We’ve discussed the what and the why of virtual street teams. In this post we look at the who.
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Simply being in social media is not nearly as powerful as the momentum that comes from creating buzz in social media. Here’s how a virtual street team can have a role in that.
Street teams were originally developed by small record labels. Shut out of mass distribution and media channels, they enlisted small groups of passionate fans to get the word out. You can do the same thing online with a virtual street team.
Most people realize the importance of integrating social media sharing buttons into their websites and blogs. Lately when reading and sharing blog posts, I’ve noticed quite a few problems. Here are 6 of them.
If you’ve followed the previous 6 steps, you should be a pro at your new social media platform. Now you’re ready for the final step – to incorporate what you’ve learned through your personal use of the platform to lead your company, non-profit or church onto that network.
Once you understand a social media platform, have goals, and a plan, it’s time to implement and make adjustments. Adjustments can be summed up in the 6 fundamental questions: who, what, where, when, why, and how.
Sarah Kessler published a fantastic post on Mashable that addresses the fears and cites real-world examples of how social media has had a tremendously positive effect for some schools and students.
One of the best ways to learn about social media is by observing. Here are 6 groups of people/organizations to listen to.
The first practical step to getting started in social media is to learn the basics of one particular social network. Let’s break that down into 5 sub-steps.
Is it OK to have and promote your agenda in social media or does that violate the principles of social media like authenticity?