Social Media is not a fad

Social Media
is not a fad.
Presented by Linda Jackson
August 26, 2011

Social Media
is a fundamental shift in the way we communicate.

Social media is a way to transmit or share information with a broad audience.

30 Billion
Pieces of information are shared on Facebook each month.
Source: NY Times, Mar 29, 2011

6 Billion
Tweets
are sent @Twitter
everymonth
Source: Twitter, August 18, 2011

<< I want to go to lunch.>>
<< I went to lunch.>>
<<This is where I ate lunch.>>
<<Why do we eat lunch?>>
<<Look at me eating lunch!>>
<<I’m really good at eating lunch.>>

Social media
is where
public relations and
word of mouth marketing
meet with technology.

With social networking, the story is more concise
160
140
120
Smartphone

Like an elevator speech, we want to get to: Tell me more…
We want to create mutually beneficial
relationships based on shared values and goals.

Our blogs share stories about what it means to be part of an Optimist Club
http://www.experienceoptimism.org
More than 1,000 stories online.
http://www.pnwdistrictoptimist.com

Optimist International is becoming social
Blogging platform
http://www.optimist.org
http://eoptimist.org
Engage and connect with Optimist Club members

Like the PNW District on Facebook (please)
https://www.facebook.com/pnwoptimist
Follow us @Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/pnwoptimist
http://twitter.com/#!/newoptimistclub

Social networking is not a fad.
It is a fundamental shift in the way we communicate.
Social networking improves your ability to influence
and promote.
Are you ready to connect?
What about your
Optimist Club?

Let’s connect!
Linda Jackson
Twitter: @newoptimistclub
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lindaj
Phone: 208.861.2310
Email: linda@newoptimistclub.com
Skype: skypelindaj25

Social Media is not a fad

by Linda Jackson on Aug 26, 2011

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