Millennial consumers are changing the way property is managed. This deck explores how realtors can reach new demographics with social media and communities.
2. Agenda
• About Me
• The Modern Customer Journey
• Introduction to Social Communities
• StartingYour Social Community
• ClosingThoughts
3. About Me
• Technology and marketing professional
focused on Cloud / DevOps space – past
experience at Cisco, HP, and Ingram Micro
• Founder, Albert’s List – jobs community
with 22,500 members
• Members have found work at companies
like Google, Cisco, GoPro, andTwitter
6. Buyers are Spending MoreTime Researching…
• 81% of shoppers conduct online research before buying (Adweek)
• 95% of shoppers prefer brands provide information in the buying process
(Marketbridge)
• 72% of shoppers use social media to research solutions (MarketingProfs)
7. …WhileYounger Buyers are MoreTech Savvy
• 39% of millennials engage with their phones more than people
(MarketWatch)
• 85% of millennials own smartphones (Neilsen)
• Millennials represent $1.3 trillion in spending power (Boston Consulting
Group)
10. What are Social Communities?
Platforms that provide relationship building and direct business opportunities
to help stay top-of-mind while positioning an organization as an expert
through:
• Messaging Boards
• Social Media Groups (Public/Private)
• Public Social Media Presences
11. Why are Social Communities Important?
• A path along the buyer’s journey
• Earned attention is more engaging
• Top of the Business Funnel
• Hub for your marketing strategy
13. How DoYou Use Social Communities?
• Creating attention
• Building relationships
• Customer success stories
• Helpful news and buying tips
• Expertise positioning
14. And Not?
• The hard sale
• Politics and ranting
• Inappropriate business frustrations
22. FinalThoughts
• Communities are not built overnight
• Become an advocate for you
• Amplify the customer experience
• Be authentic and appropriate
Have fun!