Low Cost MarketingEasy to get awareness. Viral marketingWe have to Do itGetting our feet wet . Learning by trial and errorGetting TractionDell, Starbucks, Tide, Intuit
What are most effective things to doWhy they would use Web 2.0 and how to measure effectiveness (and metrics may be more subjective than objective, so how do they communicate “success” to their bosses)How to set up the best Web 2.0 approach to fit the company and what it wants to accomplish; and it’s not just a technology platform, it’s a cultural phenomenon (human-centric)
and what it wants to accomplish; and it’s not just a technology platform, it’s a cultural phenomenon (human-centric)
Opening remarks:Like most things new, it comes with opportunities and risksClosingBut how much time should people spend on social media during work?It’s here to stay – for companies of all sizes, and it’s just starting
For 57% of organizations it is important or very important to combine social and enterprise content
It’s about peopleAcquire the right skillsOr Hire the people who gets itIt’s a Culture Shift – you have to live itGet Executive Buy-InRequires Engagement and passion
Can you create a community?It may already existYou can foster and promoteCreate versus participateStart a Dialog With Your CustomersFind Out Your Customer’s InterestsLeverage Your Existing CommunityFind out who are the influencersMilestones – it will take some timeSocial Media GuidelinesPersonal Brands versus Corporate Brand
Web 2.0 is about an explosion of informationContent is only useful when it is relevant and timelyFinding the right content is criticalHow much content about your brand exists online?Make it easy to Find on your siteIntegrate content and searchSyndicate outConsolidate content inContent Strategy90-9-1 listener/contributor/builder
Social Media is AmbiguousWhat is your strategy?What will you measure?How much to invest?Best PracticesHire someone who understands social media.Define a strategy with defined milestones.Measure clicks, influence, buzzFocus on business results
Establish the tools for building and participationWikis, Forums, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, friendfeed, etc.Brand consistency and control vs. participationEstablish the processes for listeningYou must demonstrate you are listeningRoll out plan and guidelinesWho, How, WhenLead by ExampleAuthenticityEnsure you are properly staffedPrepare for growth
It’s about an Integrated Marketing experienceDon’t promote social media as a siloCross links and integration with traditional Mktg.Integrate persuasive and social contentBe active – participateGo where the conversation isHave something interesting to sayWatch it grow, listen, react