Using Social Media to Market Wellness

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WORKWELL NEBRASKA USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO MARKET WELLNESS CURATED BY BRITTEN WOLF

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Britten Wolf was the June 2012 speaker for WorkWell Nebraska. His presentation discussed social media for human resource departments, the role of social media in wellness initiatives, wellness apps and social media best practices.

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WORKWELL NEBRASKAUSING SOCIAL MEDIA TO MARKET WELLNESS

CURATED BY BRITTEN WOLF

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MY BACKGROUND SOCIAL MEDIA LEAD AT BAILEY LAUERMAN 2011 PRSA NEBRASKA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AND BEST OF SHOW WINNER CLIENTS I’VE WORKED WITH:

AMC THEATRES, BASS PRO SHOPS, DINSEY AND TD AMERITRADE

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BAILEY LAUERMANSTORYTELLERS FOR SOME OF AMERICA'S BIGGEST BRANDS

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BUILDING BRANDS THROUGH STORYTELLING

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A good story, well told, can change a brand’s destiny. Rewrite its future. And what’s good for a brand, of course,

is good for business. No company ever went broke capturing the imagination of its customers.

So it’s a lucky thing we have a knack for simple, honest storytelling. Maybe it’s the Nebraska in us.

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WE TELL GREAT STORIES FOR…

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AGENDA THE SOCIAL LANDSCAPE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN WELLNESS INITIATIVES WELLNESS APPS BEST PRACTICES

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THE SOCIAL LANDSCAPE

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ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN WELLNESS INTIATIVES

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Why don’t companies use social media?

Staffing and resources

Limited knowledge

Limited IT support

Limited CEO support

Lack of employee access

Lack of metrics

Legal restrictions

Privacy concerns

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THE SOCIAL LANDSCAPE

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ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN WELLNESS INITIATIVES

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ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN WELLNESS INTIATIVES

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88% of Employees

Say that it’s “extremely” or “somewhat important” to long-term participation in

wellness programs

44% of Employers

“Leveraging an individual’s social connections with its workplace wellness programs

has increased employee engagement”

60% of Employees

“Community and social elements of wellness programs were important in staying

committed to good health”

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ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN WELLNESS INTIATIVES

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Encourage employee participation through:

Competition

Peer pressure

Resources

Sense of belonging

Support

Tools

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WELLNESS APPS

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WELLNESS APPS

NIKE+ GPS

App features:

GPS

Pace Tracker

Calorie Counter

Pedometer

Available for:

iPhone

Price:

$1.99

(Nike+ Free also available)

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WELLNESS APPS

MEN’S HEALTH WORKOUTS

App features:

Workouts

Training Log

Monitor Rest Periods

Email Results

Available for:

iPhone

Android

Price:

$1.99

(Men’s Health Free also available)

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WELLNESS APPS

MYFITNESSPAL

App features:

Calorie Tracking

Meal Log

Exercise Log

Site Integration

Available for:

iPhone

Android

BlackBerry

Price:

FREE

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WELLNESS APPS

MAPMYFITNESS

App features:

Route Tracking

Training Log

Site Integration

Available for:

iPhone

Android

BlackBerry

Price:

$2.99

(Free versions also available)

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BEST PRACTICES

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BEST PRACTICES

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What’s your wellness program’s goal?

Employee recruitment

Employee retention

Increased productivity

Number of program participants

Reduction in healthcare group costs

Reduction in sick days

Weight lost, miles run, steps taken, etc.

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BEST PRACTICES

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What is a successful wellness program?

Achieving goals

Remembering that not everyone has consistent access

Remembering that not everyone wants the same thing

Content consumption without participation is also a positive outcome

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BEST PRACTICES

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How can social media help you achieve success?

Gain insight about your audience

Adopt social media organization-wide

Operationalize social media

Get the most out of your content

Deliver better wellness experiences

Integration

Show a return on social media

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BEST PRACTICES

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Online influenceEngagementManagement

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CONTACT INFORMATION

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Bailey Lauerman

baileylauerman.com

facebook.com/baileylauerman

@baileylauerman

Britten Wolf

[email protected]

linkedin.com/in/brittenwolf

@brittenwolf

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