Social media the RACQ approach
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March 2011 Social Media for Organisations The RACQ Approach
Transcript of Social media the RACQ approach
March 2011
Social Media for Organisations The RACQ Approach
March 2011
Social Media for organisations The RACQ Approach
• Strategy
• Objectives
• Delivery
• Engagement
• Governance & Structure
• Integration
• Planning
• Lessons we learnt along the way
Today we will cover…
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Social Media for organisations The RACQ Approach
• By 2030, RACQ will be a truly multi-dimensional modern mutual, offering Queenslanders at least two primary reasons for joining beyond roadside assistance.
• Strategic direction to deepen the value proposition of RACQ membership in a meaningful, relevant and compelling way and to continue to deserve the trust, respect and confidence of our members and the wider community.
• The risks of RACQ not joining the conversation in Social Media presented missed opportunities, inability to manage brand and product conversations within social networks – the conversation was happening without us!
RACQ was formed 106 years ago in 1905 with just 12 members. Today it is Queensland’s peak motoring organisation, representing the interests of almost 1.2 million members…
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Social Media for organisations The RACQ Approach
• Increase engagement by building effective relationships through social media channels.
• Demonstrate RACQ is a modern brand enabling 2 way communication in multiple channels.
• Add value to membership by educating about advocacy issues, community initiatives, products and programs.
• Use social media as resource for research and feedback.
Objectives – great place to start!
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Social Media for organisations The RACQ Approach
Objectives sound great – but how do we deliver?
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Social Media for organisations The RACQ Approach
We really should have some structure around how we communicate…
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Social Media for organisations The RACQ Approach
• Brand and Reputation
• Incorrect/Inappropriate Staff Engagement
• Social Network Availability
• Solution: Centralised Engagement – Social Media Engagement to only be performed by authorised staff in line with brand guidelines.
Social Media Governance – Risk Mitigation
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Social Media for organisations The RACQ Approach
• Listen & Learn – monitor and analyse where target audience commune.
• With so many Social Networks it is important to concentrate on where you will get the most value. Biggest bang for your buck!
• Plan for the future!
• Solution: Staged approach with a planned Social Media Map – Don’t forget your objectives!!
How do we know which Social Networks to focus on?
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Social Media for organisations The RACQ Approach
• Integrate Social Tools into websites, e-newsletters, e-mail signatures, online promotions and communications. Be consistent!
• Integrate and cross promote Social Networks with each other where possible to increase awareness.
• Mobile applications need to be considered given the shift to mobile devices is growing.
• Test new technologies and keep up with the constant change.
• Solution: Social Media must be considered as another important communication channel for an organisation and treated with relevant priorities. This is not a fad to be ignored!
Holistic Integration is a must!
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Social Media for organisations The RACQ Approach
• Never rush into Social Media Strategy – regardless of how much you think you need it. The landscape changes every day!
• Develop a community first – have a conversation – don’t market them away. Would you like your friends to do this to you?
• Solution: RACQ decided on a soft introduction to Social Media participation that we like to call the ‘Test Participation Phase’ before we move to ‘Full Participation’ and begin to leverage products and services.
Lots of planning...so when do we start to reap benefits?
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Social Media for organisations The RACQ Approach
• Social Media monitoring is critical – 24/7!
• Be consistent in everything you do and be able to justify actions.
• Use tools that allow you to measure engagement and traffic.
• Vanity URL’s – best to keep consistent. (Facebook 5 character minimum).
• There are two different types of tweets – one you want retweeted, the other to clickthrough. People rarely do both.
• Keep records of engagement.
• Mix up your posts/tweets with different media.
• Include links back to websites where possible to direct traffic to relevant content.
So what have we learnt so far?
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Social Media for organisations The RACQ Approach
• Facebook – www.facebook.com/racqofficial
• Twitter – www.twitter.com/racqofficial
• YouTube – www.youtube.com/racqofficial
Our Social Media
