Eventually, most companies decide to venture into social media. It’s the
new frontier of marketing, and while it does have its downsides, we’ve all seen
the upsides, and they’re undeniable. Possibilities include engaging customers
in a new way, staying top of mind, and even carving out a new niche in the
social media landscape. But, social media needs constant attention,
and many businesses don’t have the bandwidth to do it internally. So we offer a
customized approach that fits each company’s business category, supports its
brand, and aligns with its marketing strategy.
Ranking Channels: What’s right for your company?
Not all channels are appropriate for all companies. Once we look at who you
want to talk to, what you want to say, where your stakeholders are having those
conversations, and how much effort you want to expend, we can help you make an
informed decision about the channels you should consider. We’re talking about
using a bow and arrow approach versus the shotgun method we see taken so often,
so . . . tragically.
Tailoring Content: What kinds of posts will work for you?
It’s helpful to think of social media in terms of parties. You have
different conversations at business mixer than you do at a family gathering.
That is due to the familiarity you have with your audience and their
familiarity with you. So consider why an audience is present at any given
channel. Here are our thoughts:
Facebook: Where people go to catch up with friends and family
LinkedIn: Where people go to catch up with colleagues, for career opportunities
and networking
Twitter: Where people go for customized news and thought leadership
YouTube: Where people go for entertainment and education
Instagram: Facebook for generation z
Pinterest: Visual inspiration
Editorial Calendar
Once we determine which channels are appropriate for your company, we’ll
develop an editorial calendar that makes sense for your brand and your
audience.
Response Protocol: Feedback is
good
Once you start having conversations online, customers will respond. This is
a good thing, even though sometimes you won’t like what people have to say.
A lot of our customers are concerned about online feedback, but think of it
this way: Those conversations were probably happening before, you just didn’t
know about it. Our approach to responding to hostile posts was founded by the
US Air Force. Now those guys know how to scramble the jets when there is
trouble!
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