An abbreviated version of slides I presented to the Elon University Ad Club on March 31st, 2011. Some simple tips and bits of advice regarding social media for the new marketing/PR/ad school graduate.
6. 4. Learn the mechanics of how a social campaign takes on a life of its own Engagement + Reasons to Share =Social Spread http://www.socialmallard.com/socialmedia/engagement-reasons-to-share-social-spread/
7. So | Lo | Mo 5. Get fluent in the emerging marketing opportunities { } Social | Local | Mobile John Doerr– KPCB http://www.scribd.com/doc/48586092/KPCB-Top-10-Mobile-Trends
8. 6. Rock the fundamentals Don’t get too caught up in the shiny object of the day… 2008 2011 itproportal.com March 24, 2011 Mpdailyfix.com July 2, 2008
9. 7 and8.Get extremely good at these: SalesSell yourself to employers Sell your ideas to clients, bosses, and colleagues & Project ManagementLearn how to get stuff done – the best reputation attribute you can ever have They will make – or break – your career
Engagement = interactions between the brand and user in a social contextReason to Share (RTS) = incentives – financial, moral, egotistical, humorous, etc. – for the user to invite their friends to the experienceSocial Spread = the organic spread of brand content, promotions, and campaigns via user social actions