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Digital engAGEment : EWON case study. Kate Concannon, Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW. ANZOA CONFERENCE, MAY 2014. Fact: You can’t do without one. Everyone needs a digital strategy. Connect with consumers where they are. Leverage the cost- and time-benefits of digital platforms.
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Digital engAGEment: EWON case study Kate Concannon, Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW ANZOA CONFERENCE, MAY 2014
Fact: You can’t do without one Everyone needs a digital strategy • Connect with consumers where they are • Leverage the cost- and time-benefits of digital platforms • Leverage opportunities to actively pursue organisational objectives
Who’s online Australian internet use by age Social media use by age
Fact: You can’t do without one Everyone needs a digital strategy • Connect with consumers where they are • Leverage the cost- and time-benefits of digital platforms • Leverage opportunities to actively pursue organisational objectives
EWON’s digital strategy What we are trying to achieve What elements comprise the strategy How it’s working Looking ahead
The objectives Encouraging dialogue with stakeholders Facilitating self-service by consumers Increasing public awareness of EWON services and consumer energy & water issues Promoting EWON’s brand image Ensuring accessibility as consumer technologies and information/ communication trends evolve Delivering on all these objectives affordably
Ombudsman challenges Independence is paramount Our persona is friendly and approachable, but serious Our policy captures how we have agreed to negotiate these challenges Balancing personal nature of social media with privacy sensitivities Reputation risks: internal and external Negotiating member relations
Elements of the strategy Website www.ewon.com.au Social media: Google tools: Alerts, AdWords and Analytics E-comms: e-publication, events promotion etc
Website Point of contact and contact info Self service Accessibility Responsive web design 21% 12% 5%
Social media www.facebook.com/EWONSW www.twitter.com/EWONSW
Social media content News & promotion Themed content Shared content
Social media contact Thank yous Queries
Google tools Alerts Free credit listing helpwww.MoneySmart.gov.au Disputed credit listings reviewed for FREE via an ombudsman. AdWords Analytics
Progress report Regular reporting on key metrics to assess and improve: Website usage and content e-Newsletters and eDMs Social media content
Looking ahead Increasing online advertising budget Working with outreach to promote social media More videos Looking to learn from the experience of others