Social Media 101 - an introduction

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WHAT IS ,[object Object],[object Object],“ social media?

watch this video is social media a fad?

[object Object],Good – great networking tool and suitable platform for brand exposure. Not so good – search engine does not pick up posts, pages, status; and can be a hindrance to brand awareness.

[object Object],[object Object],Good – Ability to engage with new user database through networking and virality. Not so good – Promotion via Twitter is part art, and part science. Too much promotion can turn off followers, yet not promoting enough may not do well for the brand.

[object Object],Good – Posting videos on YouTube is a great way for brands to promote and is a highly interactive tool to engage with customers or users. It is also great for building links and boosting search engine rankings.

[object Object],Gary Brolsma’s lip syncing and weird dancing entertains his audience..

[object Object],Kev Jumba, a YouTube celebrity, was inspired to post comedic videos which often show him ranting about life with his dad. The resulting notoriety gained the two a spot in season 17 of the reality show The Amazing Race. Kevin also uses his popularity and his YouTube channel to raise funds for charity.

[object Object],The footage of Neda Agha-Soltan’s death during Iran’s 2009 elections captivated an international audience after it was captured by a passerby and posted on YouTube. Iran drew much criticism for its lack of protection of human rights and freedom of speech.

[object Object],Good – very niche social networking site and effective for personal branding. Employees are also encouraged to keep an up-to-date profile to strengthen their reputation. Not so good – unlikely to drive traffic to your site and also unable to track who has viewed your profile, unless you are a paid/premium member.

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[object Object],Good – when your site is bookmarked, users are able to visit. Not so good – you are not able to personally engage with your users.

[object Object],Other social networking sites

Social Media is more than just your personal profile. It is for business networking, playing games, sales and development, marketing, running loyalty programmes and acquiring talents.

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Loyalty Programmes ,[object Object],[object Object],Starbucks: http://socialmediainfluence.com/2010/05/19/starbucks-serves-up-loyalty-program-for-foursquare-mayors/ Tasti D-lit: http://mashable.com/2010/01/13/tasti-d-lite-tastirewards/

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Acquiring Talent ,[object Object],[object Object]

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