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Oregon Liquor Control Commission’s

Using Social Media to “Sell” Regulation

presented by

Christie ScottOregon Liquor Control Commission

Government Affairs and Communications

NABCA Legal Symposium March 12, 2013

Why OLCC uses Social Media

– Reach a larger audience

– Educate

– Community building

– Find out what’s going on in prevention and the alcohol industry

News Sharing on Twitter

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Engagement not EnforcementWatchdog is not man’s best Friend

See Something – Say Something

Be Cautious What You Post

Social Media as Enforcement Tool

Who’s using social media?

• Moderation Groups

• Licensees

• Bartenders/Servers

• News Media

– (TV, Radio, Newspaper, Bloggers)

• Our Employees

• Legislators

• Parents

• Teachers

• Artists/Performers

• Attorneys

• Police

The need to communicate with citizens through social media has

become pressing if we are to remain relevant.