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Britttany N. Bluford (Writing for a Cause) www.BrittanynBluford.com www.facebook.com/brittanynbluford © October 2012 Brittany N. Bluford SOCIAL MEDIA LESSONS FROM FRIENDS

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The popular American sitcom,Friends, can teach us a thing or two about social media.

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Page 1: Friends&social media

Britttany N. Bluford (Writing for a Cause)

www.BrittanynBluford.comwww.facebook.com/brittanynbluford

[email protected] © October 2012 Brittany N. Bluford

SOCIAL MEDIA LESSONS FROM FRIENDS

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MONICA GELLER Bossy, competitive, and a perfectionist

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LESSONS

Look at what your competitors are doing and do better. Engage your audience with contests and trivia.

Don’t be afraid to tell your Facebook and Twitter audience exactly what you want them to do.

Include a call to action with each post. Example: “Like” if you love chocolate.

“Share” this picture to show your support.

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ROSS GELLERGeeky, awkward and good humored

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LESSONS

Social media is not all about business.

Social media is fun.

Show your personality.

If you have an interesting fact, share it through a post.

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PHOEBE BUFFAYEccentric, street smart, and caring

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LESSON

Break through the social media noise by being different.

Be aware of what’s happening outside of your business.

Show your followers that you care by listening to their needs and respond even if it’s not a service you offer.

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JOEY TRIBBIANI “How you doing?”

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LESSON

Take it from Joey and ask them “how are you doing.”

Simple posts such as the examples below can give you a lot of feedback. What are your weekend plans?Fill in the blank: I feel like _____ today.

Social media is two way communication and users are ready to talk.

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RACHEL GREENA girl’s best friend and a guy’s best

girlfriend

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Lesson

Be the social media page everyone likes and wants to visit.

Keep your page and posts active, fresh, engaging and fun.

Your audience’s lives should somehow be easier because of the information you give out.

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CHANDLER BING Loyal, amusing, and flexible

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LESSON

Connect with people who share your humor and viewpoint.

Be consistent, but don’t be predictable.

Try a variety of posts each day.

Be loyal to your followers.

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Britttany N. Bluford (Writing for a Cause)

www.BrittanynBluford.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected]

© October 2012 Brittany N. Bluford