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Social Media – the ‘WHY’
@JanMinihane
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Overview
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•WHY the ‘why’ is important
•WHY we use each Social Media Network
•WHY we engage
• WHY should ‘fans’ share/comment/like your stuff?• WHY will people sign up?
WHY is the ‘why’ important?
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What YOU say about your organisation IS important …
BUT
What OTHERS say about you is MUCH more important
More Brand advocates = more engagement
More engagement should = more sign-ups & donations
Why we use Social Media
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Get latest news
Show off Keep in touch Let off steam
Networking Make money Inform others Social proof
Ease boredom/loneliness
Boost self esteem
Make a difference
Organise events
‘Stalk’ celebrities
Promote ourselves
Be part of community
Get offers/discounts
Why we use each Social Media Network
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WHY do we engage?
(AKA post, share, like, comment, retweet, +1, repin, check-in ...)
Why do we engage?
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… because we HAVE to:
•Competition entry•Offers•Discounts
Why do we engage?
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… because we WANT to …
•Fun Stuff•Passions/interests•Newsworthy•Compassion•Events•Causes•Check-ins
•RELEVANCE
Why do we engage?
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… because we think we SHOULD …
•Causes•Liking friends business pages•RIP’s•Birthdays•Sympathy
Engagement – let’s start with how to get it ‘wrong’
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Engagement – let’s start with how to get it ‘wrong’
#lotteriescouncilconference2014www.thenetadvantage.co.uk
Engagement – let’s start with how to get it ‘wrong’
#lotteriescouncilconference2014www.thenetadvantage.co.uk
Engagement – let’s start with how to get it ‘wrong’
#lotteriescouncilconference2014www.thenetadvantage.co.uk
Engagement – let’s start with how to get it ‘wrong’
#lotteriescouncilconference2014www.thenetadvantage.co.uk
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So … how do you get it ‘right’?
What can you offer that’s a little bit different?
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Think beyond your initial audience …
What can you offer that’s a little bit different?
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Crowdsource what your ‘fans’ want to see
Why?•Makes followers feel part of the process•Delivering what visitors want•More likely to remain a fan
How?•Um, ask them!•Run a survey (incentivised)
What can you offer that’s a little bit different?
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Never underestimate the power of the call to action….
What can you offer that’s a little bit different?
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Never underestimate the power of the call to action….
What can you offer that’s a little bit different?
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Think ‘quality’ not ‘quantity for CTA’s …
DON’T … What is your opinion on this?
DO … We’re curious, what do you think about this?
DO … We can’t agree in the office, we need your input?
Show you care about what your followers think!
What can you offer that’s a little bit different?
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Give your audience exclusive content - behind the scenes, day in the life of…
Why:•Compelling reason to follow you•Makes them feel more part of what you offer•Easy content fillersHow:•Engage members of staff from around organisation to contribute•Post regularly so followers learn to expect it•Video tour behind the scenes
What can you offer that’s a little bit different?
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And don’t forget the obvious … •FIND the optimal volume of content
•DON’T over promote – 80/20 rule (at least!)
•NICHE IT – cocktail party phenomenon
•MORE FORMATS = more consumption
•Think EMOTIONAL NARRATIVE
•FOSTER your brand advocates
•Use EMOTICONS (!) ;-)
What can you offer that’s a little bit different?
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And maybe, just maybe, scale down your social media presence (!)
Final Thoughts
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• Put yourself in the shoes of your audience
• Understand what works best on each site
• Ask your audience what they want
• Don’t insult your audience for quick engagement wins
• For content, think beyond the initial ripple
• Enjoy it [seriously]!
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Let’s carry on the conversation….
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