Social Media and You. A Presentation for the NC AARP.

Social Media and You

Cole WattsBrand Strategist and Digital Marketer

ColeWatts.com | @Cole_Watts

Where did Social Media Come from?

What is social media?

What Social Media Platforms Are Out There?

• Community Platforms– Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn

• Pictures– Pinterest, Flickr, Instagram, Vine

• Video– YouTube, Vimeo, iTunes Store

• Geo-App– Swarm, Yelp

Why Do People Use Social Media?

Social Media Benefits

• Community Belonging• Information Seeking• Passing Time• Entertainment• Career Advancement• Expression of Opinions• Things to Talk About

Social Media Best Practices, Be Human

• Keep Your Profile Updated.• Be Social in Social Media.• Don’t Over Share.• Keep it Short.• Respond to Both Negative and Positive

Feedback.

Parts of Social Media

How Can We Use Social Media?

A Share Goes a Long Ways

Privacy and Social Media

Questions

ww.ColeWatts.comBrand Marketer & Digital Strategist

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• President and Founder Rally The Triangle

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