Social Media U: The Role of Social Media and your Identity

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This presentation provides individuals with an overview of how to leverage social media for their own online identity and reputation. Topics discussed include: what is social media, case studies with online identity, and LinkedIn. This was presented to the Department of Communication students at California University of Pennsylvania in March 2014.

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Have you ever

d‘yourself?

What if I told you I went out toFacebook,

Twitter,Instagram, etc.

and found what each have youhave been posting…

and created a PowerPointwith your unprofessional posts…

But before we learn a little moreabout each of you…

Who is this guy?Graduated from Slippery Rock University (2005)B.S. in Emerging Technology & Multimedia

Graduated from Syracuse University (2006)M.S. in New Media

Taught at Syracuse University & Onondaga Community College

Instructor at Slippery Rock UniversitySocial Media & Web Design (Public Speaking too)

Doctoral Student at Duquesne UniversityEd.D. in Instructional Technology & Leadership

Ready to learn about your classmates??

Ok, didn’t create a PowerPoint, but I could’ve.

The question is.. How did that make you feel?

Presentation Overview• What is Social Media?

• How to Use Social Media Effectively

• Online Identity & Reputation Case Studies

• Social Media and You

• Questions & Answers

#CalUsm

What is social media?

#CalUsm

Social Media Revolution 2013

Social Media is more than a platform.

Social media is about…

Listening & Monitoring

CommunitySocial media is NOT community – it facilitates community.

Each community is unique and there is no guaranteed recipe for success.

NetworkingThe network will always be there, now the trick is how to you mesh

it into your everyday business plan.

NetworkingNot connecting with one person. You are connecting with many.

The one connection bridges you to their network.

ConversingUsing these websites to converse with friends, family, customers, potential customers, employees, stakeholders, etc. Who are they?

PEOPLE.

ConversingFor brands, people connect with brands online and the conversation online typically starts around offline brand

experiences.

StorytellingThe narrative is no longer linear, but a nonlinear experience.

Collaborating & SharingA place where you can come together from all over the world.

A place where you can share things all over the world.

UnderstandingSocial media is just a piece – or multiple pieces – to the puzzle.

You need to understand how each one works and if it fits into your strategy.

ContentYou need to learn to produce content that people want, use and

bring into the conversation.

Learn more about your brand.

Discussion about your brand becomes easier for people.

Easily share information about brand.

Higher commitment and involvement.

Benefits of Social Media

Online Identity and Reputation

#CalUsm

Social Media Cost Me My Job

Facebook “Friends” with a co-worker?

Oh yeah, and this was CC’ed to the entire office.

Facebook “Friends” with your boss?

They won’t know, because they aren’t my Facebook Friend and don’t follow me on

Twitter…

Even Senior Members of Management can slip up…

The college life…

Meet Sam.

Meet Sam.AKA @Vodka_Samm

"An Intelligent Young Woman With a Bright Future.”(Went for $295 on eBay)

Social Media and You

#CalUsm

Social Media and You

Social Media and YouGoogle Dashboard

https://www.google.com/settings/dashboard

About.meDigital Business Card

LinkedIn Profile

LinkedIn: Student Jobs

Social Media UThe Role of Social Media on your Identity

By Doug Strahlerdouglas.strahler@sru.edu

www.profstrahler.com

@profstrahler

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