Social Media Strategy Blog
Social media strategies, tips, tricks and tutorials to help smart, successful small businesses manage their own social media marketing.
It’s commonplace now for conferences and awards shows to be “live tweeted” by attendees and for that activity to be encouraged by the organizers. Sure it’s fun for those of us stuck at home to follow along as friends and colleagues win awards or heckle a speaker, or maybe pick up a few wise words from a great sold out speaker, but have you considered the benefits to your business or event?
One of the ideas I often give my clients and students for finding content for their social media strategies is to think about fun and interesting “holidays” that relate (or don’t) to their business. The obvious ones are all the health-related awareness days, weeks and months, which are good for everyone, but lesser known, more unique celebrations offer a new way to promote your business. I once suggested my daycare participate in “Chicken Dance Day” and call the media for a good news story opportunity. I mean, come on, who wouldn’t want to see preschoolers doing the chicken dance? Here is one quirky celebration for each month of 2013 to get your {chicken} juices flowing. There is something in each one that can be shared on social media, so don’t forget to take pictures.
For businesses who are in the social space, a bigger question is “How can a business help in such a tragic situation, without appearing callous?”