Tik Tok, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter.
They’re all social media platforms and if you are a business you need to be using at least one of these, maybe more, depending on your customer base and product being marketed.
Social media can get a bad rap but, if used properly, and well, it can be an effective way of advertising and promoting your business.
But how?
First you need to decide the best platform. Then you need to create appropriate content.
If you are new to these mediums, we have a range of books that can help you come to grips with the basics. Check out some of these recent additions to the Wellington City Libraries network.
Social media marketing for business : scaling an integrated social media strategy across your organization / Jenkins, Andrew
“Social media has become an imperative for almost every business. Discover how to successfully implement an effective social media strategy that is supported and integrated throughout every part of your organization, with this essential handbook to enhancing your online presence and achieving the competitive edge. Social Media Marketing for Business provides a step-by-step roadmap to setting up effective workflows, team configurations, governance models and social media policies, alongside creating and measuring social media campaigns and content themselves. Featuring insights from leading industry experts, it covers areas such as balancing social media ownership, measuring success using analytics and conducting a social media audit. Containing an array of international case study examples from organizations such as Airbnb, Hyundai, Deloitte Digital and LVMH, Social Media Marketing for Business also explores how to build a supportive culture, get buy-in and common pitfalls to avoid. Supported by online presentation slides, content calendars, a content marketing framework and interactive tools for effective social media management, Social Media Marketing for Business is a one-stop-shop resource for developing social media marketing strategies and integrating them within your business to ensure their success”– Provided by publisher.” (Catalogue)
Social media marketing all-in-one / Krasniak, Michelle
“Get social with the bestselling social media marketing book. No person can ignore social media these days–and no business can afford to ignore it either. Our lives are mediated through the flicker of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram–and brands are increasingly interwoven with our online identities. Even for the 90% of marketers who interact with social media regularly, its pace and scale can be confusing to the point of distraction. Social Media Marketing All-in-One For Dummies helps you take a step back, make sense of the noise, and get your brand voice heard over the babble–in the way you want it to be. These nine mini-books in one give you essential, straightforward, and friendly guidance on how to use the major social platforms to promote your business, engage your customers, and use feedback to make your product or service the best that it can be. From evaluating the right social mix and planning your strategy to the really fun stuff–like creating videos on Snapchat and TikTok, diving deep on a podcast, or looking pretty on Pinterest–you’ll find everything you need to get your social ducks in a row and say the right things. And once the campaign is over, you can follow the guidance here to evaluate success and iterate on your approach, before getting right back out there for an even bigger second bite.” (Catalogue)
Social media for small business : marketing strategies for business owners / Iseli, Franziska
“Discover how social media can transform your business and help you attract more customers Social Media For Small Business delivers a step-by-step guide to unlocking the potential of social media to grow your business. Award-winning author and entrepreneur Franziska Iseli walks you through how to use Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Pinterest to market your small-to medium-sized business. The book provides you with: Effective marketing strategies to get more out of your social media efforts. Systems to bring structure into your entire marketing approach. Tools to make your brand irresistible across your customer touchpoints. Case studies to highlight the application of the book’s principles to the real-world. Practical strategies you can put in place immediately to see a rapid return on investment Perfect for busy business owners, business managers and marketing teams wanting to find new and effective marketing tools to attract more customers, Social Media For Small Business also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone who has difficulty with or wants to learn more about how social media can have a positive impact on their business and brand.” (Catalogue)
Social media strategy : a practical guide to social media marketing and customer engagement / Atherton, Julie
“Social Media Strategy provides a simple, structured way to create integrated customer engagement and social media campaigns that work. Organizations often talk of digital planning but struggle to know which channels to invest in, how to integrate them with content marketing activity, or fail to develop measurable outputs that align with business objectives. This book provides a clear road map for efficient planning, deliverance and financial accountability of social media’s contribution to the business. Social Media Strategy delivers practical guidance such as identifying and targeting audience segments, methods of two-way community engagement, reputation management, being present on the right channels, and driving action through influencers. It also identifies the relevant tools and platforms to audit, track and measure business impact and customer engagement. With example templates, interviews and global case studies including National Geographic, TUI, Dreams Beds and Tiny Giant, this professional guide delivers a long-term solution for maximizing social media led business development”– Provided by publisher.” (Catalogue)
The social CEO : how social media can make you a stronger leader / Corbet, Damian
“The Social CEO sets out to educate and inspire senior leaders to embrace the Social Age, teaching them the hows and whys of utilising social media in order to make them stronger leaders. Social CEOs can effectively encourage engagement from their employees as well as other stakeholders and customers; they’re better able to communicate their organisation’s objectives and values, gauge the climate in which they operate and improve their brand image. Offering invaluable contributions from industry-recognised experts in social business, The Social CEO explores the many aspects of leading in the Social Age, such as storytelling, personal branding, managing risk and public relations. With chapters also written by practising ‘social CEOs’ working across a variety of sectors, from healthcare to sport, the book provides a wealth of insight into how social media can be used to gain a competitive advantage.” (Catalogue)
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