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How to use social media to make your business buzz. David Kligman, AAA Steve Crescenzo, Ragan Communications Sept. 5, 2006. About me. David Kligman Strategic publications manager (electronic and print media) Five years with AAA Background Associated Press writer/editor (7 years)
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How to use social media to make your business buzz David Kligman, AAA Steve Crescenzo, Ragan Communications Sept. 5, 2006
About me • David Kligman • Strategic publications manager (electronic and print media) • Five years with AAA • Background • Associated Press writer/editor (7 years) • Delta Dental corporate communications (2 years)
About my company • AAA (California State Automobile Association) • 7,000 employees in Northern California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, Southern California (Irvine) • 100+ locations • Roadside service, insurance, travel
What is social media at AAA? • Online tools used to share opinions, insights, experiences and perspectives • “Join the Discussion Now” • Discussion thread • Feedback string • Virtual discussion • Instant dialogue tool
How it works – briefly • Tool part of daily intranet articles • Employees click “Join the Discussion Now” link • Simple login (user ID, last four SSN digits) • End of each article includes a box to add opinions or questions • Click submit – comments post instantly