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Social Media Secrets

Sarah DeVriesVP, Sales

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We create innovative social solutions

• Social marketing is in our DNA - we were one of the first companies to be designated as Preferred Marketing Developer (PMD) for Facebook

• We are one of only 5 US companies serving the automotive industry with both Ads and Insights badges

• 2013 winner of the prestigious PMD INNOVATION AWARD for our turnkey solution that dynamically delivers location-specific offers in real time, on a national scale

• We are a strategic social partner – our vertical solutions, media expertise, and category knowledge deliver tangible, quantifiable results for our clients

We create innovative social solutions

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Why Social?Facebook & Twitter = Scale +

Identity

It’s not about the platformIt’s about relationships

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The Influence of Social Media on Traveling

Approximately 1/5 of leisure travelers turn to social media for

inspiration within all travel categories

Hotels – 23%Vacation Activities – 22%

Attractions – 21%Restaurants – 17%

Source: eMarketer

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How do travelers use social media on vacation?

Source: ETC Digital

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What incentivizes people to use social media while traveling?

Source: ETC Digital

34% - The content/imagery was something their friends/family would enjoy

26% - Rewarded through loyalty/discount programs

17% - Location/Experience took a photo for free

17% - Recognized or rewarded by staff at the given location

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How can you strengthen your social media efforts?

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Design of a Brand Page

Where are users spending their time?

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Tips for Organic Engagement

Thumb Stopping Content

Call to Action

Day of Week – Time of Day

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Boosting Viral Posts with Paid

Create a Viral Benchmark

Lather, rinse, repeat

Remember the rule of 20%

Test, optimize, repeat

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Facilitating Selfies

Incentivize

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Create the Moment

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Five Steps to a Successful Social Media Strategy

Five Steps to a

Successful Social Media

Strategy

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1) Understand the Context of Each Platform

FB - Storytelling

Twitter – Absorption

Pinterest – One big “Wish List”

Instagram – Beautiful pictures

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2) Who Is Your Audience?

Facebook Audience Insights

Twitter Search

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3) Content

Twitter Search

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4) Engage!

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5) Methods of Measuring

Social Objectives

Business Objectives

Engagement

Reach

Conversions

Lead-Gen

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Twitter Search

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Thank you!

Sarah DeVriesVP Sales

BLiNQ Media, a G/O Digital Company605.321.4145

sarah@blinqmedia.com