We all know what social media is. The majority of us tweet, post, snap, and check our feeds on a regular basis. In our work lives, we also think about social as a marketing tool. We've all seen great cases (and even built some ourselves) that have driven brand awareness, engaged with consumers on extremely high levels, created brand loyalists, and even closed a sale on the final step in the path to purchase. It is imperative as we strive to achieve the things listed in the prior sentence that we step back and ensure we stick to key principles every digital strategist considers as a first step in any situation when dealing with social media.
To serve as a reminder of “what” those principles are, Y&R Midwest’s Social/Digital Planning Director Greg Getner and Account Executive Zach Kraemer compiled a deck showcasing a top-line view of those key social media principles gleaned from the Social Media Week 2014 in Chicago.