5. Agenda Growth of social media Social Media in Financial Services Using LinkedIn to build online influence Tips to leverage your time and attention The Future- What’s Next!
14. Q: Do you have a profile or account with any of the following social media? A. 86% YES! Facebook 71% Linkedin 55% YouTube 23% Source: https://www.americancentury.com/press/social_media_research.jsp
15. LinkedIN leads in the Business use of Social Networks 21% Both 7% Personal use 27% Business use Source: https://www.americancentury.com/press/social_media_research.jsp
16. Top Business Uses: Monitoring industry/market news Researching people (e.g. prospects, contacts, clients) Reading expert commentary/insight Sharing news/content relevant to my clients Source: https://www.americancentury.com/press/social_media_research.jsp
19. LinkedIn 100 Million users/45M in US Alone 7.7M new users every month 50M in 6 years 100M in 1 ½ Years Average Age = 41 years old College Educated = 95% of users Household Income Average = $110K
20. 3 Steps Build Profile/Get Found Build Connections Add Value
26. Profile Building Tips Compelling Headline Professional Image Work Experience Summary Section Specialties Interests, Groups and Associations Edit Your Public Linkedin URL
66. Dear Jamie, It was a pleasure meeting you at the San Jose Chamber mixer yesterday. I enjoyed hearing how your company is embracing social media tools. I’d like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. Sincerely, Victor Gaxiola Dear Jaime, It enjoyed your presentation on how your company is embracing social media tools to engage with clients. I’d like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn and learn more. Sincerely, Victor Gaxiola @victorgaxiola Not personal enough!
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68. Dear Jennifer, I noticed that Bill Draper is listed as one your connections on LinkedIn and I would appreciate an introduction. We are working on some new ideas that I think may help him with his business. As always, I appreciate your help. Sincerely, Victor
78. Better search listing InMail beyond first tier Gold Badge- Anyone can view full profile, and send you a message Better profile searches More introductions based on package
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93. John B. Hi Janette-FYI, straight pitch or sales posts like this are typically frowned upon with in social communities. I suggest sharing some of your ideas and insight and not try to sell. If your info provides value to financial professionals you will gain.
94. Brian G. Agreed. Healthy professional online communities should be about sharing, helping, informing, and exchanging ideas with no strings attached. Let’s keep LinkedFA free from sale pitches and self promotion.