, gender, location • Interests: General or by FB page • Behaviors & Hobbies: Actions such as traveling, giving to charities, etc. • Psychographics: Parental status, income level YOU…CAN’T TRACK THIS THOUGH. • Emotions • Sentiment AudienceInsights www.facebook.com/ads/audience-insights
  • 23. 23 UND ERSTANDING YO UR AUDIEN CE YOU CAN TRACK THIS • Demographics: Age, gender, education level, HH income, occupation • Lifestyle: Interests, TV genres • Consumer Behavior: Food preferences, consumer goods purchases, auto buyer type • Mobile Footprint: Wireless carrier ads.Twitter.com www.ads.twitter.com
  • 24. 24 UND ERSTANDING YO UR AUDIEN CE YOU CAN TRACK THIS • Demographics: Gender, age, location • Activity: What day and time are they online? BusinessAccount InstagramBusinessAccount-FollowersData DIY - SET UPYOUR BUSINESS ACCOUNT NOW! • Go to your profile and tap . • Scroll down, tap “Switch to Business Profile.” • Select the (public) account you'd like to switch to a Business Account. • Review your business's contact information, make any changes, and tap Done.
  • 25. 25 UND ERSTANDING YO UR AUDIEN CE Okay,so? Not only are audience insights fascinating (just us?), they are a critical foundation of your social media strategy. This data can help inform your social media brand voice and paid targeting segments. But more on that later.
  • 26. SOC IAL MEDIA ST R AT EGY KeepingUpWithThe Competition 26
  • 27. COMPE TITIVE AN ALYSIS 27 WhyAnalyzeCompetitors? It’s so important to understand what your competitors do well and don’t do well on social, how they position themselves on each platform, the content they are putting out - both visually and their tone, who they appear to target, etc. Why? Because then you can strategize how to learn from their successes, avoid their failures, and different yourself.
  • 28. 28 COMPE TITIVE AN ALYSIS Chart The Waters Don’t just look at how your competitors are doing and what they are doing on each channel, but how you compare, how you fit in the mix, and where the opportunity gaps lie for your brand. Large Fanbase Small Fanbase Little Engagement Lots of Engagement High Quality Accessible Relaxation Motivation Opportunity Gap *
  • 29. 29 COMPE TITIVE AN ALYSIS Visual & Tone Study how your competitors are visually showcasing themselves across platforms and how they are communicating to their audience. See how there content is performing - what seems to be working? What’s not? Make what’s working your way, don’t repeat their mistakes.
  • 30. MASTERING S OCI AL MEDIA ContentStrategy 30
  • 32. Makethemostofyoursix hourswithastrategy. CONTENT STRATEGY 32 1. Goals & KPIs 2. Brand Voice & Aesthetic 3. Target Audiences 4. Content Buckets 5. Posting Cadence 6. Hashtags & UGC YourSocialMediaStrategyshouldbealivingdocument. Just because your original primary goal was to drive traffic to your website, doesn’t mean you can’t change gears down the road. This document should serve as an ongoing reference to any and all team members who touch your company’s social accounts.
  • 33. 1.Goals&KPIs CONTENT STRATEGY 33 DEFINING W HAT YOU WANT TO ACC OM PLISH & HOW TO M EASU R E IT
  • 34. Youcan’tcreateaveryeffectiveSocialMediaStrategywithout‘em. Choosing one primary and one secondary goal—and KPIs to go along with them—will help you keep your Social Media efforts focused on your bottom line, and avoid the temptation to stray from your strategy. 34 CONTENT STRATEGY - G OA LS & K P IS #Goals
  • 35. 35 CONTENT STRATEGY - G OA LS & K P IS AWARENESS ENGAGEMENT DIRECT RESPONSE I want as many people as possible to see my content. I want customers to engage with my brand’s posts. I want more people to visit my brand’s website.
