Learn to utilize social media strategies that inspire behavior change in any landscape Strategic Social Media: From Marketing to Social Change, Second Edition combines best social media marketing practices with the application of traditional communication, behavior change, and marketing theories. More than a basic "how-to" guide, this innovative resource balances social media theory and real-world practice in a variety of areas, including advocacy, public health, entertainment, and education. With a clear and readable style, the authors explain the power and possibilities of social media to influence personal relationships and social change. The media environment of today is more mobile, visual, and personalized than ever before. In the second edition of Strategic Social Media, the authors incorporate advances in the field such as enhanced visual communication, digital experience sharing, omnichannel marketing, IoT, artificial intelligence, mass personalization, and social e-commerce. An entirely new chapter on utilizing social media for personal branding efforts is accompanied by new and updated examples, action plans, business models, and international case studies throughout. Covers all key aspects of strategic social media: landscape, messages, marketing and business models, social change, and the future Highlights opportunities to break down barriers with institutions of power, achieve greater transparency, and mobilize users through social media Contains social media strategies readers can apply to any past, present, or future social media platform Helps practitioners make better decisions about brand objectives and evaluate and monitor social media marketing efforts Provides clear guidance on crafting social media messages that reach intended audiences and ignite dialogue and behavior change Offering comprehensive coverage of both the theory and practice of facilitating behavior change in social media audiences, Strategic Social Media: From Marketing to Social Change, Second Edition, is essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students in digital and social media marketing courses, social media practitioners, entrepreneurs, digital content creators, journalists, activists, and marketing and public relations professionals.

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This textbook provides a lively introduction to the fast-paced and multi-faceted discipline of social media management with international examples and perspectives. Aside from focusing on practical application of marketing strategy, the textbook also takes students through the process of strategy development, ethical and accurate content curation, and strategy implementation, through detailed explanations of content creation. Combining theory and practice, Strategic Social Media Management teaches students how to take a strategic approach to social media from an organisational and business perspective, and how to measure results. Richly supported by robust and engaging pedagogy and cases in each chapter, it integrates perspectives from public relations, marketing and advertising, and examines key topics such as risk, ethics, privacy, consent, copyright issues, and crises management. It also provides dedicated coverage of content strategy and campaign planning and execution. Reflecting the demands of contemporary practice, advice on self-care for social media management is also offered, helping to protect people in this emerging profession from the negativity that they can experience online when managing an organisation’s social media presence. After reading this textbook, students will be able to develop a social media strategy, curate accurate and relevant content, and create engaging social media content that tells compelling stories, connects with target audiences and supports strategic goals and objectives. This is an ideal textbook for students studying social media strategy, marketing and management at undergraduate level. It will also be essential reading for marketing, public relations, advertising and communications professionals looking to hone their social media skills and strategies.

Drawing on a range of theoretical and empirical perspectives, this volume examines the roles strategic communications play in creating social media messaging campaigns designed to engage in digital activism. As social activism and engagement continue to rise, individuals have an opportunity to use their agency as creators and consumers to explore issues of identity, diversity, justice, and action through digital activism. This edited volume situates activism and social justice historically and draws parallels to the work of activists in today’s social movements such as modern-day feminism, Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, Missing Murdered Indigenous Women, and We Are All Khaled Said. Each chapter adds an additional filter of nuance, building a complete account of mounting issues through social media movements and at the same time scaffolding the complicated nature of digital collective action. The book will be a useful supplement to courses in public relations, journalism, social media, sociology, political science, diversity, digital activism, and mass communication at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Typically utilized by larger corporations, social media marketing and strategy is lacking in small and medium-sized nonprofit organizations. Although these organizations are beginning to incorporate this form of online communication, there is still a need to understand the best practices and proper tools to enhance an organization’s presence on the web. Cases on Strategic Social Media Utilization in the Nonprofit Sector brings together cases and chapters in order to examine both the practical and theoretical components of creating an online social community for nonprofit organizations. The technologies discussed in this publication provide organizations with the necessary cost-effective tools for fundraising, marketing, and civic engagement. This publication is an essential reference source for practitioners, academicians, researchers, and advanced-level students interested in learning how to effectively use social media technologies in the nonprofit sector.

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING: A STRATEGIC APPROACH, International Edition promises to be the seminal textbook in the field with its distinctive conceptual foundation and practical approach to developing successful social media marketing plans. A proven eight-step social media planning model provides students with a cumulative learning experience, showing them how to construct social media strategies that achieve desired marketing goals.

This new edition continues to give students a foundation in the principles of digital audience engagement and data metrics across platforms, preparing them to adapt to the quickly evolving world of digital media. It takes students through the processes of social listening, strategic design, creative engagement, and evaluation, with expert insights from social media professionals. Thoroughly updated, this second edition includes: • new strategies to guide students in the initial campaign planning phase • added content on influencers, social care teams, and newsjacking • coverage of research evaluation, the implications of findings, and articulating the ROI • expanded discussion of ethical considerations in campaign design and data collection and analysis. The book is suited to both undergraduate and post-graduate students as a primary text for courses in social/digital media marketing and public relations or a secondary text in broader public relations and marketing campaign planning and writing courses. Accompanying online resources include chapter reviews with suggestions for further resources; instructor guides; in-class exercises; a sample syllabus, assignments, and exams; and lecture slides. Visit www.routledge.com/9780367896201

The fourth edition of Social Media Strategy is an essential step-by-step blueprint for innovating change, supporting traditional marketing, advertising, and PR efforts, and leveraging consumer influence in the digital world. With a completely integrated marketing, advertising, and public relations framework, Keith Quesenberry’s up-to-date textbook goes beyond tips and tricks to systematically explore the unique qualities, challenges, and opportunities of social media. Students learn core principles and proven processes to build unique social media plans that integrate paid, earned, shared, and owned media based on business objectives, target audiences, big ideas, and social media categories. This classroom- and industry-proven text has been updated with a new infographics and concise reading sections with frequent tables, checklists, and templates. New and updated case studies in each chapter engage students in contemporary examples from small businesses, large corporations, and non-profit organizations. Focusing on cross-disciplinary strategic planning, content creation, and reporting, this accessible and highly practical text is an essential guide for students and professionals alike. Features: Each chapter includes a preview, chapter objectives, case studies, pull quotes, video links, bulleted lists, infographics, tables, and templates. Chapters end with a chapter checklist, key terms and definitions, and Experiential Learning sections with questions, exercises, and Discover and Explore activities. Keywords are bolded and defined in the text, at the end of each chapter, and in a comprehensive glossary. Template worksheets for key strategy components with business context examples. New to the Fourth Edition: Fully redesigned, robust graphics engage students visually. New figures include average online advertising costs, uses of AI in social media, and the latest generative AI integrations by company and platform. Fact sheets for each social media platform provide essential data for easy reference. Data includes daily and monthly user activity, main user demographics, advertising CPC and CPM, and content insights. Recurring College Cupcakes business example allows students to follow a strategic process in context. Appendix with a list of practical resources to keep students current in the world of social media, recommended professional certifications, personal branding, and a section on the negative effects of social media on mental health and society. Instructor Support Materials: https://textbooks.rowman.com/quesenberry4e Test banks Template worksheets Case Briefs Sample syllabi PowerPoint slides Student Flashcards Find additional templates and social media strategy updates on the author’s blog: https://www.postcontrolmarketing.com

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