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Chapter 6. Crafting Messages for Electronic Media. Learning Objectives. Using electronic media in business Using networking, UGC, and Q&A sites Creating effective e-mail messages Creating effective IM and text messages Creating business blogs and microblogs Creating effective podcasts .
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Chapter 6 Crafting Messages for Electronic Media
Learning Objectives • Using electronic media in business • Using networking, UGC, and Q&A sites • Creating effective e-mail messages • Creating effective IM and text messages • Creating business blogs and microblogs • Creating effective podcasts
Brief Message Media Social Networking Community Participation E-Mail Messages Instant Messaging
Brief Message Media Text Messaging Blogs and Microblogs Podcasting Online Video
Printed Documents Make a Formal Impression Stand Out From E-Messages
Printed Documents Follow Legal Requirements Offer Security and Permanence
Human Side of Electronic Communication Conflict Emotions Security Privacy
Compositional Modes for Electronic Media Conversations Critiques and Comments Orientations Summaries
Compositional Modes for Electronic Media Reference Materials Narratives Teasers Updates and Announcements
Business Use of Social Networks • Market Intelligence • Recruiting and Connecting • Marketing Communication • Brand Communities • Location-Based Networks
Business Communication Strategies Compositional Mode Community Building Existing Conversations Promotional Efforts Online Presence Consistent Personality
User-Generated Content Compelling Easy-to-Use
Community Q&A Sites • Customers • Public Access • MembersOnly
Universality • Message Length • Flexibility • Legal Issues • E-Mail Hygiene Workplace E-Mail
Planning E-Mail Purpose Audience Protocol
Writing E-Mail Subject Lines Opening words
Completing E-Mail • Revising • Proofreading • Producing • Distributing
Business IM Benefits Reduced Costs Rapid Response Reduced Costs Rapid Response Conversation Aspects Wide Availability Conversational
Business IM Concerns • Security Issues • User Authentication • Logging Messages • Incompatibility • Spim Messages
Three-Step Process Planning Writing Completing
IM in the Workplace Courtesy Impromptu Meetings Work Focus Complex Messages Security Concerns Multiple Discussions Personal Messages Security Guidelines
Effective Blogs • Personal Style • Authentic Voice • Timely Information • Interesting Topics • Audience Participation
Blogs in Business • Project Management • Team Communication • Company News • Customer Support • Recruiting
Blogs in Business • Public Relations • Media Relations • Policies and Issues • Crisis Communication • Marketing Research
Blogs in Business • Brainstorming • Engaging Employees • Viral Marketing • Traditional Media • Community Building