  • 36. 36 CONTENT STRATEGY - G OA LS & K P IS • Impressions • Reach • Connections (Fans) • Engagement Rate • Share of Voice • Sentiment • Link Clicks • Coupon Downloads • Conversions AWARENESS KPIs ENGAGEMENT KPIs DIRECT RESPONSE KPIs
  • 37. 2.BrandVoice&Aesthetic CONTENT STRATEGY 37 DEFINING W HAT YOUR BRAND W ILL S O UN D AN D LO O K LIKE O N SO CIAL
  • 38. “…We have less than 10 seconds to capture and engage an audience before they continue to scroll down or click away; and engagement drops off significantly beyond that.” – AdAge
  • 39. 39 CONTENT STRATEGY - B R AN D VO ICE & A EST HET IC WhyisBrandVoiceImportant? Brand voice differentiates you from any other brand and your competitors. It’s the voice you put out to your customers to make them trust you, laugh, cry, get hungry, be impressed, etc - and ultimately consider your brand.
  • 40. CONTENT STRATEGY - B R AN D VO ICE & A EST HET IC 40 ImagineYou’reAtADinnerParty …full of people you don’t know. You want the other guests (your audience) at the party to leave with a certain viewpoint or opinion about you at the end of the night. So you act a certain way, choose certain words and conversation topics over others, make certain jokes, and generally work to be the most charming, or funny, or book smart, or emotionally sensitive, etc. version of yourself, depending on which of these traits are the most important for you to convey.
  • 41. 41 CONTENT STRATEGY - B R AN D VO ICE & A EST HET IC DefiningYourBrandVoice With brands, it’s really not all that different. The fundamentals of voice comes down to a personality— prioritizing a set of traits that comprise an identity, and then communicating in a way that expresses and prioritizes those traits.
  • 42. 42 CONTENT STRATEGY - B R AN D VO ICE & A EST HET IC Setting up tools to define your voice is important. That way your internal team (from writers to designers to community managers, etc) can align on how to talk as the brand across platforms. Defineit.
  • 43. Hobbies • What does your persona do after work? Home brew beer? Go to concerts? Dog park? Tandem bike conventions? The list is endless. Who Are You? Describe your persona’s personality in a couple sentences. The Face of an American Revolution. Background What is your persona’s origin story? Who are they? What motivates them? Things You’d Say Give an example of a few quotes your persona might say about your brand. Social Media Preference What social platforms would your persona use - do they align with the ones you've evaluated for your brand? Demographics Male or Female Age Range: Marital Status / Kids: Income Bracket: What’s Your Name?
  • 44. 1. DesignPillars:3-5 terms that define your aesthetic (ex: vibrant, effortless, geometric) 2. ColorPalette:Which colors are most prominent in your photography and ads? 3. PhotographyStyle: Top down? Symmetrical? Editorial? Keep it consistent and polished. 4. Typography:Which typefaces will be used in your social media ads? Try to stay consistent with your overall brand style guide. 5. Branding:How is your branding or product featured in your content? 44 CONTENT STRATEGY - B R AN D VO ICE & A EST HET IC Creatingyoursocialmediastyle
  • 45. 45 CONTENT STRATEGY - VIS UAL ST YL E GUID E Consistencyandpolishiskey.
  • 46. 46 CONTENT STRATEGY - VIS UAL ST YL E GUID E Makeiteasyforfanstofindyouwith uniformsocialhandlesandbranding.
  • 47. CONTENT STRATEGY - B R AN D VO ICE & A EST HET IC 47 AdaptByPlatform Your brand voice does not need to be exactly the same across every platform. Perhaps your audience identifies more with humor and sarcasm on Twitter or emotional stories on Facebook — ensure cohesion but don’t be afraid to differentiate. Same goes for your aesthetic. Perhaps top down product shots are crushing on Instagram, but user-generated and lifestyle content is performing better on Facebook — adapt and adjust.
  • 48. 3.TargetAudiences CONTENT STRATEGY 48 WHO ARE YOU TARGE TING YO U R C ON T ENT TO ?
  • 49. Youraudiencepersonasrepresentthepeopleyou’retalkingtoon socialmedia. Identify 3-5 current and potential audience segments based on the user research you performed. If your current fanbase is made up of middle-aged moms, but your goal is to attract young professionals, create an audience persona for each group and tailor different pieces of content to each segment’s unique interests. 49 CONTENT STRATEGY - C ON T ENT BUC KETS Definingyouraudiencepersonas.
