In their BlogWell Philadelphia presentation, "Using Social Media to Supercharge Discovery Channel's Shark Week," Discovery Communications' Amber Harris and Gayle Weiswasser share how Discovery Channel used social media to turn up the volume and engagement for its intense fans during its annual Shark Week event.
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BlogWell Philadelphia Social Media Case Study: Discovery Communications, presented by Amber Harris & Gayle Weiswasser
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2. Using Social Media to Supercharge Discovery Channel's Shark Week Gayle Weiswasser & Amber Harris November 9, 2010
3. Shark Week Overview Cableâs longest-running programming event (23 years & counting), synonymous with Discovery Channel Robust marketing, communications & social media campaigns aimed at celebrating the ânational holidayâ nature of the annual event Messaging around shark conservation bolstered by partnership with Oceana, including on-air & online PSAs Extensive online content, including video, live-stream from the Georgia Aquarium, facts & trivia, games and a petition against shark finning Locally focused activities around DiscoveryCommunicationsâ Silver Spring HQ
13. Shark Week trending topics emerged throughout the week.Over 25,000 public Facebook status updates about Shark Week were shared during the first week of August. Celebrity engagement extended across audiences: Joe Jonas, Lauren Conrad, Stephanie Pratt, Alyssa Milano, Craig Ferguson, Jimmy Kimmel, Kirstie Alley, Brad Paisley, Ashley Tisdale and others. * June â August 2010
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16. Increased CredibilityTwitter Engagement Partners Celebrities/Influencers Brands Fans Mixed Results Chompie Photo Contest Facebook What Didnât Work Shark Week Video Challenge