Low Cost MarketingEasy to get awareness. Viral marketingWe have to Do itGetting our feet wet . Learning by trial and errorGetting TractionDell, Starbucks, Tide, Intuit
What are most effective things to doWhy they would use Web 2.0 and how to measure effectiveness (and metrics may be more subjective than objective, so how do they communicate “success” to their bosses)How to set up the best Web 2.0 approach to fit the company and what it wants to accomplish; and it’s not just a technology platform, it’s a cultural phenomenon (human-centric)
and what it wants to accomplish; and it’s not just a technology platform, it’s a cultural phenomenon (human-centric)
Opening remarks:Like most things new, it comes with opportunities and risksClosingBut how much time should people spend on social media during work?It’s here to stay – for companies of all sizes, and it’s just starting
For 57% of organizations it is important or very important to combine social and enterprise content
For customers, partners, employeesIntranet, extranet and internet
It’s about peopleAcquire the right skillsOr Hire the people who gets itIt’s a Culture Shift – you have to live itGet Executive Buy-InRequires Engagement and passion
Can you create a community?It may already existYou can foster and promoteCreate versus participateStart a Dialog With Your CustomersFind Out Your Customer’s InterestsLeverage Your Existing CommunityFind out who are the influencersMilestones – it will take some timeSocial Media GuidelinesPersonal Brands versus Corporate Brand
Consumer’s expectations for an engaging web experience have evolved over the last 12-18 months and will continue to evolve. It’s not good enough to just have a website. You need to deliver experiences that create an emotional attachment. They need to be much more personal, rich and social. There are 4 key attributes of an engaging web experience:PersonalPersonal = relevanceBuilding an emotional attachmentEnd goal, "I love this site.” People love a site if it gives them what they want; make content easy to find & deliver right content to the right people at the right timeDeliver an experience that people love and makes it easy for them to find the information they’re looking forThere is an explosion of content, it is getting harder to find the right contentMultichannelMultichannel = convenienceMobile society requires content and experiences to be delivered in a convenient mannerDeliver the right content, anytime, anywhere, on any deviceSocialSocial = trustSocial web is all about interacting and connecting with peersSee what other people are saying through user-generated content, ratings, communities, etc. Enrich existing content with UGC contentPower shifting to consumer. From enterprises talking about their content to consumers talking about it (UGC is more trusted)ImmersiveImmersive = interactiveRich media such as flash, use of videos.Web is very interactive today and will become even more dynamic in the future The best, most engaging web experiences combine all 4 of these attributes together to create an emotional attachment.
Web 2.0 is about an explosion of informationContent is only useful when it is relevant and timelyFinding the right content is criticalHow much content about your brand exists online?Make it easy to Find on your siteIntegrate content and searchSyndicate outConsolidate content inContent Strategy90-9-1 listener/contributor/builder
Social Media is AmbiguousWhat is your strategy?What will you measure?How much to invest?Best PracticesHire someone who understands social media.Define a strategy with defined milestones.Measure clicks, influence, buzzFocus on business results
Establish the tools for building and participationWikis, Forums, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, friendfeed, etc.Brand consistency and control vs. participationEstablish the processes for listeningYou must demonstrate you are listeningRoll out plan and guidelinesWho, How, WhenLead by ExampleAuthenticityEnsure you are properly staffedPrepare for growth
It’s about an Integrated Marketing experienceDon’t promote social media as a siloCross links and integration with traditional Mktg.Integrate persuasive and social contentBe active – participateGo where the conversation isHave something interesting to sayWatch it grow, listen, react
Communities exist independent of the tools used to access themPeople Assume Multiple Personas and want to keep them separateFederated Identity as the holy grail – Open IDPrivacy and permissions are key– remember beacon?
Via multiple point solution deploymentsSaaS basedGrowing costs for on-demand - overpayingLosing control – similar to having multiple micro sites
Need security, governanceConsolidationLooking for a platform that serves marketing needs