  • 50. 4.ContentBuckets CONTENT STRATEGY 50 HOW TO CATEGORIZE AND ORGAN IZE YO U R CO NT EN T
  • 51. Content Buckets define the overarching focus areas of your brand, in social media form. It’s important to include a variety of content themes in your social calendar in order to keep fans engaged, tell your brands’ complete story, and (you guessed it) reach your goals. Each Content Bucket should aim to answer a unique questions for fans to ensure your brand is packing value into every post. 51 CONTENT STRATEGY - C ON T ENT BUC KETS ContentBucketsRepresent ThePiecesOfYourBrand
  • 52. 1. ProductFocused:What is your product/service, and how does it stand out? 2. Lifestyle:How does the product/service fit into customers’ everyday life? 3. Promotions: What special deals can you offer me? 4. BehindtheBrand: Who’s making this product? 5. User-GeneratedContent:What do real people think of this product/service? 6. TrendingTopics:How is your brand related to my interests? 52 CONTENT STRATEGY - C ON T ENT BUC KETS DIY-IdentifyYourContentBuckets A FEW THOUGHT STARTERS:
  • 53. 5.PostingCadence CONTENT STRATEGY 53 DEFINING POST FREQUENCY AN D T YPES BY PLAT FO R M
  • 54. There’snomagicnumberhere.Above all, your posting cadence should be consistent from week to week, and not stretch you—or your budget—too thin. There’s no use churning out more content than you can afford to promote on “pay to play” platforms. like Facebook. 54 CONTENT STRATEGY - P O ST ING CADEN CE WeeklyPostingCadence BOOSTED POSTS: 1-3 DARKADS: 1 (ongoing) TWEETS: 7-21 GRAMS: 3-5
  • 55. 55 PLATFORM STRAT EGY - FAC EBO O K P OST T YPES PROMPT ON-PLATFORM ENGAGEMENTS DRIVE OFF-PLATFORM ACTIONS EMPHEMERAL MESSAGE FORMATS Choosingthebestposttypefor yourmessage. • FB/TW - Link Previews • FB - Carousel Posts • FB/IG - Dark Ads • FB/IG Live • Instagram Stories • Snapchat • FB/TW/IG - Photos, Gifs, Videos • Twitter Polls
  • 56. 56 PLATFORM STRAT EGY - FAC EBO O K P OST T YPES ORGANIC POST Organic posts primarily show up on your Facebook Page to any user who visits your page. The chances of anyone seeing it in their actual Newsfeed are slim. BOOSTED POST DARK AD PaidContentTypes Boosted posts show up on your Facebook Page AND in targeted users’ Newsfeeds, but you’ve got to pay for them. As little as $100 per Boosted post can help you reach 10-15K (if you’re smart w/ targeting). A dark ad only shows up in your targeted audience’s Newsfeed. Dark posts are typically used for promotions and brand awareness, vs. lifestyle content. You must pay for this content.
  • 57. 57 CONTENT STRATEGY - C ON T ENT BUC KETS ✔ = Primary o = Secondary PRODUCT FOCUSED ✔ o o LIFESTYLE o ✔ o PROMOTIONS ✔ ✔ o BEHIND THE BRAND o ✔ USER-GENERATED CONTENT o ✔ o TRENDING TOPICS ✔ ✔ Avoid publishing the same content on every channel. Choose thoughtfully based on your goals and platform strengths.
  • 58. 6.Hashtags&UGC CONTENT STRATEGY 58 CR EAT ING A HASHTAG STRAT EGY AN D IN CO R PO R AT ING USER GEN ER ATE D CON TEN T
  • 59. CONTENT STRATEGY - H AS HTAG ST R AT EGY 59 Whatarehashtags? Hashtags are clickable links that attach your brand’s content to larger conversations happening on social. Adding hashtags to a post on certain social platforms can help increase reach to both broad or niche audiences and has been proven to increase engagement when used correctly, and decrease engagement when used incorrectly.
