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Promoting LionsThrough

Social Networking andSocial Media

Lion Erin Beck

MD5M Public Relations

218-851-7267

md5mlionsnews@hotmail.com

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Social Media and Networking Two-way interactive communication

Websites that don’t just give you information, but interacts with you while giving you that information. Can be as simple as asking for your comments Or it can be complex making recommendations based on your

interests, ratings, etc

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Why should Lions Clubs use Social Media?

Social media can be an extremely powerful means of communication.

It’s "Where the young people are!"

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jottDMuLesU

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Top 10 Most Popular Social Networking Sites

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How do we reach more people? Create a Facebook page for your club.

Get all of your members and friends who are Facebook users to "like" your page.

Post all of your club events and activities on the page.

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Multiple District 5M on Facebook Search

MD5M Lions

Lions MD5M Snowman

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www.facebook.com

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The Power of SocialNetworking

https://www.facebook.com/pages/District-5M9-Lions/416079741796715?ref=hl

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Posts Pictures are great!

Make albums when possible rather than many individual pics. Show people doing something!

Formal awards pics are ok, but not too many. Others want to see what Lions do!

Show service projects Fundraising posts

Tell where your profits are going

Always be positive!

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Social Media in Lions

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Social Networking Slang LMK – Let me know IMO – In my opinion SMH – Shake my head TBH – To be honest TBT – Throw Back Thursday OMW – On my way BFN – Bye for now BTW – By the way B/C – Because S/O – Shout out

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SocialMedia - YouTube

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YGsi8EeC3M

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Lions Club Rap Video "Rockin' the Vest“

Uploaded on September 19, 2011

136,383 views

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Questions???

Ideas/Comments