More and more organizations continue to flock to social media channels in some form or another. While many plunge in headfirst, having a solid strategy is the best way to effectively use social media to your advantage. The Social Media Examiner explains:
Social media strategies will vary for each business and for each industry. However, one thing is clear: social media needs to have “all hands on deck” in order to be successfully integrated into your company’s goals and objectives.
In general, I view social media as a strategy, not a tactic. I consider the social media platforms like blogs, Twitter, Facebook, etc., as tactics that tie into the social media strategy. In other words, outline your social media strategy and support your strategy with tactics. Without a carefully thought-out plan, you’ll eventually be overwhelmed with social media and even worse, get burnt out by it.
Whether your purpose is crisis management, marketing, or reputation control, how well you research, plan, and execute your social media strategy can mean the difference between great success and lackluster results.
The BCM Blogging Team
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