2. Using Social Media to Promote
In-Store Events
Annie Tran
Social Media Strategist at Tailbase
www.tailbase.com
3. What to Expect
• Social Media & Your Business
• What is a “Social Customer”?
• Benefits of a Social Event
• The Anatomy of a Social Event
• What you need for a successful event
5. Social Media & Your Business
• 2 out of 3 social media users believe Twitter influences
purchases
• 36% of users post brand-related content
• Customers who engage with companies over SM spend
20% to 40% more with those companies than other
customers
6. In One Minute Online…
• Over 100,000 Tweets on Twitter
• 685,478 Posts on Facebook
• 2,083 Foursquare Check-ins
• 347 new WordPress Blog Posts
• 3,600 New Instagram Photos
7. What if some of those posts, pictures,
or check-ins were about YOUR
business?
8. What is a “Social Customer”
• Learns about products through SM channels
• Interact with brands online
• Seek advice from their ‘followers’
• Chronicles their purchases and experiences
9. What about negative social
customers?
Only 8% of all brand-related word-of-mouth conversation
is negative.
66% are positive
15% are mixed
11% are neutral
10. What is your Social Media Strategy?
• Who are you targeting?
• Where are you targeting?
• How are you reaching them?
• What type of return are you looking for?
• How can you get them to your store?
17. Inviting Your Audience
• Interact with prospects
• Look for potential groups
• Target keywords
• Reach out to other businesses
• Create the buzz
• RSVP
18. During your event…
• Encourage social media activity
• Hashtag, Check-Ins, Instagram Photos, blog posts
• Interact with your audience online and offline
• Get to know your customer
19. After your event…
• Analyze your social reach online
• Read the posts about your event
• Continue the chatter
• Create excitement for the next event