Social Media for Arts Service OrganizationsNo strategy? No time? No staff? No problem!APASO 2011Come Gather Round, People!March 10, 2011
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Today We’ll Cover …Social media reviewStrategy developmentMeasuring social mediaDiscussionTime-saving tools and helpful utilitiesClever contests & promotionsNew things to tryFoursquare sign upBuild a QR CodeQ&A
Social Media Review
It’s Not Just for Little SusieThe ROI of Social Media
General Benefits of Social MediaIt’s FREE!Builds deeper relationshipsIncreases brand awareness Broadens your networkHelps SEOIncreases website traffic (or traffic to your business or organization)Can help reach journalists/mediaEmpowers fans to be viral ambassadors for your brandSource: Social Media for Tourism Pros
Social Media User StatisticsSources: http://www.facebook.com/press/info.php?statistics;http://www.observer.com/2011/media/foursquare-user-no-6000000-signs;http://blog.hubspot.com; http://www.digitalbuzzblog.com/infographic-facebook-vs-twitter-demographics-2010-2011/
Optimal Times for Posting on FacebookTime of dayMorningsWeekendsHow often?Every other daySource: Dan Zarrella with HubSpot
Social Media Strategy
First, Some QuestionsWhat are your goals?Build relationshipsImprove awareness/reputationGenerate sales (butts in seats), raise fundsIncrease website rankings in search enginesWhat are your objectives?Who is your target audience? What is your relationship like with them?Who are your key influencers?
First, Some QuestionsWho will be your community managers?What social media platforms will you use? (Hint: Where is your audience?)What will you say?How will you be human (what is your “voice”)?How will you know when/if you’re successful?
Do You Need a Social Media Policy?Maybe.  Just keep these basics in mind:Be politeBe honestBe openBe inclusiveBe forthrightBe legalBe helpfulDon’t try to control the conversationAccept, respond, and be gracious to negative feedbackSource: The Potluck Guide To Social Media Strategy
Social Media Measurement
The Measurment HierarchyGoal >>> Objectives >>> Strategies >>> TacticsGoal: To increase the brand footprint of the Austin Creative Alliance through participation in social media.Objectives: Increase newsletter subscribers by 15% in 6 months.Establish a Facebook fan page with 500 fans by the end of the year.Strategies:Designate a newsletter team to contribute articles.Develop an editorial calendar.Improve subscription tool on our website.Tactics:Email the organization asking for writers.Hold a training session for contributors.Source: Brass Tack Thinking (http://www.brasstackthinking.com/2009/12/how-to-create-measurable-objectives/)
So What Can You Measure?Financial returnConversions via unique linksSales via social media promo codesSocial media-specific coupon redemption (e.g. Groupon, Living Social, etc.)Total coupon downloads (signals interest/intent to buy)Reduced per-call customer service costsDecreased customer attrition rateCost per dollar raisedSource: Brass Tack Thinking (http://www.brasstackthinking.com/2010/06/5-objectives-for-social-media-measurement/ ; http://www.brasstackthinking.com/2010/01/practical-social-media-measurement-cost-savings/)
So What Can You Measure?Value, Awareness, Customer SatisfactionIncrease positive sentiment over timeOverall brand awareness across social media channels (via mentions)Number of referrals or recommendations Positive trends on key website stats (e.g. unique visitors, time on site, downloads, etc.)Increased lead generation through social mediaClicks on shortened, unique linksSource: Brass Tack Thinking (http://www.brasstackthinking.com/2010/06/5-objectives-for-social-media-measurement/)
Um … okay. How?Google Analytics: http://www.google.com/analyticsCampaign codesURL shortenersBit.lyOwl.lyIs.gdBudURLIncoming linkshttp://backtweets.comFacebook & TwitterFacebook Insightshttp://klout.comhttp://twittergrader.comhttp://addictomatic.comhttp://socialmention.comWhat do you do?
Time-Saving ToolsandHelpful Utilities
RSS Feeds – Feedburner.google.com
RSS Feeds – TwitterFeed.com
RSS Feeds – TwitterFeed.com
RSS Feeds – TwitterFeed.com
RSS Feeds – TwitterFeed.com
HootSuite – Schedule Posts
HootSuite – Schedule Posts
HootSuite – Schedule Posts
HootSuite – Monitoring
Ping.fm
Ping.fm
Facebook to Twitter
Hyper Alerts
Hyper Alerts
Hyper Alerts
Nutshell Mail
Nutshell Mail
Nutshell Mail
Twitter Chats with TweetChat
URL Shorteners – Bit.ly
URL Shorteners – Bit.ly
Facebook Groups = Crowdsourcing
Clever ContestsandPromotions
Facebook Contests
Facebook Contests
Gowalla Contests
Gowalla Contests
Foursquare Scavenger Hunt
Foursquare Scavenger Hunt
Social Scavenger Hunts with SCVNGR
QR Code Tours
QR Code Tours
New Things To Try
Social Couponing
Social Couponing
Social Couponing
Social Couponing
Location-based Apps
Location-based Apps
Location-based Apps
Location-based Apps
Location-based Apps
Location-based Apps
Location-based Apps
Location-based Apps
Foursquare Setup
QR Codes
QR Codes
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QR Codes
QR Codes
QR Codes
QR Codes
QR Codes
QR Codes
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Social Media for Arts Service Organizations: No Strategy? No Time? No Staff? No Problem!