  • 60. 60 CONTENT STRATEGY - H AS HTAG ST R AT EGY Facebook > Performance decreases when brands use more than 1-2 hashtags per post. > Use hashtags that will increase post reach into relevant conversations and/or campaign hashtags. Twitter > Hashtags can increase reach on Twitter if they are frequently-used or trending. > Test hashtags against non-hashtags before choosing one or the other. > Use brand hashtags wherever relevant. Instagram > Using the right hashtag (and combination of hashtags in Instagram Bundles) can help you expose your posts to large and targeted audiences. > Your chances of attracting new followers, getting more likes, and increasing engagement are vastly increased by the use of hashtags. > “Hashtag Bundles” are a great strategy to increase organic reach on Instagram posts.
  • 61. 61 CONTENT STRATEGY - H AS HTAG ST R AT EGY Bundle Strategy Instagram hashtag bundles allow you to reach broad and niche audiences without clouding your post copy. A strong strategy for bundles is to mix high and low volume hashtags across hashtag categories (Pro-tip: Check volumes on Instagram by typing in hashtags into the search bar). 1) High volume hashtags allow us to be a part of very relevant conversations, however, content is pushed down rather quickly because of the high volume and becomes harder to find. 2) Low volume hashtags allow us to join more niche conversations where the content will have a much longer lifespan. Pro-tip: Put hashtag bundles in your post as a second comment so it doesn’t clutter post copy. Adding 5 periods and line breaks causes Instagram to show the comment as “[…]” which looks less cluttered still. Create the 5 periods and line breaks in the “Notes” app on your phone.
  • 62. CONTENT STRATEGY - H AS HTAG ST R AT EGY 62 Organize&Track It’s important to keep track of the hashtags you use, and organize them into categories to keep Hashtag Bundle creation easy. This can be accomplished with a simple google spreadsheet or excel. Category Hashtag Branded #BrandName Trending #TBT, #NewYears, #NationalHotDogDay Category #Foodies #PerfectPlate Post-Relevant #HotDog #Grilling
  • 63. 63 WhatisUGC? User-generated content is content your users and fans are creating that features your brand. With their permission, using this content in your content calendar can help provide you with additional content and make your content feel authentic and relatable. CONTENT STRATEGY - USER - GEN ERAT ED C O NT EN T
  • 64. 64 CONTENT STRATEGY - USER - GEN ERAT ED C O NT EN T Sourcing UGC Where do you find UGC? Search branded hashtags uses, or the photos you are tagged in. Search your posts’ comments section. Not finding enough, encourage your audience to post more by: 1) Having a branded hashtag: A hashtag that people can tag in posts that simply states your brand will help you find UGC. 2) Ask for it: In posts, ask users to take a photo with your product in different settings. 3) Provide incentive: Offer a prize or swag for participating. Surprise and delight your fans for great content! Selecting UGC Not all user-generated content (UGC) is created equal. The same high-quality standards we have for our own content should be held to photos we choose to repost from users. So, what makes a good piece UGC? 1) High quality images: Crisp photography, well- composed. 2) Branding in the wild: Clearly an image of your brand. Logo or branding should be present. 3) On-brand positioning: Should fit within your overall brand positioning and content plan.
  • 65. 65 CONTENT STRATEGY - USER - GEN ERAT ED C O NT EN T Giving Credit The phrase “give credit where credit is due” could not be more relevant to reposting UGC. After asking the user for permission, and receiving permission to use the image, ensure you credit the user in post copy, clearly and across platforms.
  • 66. MASTERING S OCI AL MEDIA CommunityManagement 66
  • 67. COMMUNITY MAN AG EMENT 67 ManagingYourCommunity Strong community management gives brands a close, on- the-ground look at how fans and followers are engaging with content. In addition to answering questions, community managers build and foster a sense of belonging among fans, while reinforcing messaging, voice and values. From customer service to congratulatory thumbs ups - community management is the gateway to your fandom.
