how to gain corporate buy-in for social media?
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Why Social Media, Why Now? What Do I Do First?
How to Gain Corporate Buy-In Sponsored by:
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Today’s Moderator:
Carol Wolicki
VP of Marketing
Today’s Speaker:WM Social Media DirectorJosh Jordan
We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.
Epictetus
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3 Key Steps to Gaining Corporate Buy-in
Step 1. Find a Champion
…and it’s relatable to MY goals!
I’m in!
Step 2. Build the Case & Showcase the Opportunity
Step 3. Make it Attainable
Deliver your AMAZING plan(Seriously…knock their socks off!)
Case Study
Taking a Global Manufacturer Social
Step 1: Find a Champion • Originally launched in 2009
• Re-engaged in 2011• Spent 12 months courting internal partners
Step 2: Build the Case• Started with listening & analytics
• Identified hard ROI targets in the stream• Aligned internal goals with external
opportunity
Step 3: Make it Attainable• Established short-term, measurable metrics• Front-loaded the plan to deliver a quick win
• Didn’t stop championing the cause
Share Something New Everyday• Keep a steady flow of information going to engage
your audience.
Why Social Media, Why Now? What Do I Do First?
QUESTIONS
Are you wondering where to start with this AMAZING plan?
(brace yourself for the corporate plug…)
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• Gain Buy-In
• Outline Social Media Policy – 10/24
• Implementation & Measurement – 11/28
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