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Tips for brand engagement via social media
The consumer now has the power!

Brands seeking to engage their             “The consumer now holds the upper hand
consumers via social media seem to         and brands need to recognise that the
be misunderstanding the whole              power now resides firmly with the online
concept of social media itself. It's for   people”
the people, by the people and business
needs to recognise this.

This eguide covers misconceptions that     Number of common themes in social media
brands appear to have around the area,
such as ROI expectations and the risks
associated with getting involved.             Brands are seeking a best practice answer
                                           of how to engage with their customers
We will also look at what factors          through social media, though I don't think
to consider when thinking about            there is one.
engaging your target audience through
social media.                                  Businesses want to know the return on
                                           investment from getting involved, though
                                           it is doubtful whether it can be measu
                                                                            measured
                                           accurately.

                                              Less innovative and early adoptive brands
                                           see getting involved with social media as
                                           'high risk 'to the business. I would argue
                                           that the risk of not getting involved is much
                                           higher.

                                              Organisations are unsure of how to
                                              O
                                           integrate social media into their overall
                                           marketing/engagement strategy, which
                                           is natural when anything new appears.

                                              Some approaches used by brands seeking
                                           to gain consumer commitment via social
                                           media lack subtlety and will damage their
                                           reputation.
Ten tips for those businesses wishing to engage with
their target market through social media:
Precision - Find and identify the areas in social media land where the people who engage with your brand
are having conversations about you.

Observe and Monitor - Listen to the conversations look for sentiment, authority and reach, and set up tools
(there are loads out there) to regularly update you on these conversations.

Don't Dive In - Before reacting and getting involved in groups, blogs, forums etc. think carefully about your
approach. Sometimes it's best to let your advocates do the talking, sometimes it's good for you to take part
in a subtle manne If the tone of the conversation is negative, be polite, be honest and offer support.
            manner.

Give - Always offer something of value. This is when getting involved in a reactive manner or proactively
creating your own social media content. Value can be classed as good information and insight or even
providing "VIP" offers and treatment...it also needs to be offered for free, no catches!

Entertain - If you're creating groups, apps or widgets in social media/networks be entertaining and fun.
That's what people want and that's what will encourage the viral aspect. Do not compromise your brand
personality however.

Right Time & Place - Be the for your target audience when they want you and where they already spend
                         there
their time. Consider the mobile platform seriously. Mobile devices have finally reached the point where
surfing the web is now akin to the computer.

Be Social - Don't always be about "YOU". People will quickly become bored if you're always talking about
your brand, product or service. Take an interest in the people you want to engage with and offer something
they can use in their social life....it is social media after all!

Think Awareness - and nothing more. If your involvement in social media raises your awareness, in a positive
manner then that is g
                    great. If it also creates interest and involvement then that's a bonus. Don't expect
commitment. Such brand approaches via social media will appear very shallow and you'll damage your
reputation.

Forget ROI - This will be a tough one!! Measuring the return from the investment in social media is probably
impossible today. (Coca Cola has recognised this.)

There are certain metrics which can be monitored such as increase in unique visitors to your site (via social
media AND search), increase in brand "buzz", ultimately increase in sales (if you're a commerce business).
But don't expect to be able to calculate the Y return from your X investment in social media alone. It can't be
done.

Do It! - Plan your approach; open your brand up to your customers; encourage interaction and synchronise
your activity with your other marketing initiatives. If you don't get involved you'll quickly be over taken by your
competitors who do.


Callender Creates, a web design agency                       Written builder - Callender
                                                             Backlink by Jim http://bit.ly/zxfq3
in Brighton, UK - Web design & development
                                                             Director of Callender Creates
Tel: 01273 806 672
Email: info@callendercreates.com
Web: www.callendercreates.com

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Client Guide To Social Media by Callender Creates

  • 1. Tips for brand engagement via social media The consumer now has the power! Brands seeking to engage their “The consumer now holds the upper hand consumers via social media seem to and brands need to recognise that the be misunderstanding the whole power now resides firmly with the online concept of social media itself. It's for people” the people, by the people and business needs to recognise this. This eguide covers misconceptions that Number of common themes in social media brands appear to have around the area, such as ROI expectations and the risks associated with getting involved. Brands are seeking a best practice answer of how to engage with their customers We will also look at what factors through social media, though I don't think to consider when thinking about there is one. engaging your target audience through social media. Businesses want to know the return on investment from getting involved, though it is doubtful whether it can be measu measured accurately. Less innovative and early adoptive brands see getting involved with social media as 'high risk 'to the business. I would argue that the risk of not getting involved is much higher. Organisations are unsure of how to O integrate social media into their overall marketing/engagement strategy, which is natural when anything new appears. Some approaches used by brands seeking to gain consumer commitment via social media lack subtlety and will damage their reputation.
  • 2. Ten tips for those businesses wishing to engage with their target market through social media: Precision - Find and identify the areas in social media land where the people who engage with your brand are having conversations about you. Observe and Monitor - Listen to the conversations look for sentiment, authority and reach, and set up tools (there are loads out there) to regularly update you on these conversations. Don't Dive In - Before reacting and getting involved in groups, blogs, forums etc. think carefully about your approach. Sometimes it's best to let your advocates do the talking, sometimes it's good for you to take part in a subtle manne If the tone of the conversation is negative, be polite, be honest and offer support. manner. Give - Always offer something of value. This is when getting involved in a reactive manner or proactively creating your own social media content. Value can be classed as good information and insight or even providing "VIP" offers and treatment...it also needs to be offered for free, no catches! Entertain - If you're creating groups, apps or widgets in social media/networks be entertaining and fun. That's what people want and that's what will encourage the viral aspect. Do not compromise your brand personality however. Right Time & Place - Be the for your target audience when they want you and where they already spend there their time. Consider the mobile platform seriously. Mobile devices have finally reached the point where surfing the web is now akin to the computer. Be Social - Don't always be about "YOU". People will quickly become bored if you're always talking about your brand, product or service. Take an interest in the people you want to engage with and offer something they can use in their social life....it is social media after all! Think Awareness - and nothing more. If your involvement in social media raises your awareness, in a positive manner then that is g great. If it also creates interest and involvement then that's a bonus. Don't expect commitment. Such brand approaches via social media will appear very shallow and you'll damage your reputation. Forget ROI - This will be a tough one!! Measuring the return from the investment in social media is probably impossible today. (Coca Cola has recognised this.) There are certain metrics which can be monitored such as increase in unique visitors to your site (via social media AND search), increase in brand "buzz", ultimately increase in sales (if you're a commerce business). But don't expect to be able to calculate the Y return from your X investment in social media alone. It can't be done. Do It! - Plan your approach; open your brand up to your customers; encourage interaction and synchronise your activity with your other marketing initiatives. If you don't get involved you'll quickly be over taken by your competitors who do. Callender Creates, a web design agency Written builder - Callender Backlink by Jim http://bit.ly/zxfq3 in Brighton, UK - Web design & development Director of Callender Creates Tel: 01273 806 672 Email: info@callendercreates.com Web: www.callendercreates.com