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5 Ways To Use Social Media To Drive Engagement – Episode 082
Using social media to drive our businesses is nothing new. However, there are a million different philosophies about how to properly use the platforms.
At the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville recently, social media was the topic of quite a few panels, presentations and discussions. I gathered some facts and quite a few tips and tricks for you to use.
There is quite the difference between Facebook and Twitter. Many see the two platforms as similar and equally important. That couldn’t be further from the truth.
83% of people use Facebook everyday. 17% use Pinterest. 12% use Instagram and only 8% use Twitter on a daily basis.
Facebook is personal. The platform is used to connect with family and friends to share life. This is often the first thing people do when they wake up in the morning.
Twitter is interesting, real time communication. The platform allows you to interact with others. Twitter is a discussion when used effectively.
Facebook and Twitter should be used differently. Content lives and is relevant longer on Facebook. Twitter is the here and now.
Here are five ways to use social media more effectively to drive your podcast engagement.
ACKNOWLEDGE
To create community and engagement using social media, make those that follow you feel interesting. Retweet their content. Acknowledge them. Get involved in the discussion.
STOP YELLING
Use social media like you are a fan instead of a marketer yelling at people. Get excited about the things that get your fans excited.
Use the 90/10 rule. 90% of your content should be entertaining and helpful. Only 10% of your posts should be selling anything.
BE PURPOSEFUL
Keep three goals in mind when you are using social media to engage your tribe. Seek to either inform, entertain or appreciate. “Hey, buy my book” is none of the above. You can promote your book while accomplishing one of the three goals. You simply need to be creative.
Most people unfollow someone because of uninteresting content.
STIR EMOTION
Stirring emotion within your tribe will get them excited. Play to their heart instead of their head.
Use positive feelings most of the time. Stir a mix of motions, but always bring it back to a positive, happy ending or hope. Finally, surprise your tribe.
YOU ARE ON CAMERA
Video is really driving engagement on social media. Figure out how to incorporate a little of that into your strategy. Inform, entertain or acknowledge using video once in awhile.
Make personal connections and interactions to drive your engagement. Social media is a great way to accomplish those connections.
The Country Radio Seminar taught me so much. It is also an amazing way to meet new people and make connections. You can do the same. Join me at New Media Expo April 13-16 in Las Vegas. I would love to see you when I present my session on powerful storytelling.
Learn how to use stories to create that engagement and powerful call to action. Meet a ton of new people to help you move your business forward. Use my affiliate link and promo code to save $100 on your registration here.
I’d love to help you with your podcast. Post any questions or comments you might have, or e-mail me at Coach@PodcastTalentCoach.com.
You can find my podcast and other tools to help you create great content at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com. Let’s turn your information into engaging entertainment.
Let’s turn your information into engaging entertainment.