get social with community events

Part One: Meet Social Media

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Part One: Meet Social Media

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Why social media with events?

Marketing Networking

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Why social media with events?

Marketing Networking

Awareness

Buzz

Engagement

Connections

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An Interview with……

Katie PinkeWishek, ND

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Takeaways from our Interview with Katie Pinke

• Start small

• Find your main channels & develop content

• Have a plan, but don’t be afraid to experiment

• Be social and have fun

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Things to consider when planning your next event

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Find Your Audience

If I was looking for others interested in sauerkraut, where would I look?

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Use Your Listening Tools

>> Google Alerts>> Twitter Search>> RSS Feed Reader>> Social Mention

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Leverage your existing network

Begin by focusing on the people you connect with through existing networks.

Made to Stick: http://heathbrothers.com/

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Use event tools

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Make it easy for your fans

The Alzheimer’s Association created a social networking toolkit

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Create a social media help desk

Create a place where people can go during the event to post to social media sites, and receive help if they need it!

Photo: andyp uk, flickr

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Announce how people can connect

Make sure attendees know that you’re connecting event participants via social media

Photo: Robert.Nilsson, Flickr

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Sharing is Marketing & Networking

Photo: Rutger de Moddertukker, Flickr

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Tools to share

> Flickr> YouTube> Facebook> Twitter> Animoto> UStream

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An Interview with……

Carl FahrenwaldSuperintendent, Rutland School

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Rutland’s USTREAM account

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Next Webinar is our LAST!……

Getting Things Done:How Social Media Can HelpTuesday, December 21st—11:00 am

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Get Connected

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Part One: Meet Social Media

Thanks for joining us!

Contact Lindsey:Lindsey KarlsonLindsey.Karlson@RuralLearningCenter.org605-772-5153www.engagesd.org

Contact Mike:Mike KnutsonMike.Knutson@RuralLearningCenter.org605-772-5153www.engagesd.org