D1090 getting your message across - social media - the new revolution (16 feb 2013)

Wiki says:

v  “Social media employ web- and mobile-based technologies to

support interactive dialogue and introduce substantial and

pervasive changes to communication between organisations,

communities, and individuals.”

v  “Social media are social software which mediate human

communication.”

v  “In the year 2012, social media became one of the most powerful

sources for news updates through platforms such as Twitter and

Facebook.”

Rotary International District 1090 – Workshop on Social Media – February 2013

1.  High-impact and low-cost (free!) way to promote your club and speak to your community.

Rotary International District 1090 – Workshop on Social Media – February 2013

2.  You can:

²  Publish club information ²  Advertise events ²  Create discussion and gather feedback ²  Build your club’s “brand”

3. Very little technical expertise is needed – if you can use the internet you can use Social Media.

Rotary International District 1090 – Workshop on Social Media – February 2013

RIBI says:

Rotary International District 1090 – Workshop on Social Media – February 2013

ü  all social networking sites have suitable account settings which can be set to share a minimum of information even with friends and followers that are known extremely well to the account holder

ü  if an individual, Club or District is signing up to some accounts they should be aware that the default security setting is not necessarily the most secure and therefore may need to be adjusted to meet the individual’s needs

ü  The rule of thumb is not to share information that you wouldn’t share with someone if you were having a real conversation.

Rotarians on Social Networks Fellowship (ROSNF) says:

1.   General Guidelines

~ be respectful ~ keep on topic ~ don’t spam

~ observe copyright & common courtesy

~ be accurate & correct mistakes

Rotary International District 1090 – Workshop on Social Media – February 2013

2. Guidelines for posting as an individual

~ review privacy settings ~ be careful what you share

~ be aware of liability ~ protect your privacy

3. Guidelines for club and district presences

~ authority to post officially ~ positive & transparent

~ liking & following implications ~ observe Rotary’s Policies

1. Go online before you start your own social media page and see what other clubs and

organisations are doing

Rotary International District 1090 – Workshop on Social Media – February 2013

2. Decide which platforms you are going to utilise – FB, Twitter, YouTube

3. Look professional & designate moderators

4. Update your page regularly (but not too often)

5. Follow news and media stories and look for opportunities to post positive Rotary related

comments.

6. Follow other Rotary related pages and people such as the President’s page, RIBI, Rotary

International etc.

7. Remember – social media allows for an immediate PR message, therefore ensure consideration is

given to any postings being made with a Rotary message and how it may reflect the individual,

the Club, the District or the organisation as a whole

8. Be safe, but don’t be afraid!

RIBI says:

Rotary Club of Burnham Beeches - Introduction to Social Media – November 2012

ü  Stay in touch with family, friends, work colleagues & alumni

Why Facebook:

ü  The stats speak for themselves

ü  Worlds largest and fastest growing Social Network

ü  Rotary International page with 200,000 “likes”

ü  AUTOMATIC Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

Individual:

Club or District:

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ü  Users are in the prime spending period of their lives

ü  Smaller amount of users, but VERY ENGAGED and CONNECTED

ü  Real time search capabilities for lead generation and customer service

Why Twitter:

ü  Twitter results now turn up on the front page of Google (AUTOMATIC SEO)

ü  Rotary International page with 180,000 “followers”

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Rotary Club of Burnham Beeches - Introduction to Social Media – November 2012

ü  YouTube clips can go “viral” within hours

Why YouTube:

ü  YouTube clips are often showed on News Programs

ü  AUTOMATIC Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

ü  Rotary International page with more than 1,2 million “views”

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Rotary Club of Burnham Beeches - Introduction to Social Media – November 2012

ü  is extremely powerful

Social Media:

ü  is “free” to use

ü  is here to stay

ü  SO LET’S EMBRACE IT!

q  Rotary International - Social Media Video - 2 min video

Rotary International District 1090 – Workshop on Social Media – February 2013

q  Social Media - the new revolution - 4 1/2 min video

q  Rotary Today – Global Outlook – A Rotarian’s Guide to Social Media - 8 page pdf with some useful "lingo”

q  Rotary International - Social Networking - webpage with many other useful links

q  Rotary International - Social Media Tips for Clubs and Districts - webpage with tips

q  Rotarians on Social Networks Fellowship (ROSNF) - webpage & ROSNF on Facebook

q  ROSNF - Social Netiquette Guidelines - useful tips & guidelines

q  RIBI - Social Media Guidance - webpage with useful information and linking toRIBI - Social Media Guidance - 3 page pdf document

q  Maidenhead Bridge Rotary Club – 3 page pdf setting out their online marketing strategy

Rotary International District 1090 – Workshop on Social Media – February 2013

q  D1090 – Hands on Session – Creating your Club Facebook Page – 37 slides comprising a step-by-step guide to creating your own Club Facebook Page

q  RCBB - Introduction to Social Media (Nov 12) (edited version) - 34 slides comprising a general introduction to social media

Gwen Powell MPRC

Rotary Club of Burnham Beeches

(RCBB)

Rotary District 1090 UK

16 February 2013

email: [email protected]

Rotary International District 1090 – Workshop on Social Media – February 2013