Social Media tools have come a long way from the early days of Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
These engagement tools are no longer just looked at like a trend, but as a tactic for creating a community around your brand.
People can apply social techniques to build trust with current and potential customers and brand themselves online to make money using online social tools.
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Branding Via Social Media
1. By Shana Ray, Digital Marketing +
Social Relations Strategist
@sharayray
2. What is Social Media?
Hint: It is not marketing
so·cial [soh-shuhl] adjective
1. pertaining to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly
companionship or relations: a social club.
2. seeking or enjoying the companionship of others;
friendly; sociable; gregarious.
me·di·a [mee-dee-uh] noun
1. (usually used with a plural verb) the means of
communication, as radio and television, newspapers,
and magazines, that reach or influence people widely:
The media are covering the speech tonight.
3. Reflections
Think about one time you used social media
to gain business
Share with the group
Now - Think about a time that
you have used social media to
reconnect with an old friend
4. Is Social Media JUST Personal?
Because of the nature of social media, the
lines have blurred between personal and
professional lives
Creating or maintaining a personal
connection via social media or in person can
be your next lead
7. Be Social
Social Media has made it easier
to connect
– Leaders and hiring managers
– Others looking for help
People are ALWAYS asking for
referrals online, you just gotta
know where to look
9. Craft Your Niche
Get Your
Elevator Pitch
DOWN
Think about:
- Profile picture
- Cover Photo on FB
- Bio (should be the same)
- Competition and what makes YOU
stand out
- Appearance in public
10. Have a Plan
Give yourself goals
– Reach out to 5 different people each
week
– Attend one meetup
– Ask one person to coffee each week
– Any others?
Reward yourself
11. Before You Post
What does
common
sense in
social media
mean to
you?
12. Target Influencers
Every field has established
experts and influencers
– Engage via social media
– Share their content + comment on
their blog
– Put yourself out there
– Learn how they connect with people
13. Establish Yourself
Establish yourself as one of
those experts and influencers
– Blog!
– Share your knowledge
– Constantly learn
– Monetize your knowledge
14. Put Yourself Out There
You never know where you
next lead will come from
– Old high school friends
– Children’s parents
– Groups like WIMP, BNI, YPN, etc
– ?????
15. Branding Yourself
Branding takes
time Remember:
Passion +
– Keep up with your connections Enthusiasm
– Answer questions online is contagious
– Make it a point to keep up with
emailing people back
– Find a way to inspire yourself,
daily
16. Final Tip
Don’t be afraid to get
started connecting with
others.
Ask someone here to
grab a cup of coffee!
17. Thank you for participating!
For more questions on social media
marketing, or anything else –
Please contact me
By Shana Ray, Digital Marketing +
Social Relations Strategist
@sharayray
http://shanaray.com
shana@shanaray.com
Notes de l'éditeur
But no matter what your career field, it’s important to always think twice before making a post.
Twitter Search for your job within 100 miles from your home. See what people are talking about and asking.Join groups like WIMP, or my latest womens business group on FB – People are always looking to help out.
Think in terms of an elevator pitch-because you should be attending many industry events Get a professional picture and have that be your profile for all social networks Have your personal cover photo on Facebook say something about what your business does (hire a graphics person to help)Have the same bio for all social networks – that says what you doDo your research (competition and what makes YOU stand out)
Do your homework on privacy settings on your social networks (okay, Facebook) if you want to keep your family pictures from showing up. The definition of private online is almost a joke. But no matter what your career field, it’s important to always think twice before making a post. I actually taught a group of 7th graders about spam on Twitter and we talked about the openness of the internet and how easy it is for anyone to connect with someone that they want to –It is up to you to think about what you post. And if you are uncomfortable with people knowing you are at the park with your kids, don’t post right away. “We are always connected to work whether we realize it or not” and thus we need to be mindful of what we say and who is listening.
Every field has established experts and influencers. Identify and reach out to those folks in your industry. You can learn how they achieved and maintained their current stature. Rather than immediately requesting that they share your content, engage with them via social media, comment on their blog posts, or introduce yourself following a talk. Over time, the influencer will be more inclined to follow and share your work, lending you further credibility.