Presentation to Tucson Coalition to End Homelessness (TCEH) Conference Non-profits like, TCEH, have common, self-less goals for helping our community: - to be advocates to prevent and end homelessness. a. To increase community awareness and support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. b. To increase community ownership of, and responsibility for preventing and ending homelessness.

1. Demystifying
Social Media…
By Matthew O’Brien
@Blogster
480-818-MINT
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

2. Matt O’Brien
CEO Mint Social
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3. Matt O’Brien
CEO Mint Social
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

4. Social media
requires sharing
personal
information
Truth or
Myth
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

5. Deep Thoughts…
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6. Deep Thoughts…
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7. Deep Thoughts…
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

8. Your Website
Is one of Millions

9. Where people spend their time

10. Social Media = Publishing Rights
Is Your Content…
Where 3 out of 4 people are online?

11. You need to
have 100s
of fans and
followers to
get results
Truth or
Myth
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

12. Influencers
•have large networks
•are the most active online
•use mobile devices
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

13. Social and Mobile Users
…are influencers
Consumers who use social networks and smartphones
….write reviews
In the past 30 days
….40% have submitted between 2 and 5 Reviews
“Great Food at a
Great Price”
“Solid value”
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

14. Nearly all
consumers
shop online
Truth or
Myth
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

15. Nearly All Consumers (97%) Now Use
Online Media to Shop Locally
• Source: http://www.biakelsey.com/Company/Press-Releases/100310-Nearly-All-Consumers-Now-Use-Online-Media-to-Shop-Locally.asp
Steve Heideman | Mint Social | Geo-SoMo facebook.com/mintsocial | {@Mint_Social} |

16. Smartphone Use has Taken Off
50%
31%
45% 45%
45%
40%
45% 45%
40% 37%
34% 40%
35%
30% 34% 33%
32%
31% 30%
25%
26% 27%
25%
20% 24%
20% 21%
15% 18%
10%
5%
0%
Q4 2009 Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2010
Hispanic White African American Asian
Smartphone Penetration
Base: % of population, 2009-2010 demographic trend
Source: Hubspot
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

17. Searches on Mobile Devices
Search engine queries………
9%
Non-search engine queries
(Facebook, Craigslist)……….
22%
Local business searchers
using social networks………
9%
(% using Facebook……………93%)
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

18. There are 10 spots
in Google for being
on the first page
(SERP)
Truth or
Myth
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19. Google “7 Pack”
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20. 50% of searches go to Google Maps
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21. Google Maps
50% of the traffic to Google Maps…
do business with the top 3 results
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22. 45% of consumers search blind
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23. pizza
…they search with general keyword terms
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

24. Local Searchers
Have products and services in mind
…not sure where
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

25. Do you want the
good news or
bad news
Truth or
Myth
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

26. Google Maps
49,884,000 Pre-designed, Pre-
indexed SEO optimized
websites.
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

27. Google Maps
90% of customers are
using Google Maps to
find local businesses
BUT…
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

28. Google Maps
Less than 7% of
Businesses have
claimed their listing!
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

29. Google Maps
60% of Google Maps
Searches are on
Mobile Devices
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

30. If your business
has the most
reviews in Google,
you will be on top
Truth or
Myth
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31. Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

32. Top 10 Results in Google
• Articles
• Videos
• Blogs
• Social Networks
• Websites
• Press Releases
• PowerPoints
• Photos
• Audio (Podcasts)

33. Visibility Multiplier Effect
Views
Content Engine Blogs
Profiles Articles
PR Docs,
Video
PPT Website
Photo Audio (SEO and PPC)
Time
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

34. Creating
social media
content is a
lot of work
Truth or
Myth
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

35. Geosomo
[gee-oh-so-moe]
Geographically targeted mobile
social media marketing
• Integrates online & offline
• Improves customer experience
• Offers better tracking/analytics
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

36. Geo-SoMo = Geo-Tag Your Content with Smartphone
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

37. Visibility Multiplier Effect
1 Document
50+ sites
Published Weekly
50X – 1000X more traffic to your website
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

38. Existing Content
(Press Release)
Repurpose PR into
4 NEW Media Formats
- Article
- Blog Post
- Social/SEO PR
- Social Network Update
(ie: Facebook, Twitter)
Drive Traffic to
Call to Action Page
“Application Process”

39. Ever seen one of these?
Microsoft Tag Google
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40. QR Codes
have low use
Truth or
Myth
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

41. How Do QR Codes Work?
Sends to a web page, a location, a video, vCard and others.
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

42. QR Code Stats
52% Have seen or heard of QR Codes.
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

43. QR Code Stats
28% Have scanned a QR Code
with a smartphone.
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

44. QR Code Stats
6% QR Code led to purchase of a
product or service.
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

45. Examples of QR Code Marketing
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

46. Social
media
marketing
can be
automated
Truth or
Myth
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

47. Social Media Marketing Dashboards
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

48. Content Made Easier
• Evergreen Content –no expiration date
(e.g. – videos, trending data, white
papers, brochures, corporate marketing
materials, etc.)
• Seasonal & Promotional Content
(e.g. – events, activities, trending news, etc.)
• Partners and Industry Experts
(brand evangelists, complimentary sites and social)
• Community and Charitable Engagements
• Competition
Shhh……this is a Content Strategy
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

49. Offline Online
+
QR + Reviews + Testimonials =
Credibility & Rankings
(…local search domination)
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

50. Non-profits lose
control of our
brand being on
social networks
Truth or Myth
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

51. Top Responsibilities for Being Local
Respond to questions and complaints……………………..81%
Special offers, promotions and events……………………..78%
Company photos………………………..…………..…………..66%
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

52. + + +
Blogs + Status + Geo-Tagged Photo =
Massive Social Mention
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

53. OPC
Other People’s Content
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

54. There are not
enough people
on Google Plus
to get started
Truth or
Myth
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

55. Image Source: +Tim Moore
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56. I Know a Company
Started a Blog
Writes Posts
Creates Profiles
Syndicates Content
Creates New Content
…that gets results!
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

57. Case Study – APECH
• Arizona Partnership to End Childhood Hunger
• Having a social media presence; blog, social media profiles
and online videos
• APECH received a grant from WalMart Charities from an
online search
• APECH is social media leader for government agencies
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

58. Social Media in Action – ROI
Partnership Goals for Measuring Results and ROI
1. Increase social mentions and create inbound links to your
website.
2. Improve local keyword rankings for your top landing
pages.
3. Increase traffic to your website.
4. Build an online community through social media
marketing.
5. Create inquiries for your brand.
Matt O’Brien | Mint Social | facebook.com/mintsocial | @Mint_Social | @Blogster | Mintsocial.com

59. Mint Social is an award winning social media marketing and online branding
company. We accelerate online marketing to help businesses get found online.
• build your content marketing engine
• direct your marketing to where 75% of Internet users are
• connect your business with prospects and customers
IN THE NEWS
CLIENTS
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60. Matt O’Brien
@Blogster - @Mint_Social
480-818-MINT
mint@MintSocial.com
@Blogster
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