  • 68. 68 COMMUNITY MAN AG EMENT REPLY TO EVERYONE FOLLOW FELLOW BUSINESSES & FANS HASHTAG HUNT Don’t ignore the haters. Respond to positive AND “constructive” comments publicly to show transparency. Don’t wait for them to come to you! Follow the business next door, and loyal customers— they just might follow you back! Looking through the feeds of relevant industry hashtags can help you identify influencers and your audience’s interests. Ifyouhadtochoosethreepriorities: #
  • 69. MASTERING S OCI AL MEDIA Reporting101 69
  • 70. REPORTING 1 01 70 HowcanItellifit’sworking? Datadrivesstrategy.Taking the time to evaluate the performance of your social media content is invaluable. Fortunately most platforms make it simple to collect data in real time, which lets you focus on the most important part of the reporting process: insights.
  • 71. 71 Afewmetricstomeasure: REPORTING 1 01 METRIC DESCRIPTION Engagement Rate (Engaged Users / Total Reach) × 100 Engagements Actions on your post: likes, comments, shares, reactions. Connections The number of users following the account (a.k.a. Facebook likes, Twitter and Instagram followers). Reach The total number of unique users your page post was served to. Impressions The number of times a post from your page is displayed. Video Views The number of times a video was viewed after a certain amount of time (e.g. Facebook = 3 seconds, Youtube = 30 seconds, etc.)
  • 72. 1. Areyouspendingeffectivelyacrossplatforms? 2. Arecertaincontentbucketsoraudiencesegmentsoutperformingothers? 3. Arecertaincreativeelements deliveringastrongerreturnoninvestment? 4. Areyoumatching performancebenchmarksforourprimaryKPIs? 72 PLATFORM STRAT EGY - VIS UA L ST YLE G UIDE Whatarethosenumberstellingme? Upon gathering these metrics on a monthly and quarterly basis (recommended), you’ll be able to draw insights which will allow you to make data-driven optimizations to your social strategy. For example:
  • 73. MASTERING S OCI AL MEDIA DefiningYourProcess 73
  • 74. 74 DEFINING YOUR P RO CESS WhyFollowaProcess? Creating a social media process will help keep you organized and stress free, will increase the performance of your content, and ensure it ladders up to your strategy, goals, and business priorities. STRATEGY PUBLISHING + ENGAGEMENT C ONTEN T PRODUCTIO N REPORTING
  • 75. 75 DEFINING YOUR P RO CESS OPTI MIZE + STRATEGIZE PRIORITIZE CO N CEPT O UTLI NE PRODUCE C ONTEN T REV IEW + REFINE PUBLISHING + ENGAGEMENT Ensure your team is fully aligned to execute on your Social Media Strategy. Identify any insights you can pull from reporting and optimize your strategy. Define your priorities for the month. Do you want to create awareness around a new product or feature? Do you want to talk about a National Holiday? etc. REPORT Get your creative team together or sit down yourself to come up with concepts for your posts for the month. Ensure they ladder up to the priorities & strategy, are achievable, hit cadence goals, and make sense on each platform. Based on the content you plan to create, build out an outline of when posts will go out for the month to ensure content looks good back to back (especially on Instagram), that you have a good cadence, and set aside time to schedule. Produce your content. Write post copy by platform, shoot or create imagery or video, etc. Look at what you created, ensure it makes sense in the outline, and refine if needed. Schedule your content where you can (e.g. Facebook & Twitter). Set reminders to post where you can’t (e.g. Instagram). Try and get a second set of eyes on scheduled posts to ensure there are no errors or timely news that would affect your post. Engage! Look back on your content and how it performed based on your KPIs and goals. What insights can you pull from the analytics to optimize future content?
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  • 78. BUILD YOUR VISUAL BR A ND Takeaways! 78
  • 80. Hobbies • What does your persona do after work? Home brew beer? Go to concerts? Dog park? Tandem bike conventions? The list is endless. Who Are You? Describe your persona’s personality in a couple sentences. The Face of an American Revolution. Background What is your persona’s origin story? Who are they? What motivates them? Things You’d Say Give an example of a few quotes your persona might say about your brand. Social Media Preference What social platforms would your persona use - do they align with the ones you've evaluated for your brand? Demographics Male or Female Age Range: Marital Status / Kids: Income Bracket: What’s Your Name?