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Social Network Management. Dr. David Asirvatham University of Malaya. Scope. Introduction to Social Media Impact of Social Net How Social Media can be used? Social Media and Crisis Management Social Net Management Tool Where to start? Conclusion. Introduction to Social Media.
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Social Network Management Dr. David AsirvathamUniversity of Malaya
Scope Introduction to Social Media Impact of Social Net How Social Media can be used? Social Media and Crisis Management Social Net Management Tool Where to start? Conclusion
Internet Internet is creating a new digital world. It has changed the world It is changing the way we: • Socialise • Interact • Manage • Learn • “think”
Internet is reshaping the world E-learning INTERNET Management We live in a Digital World IT professions e.g. Bill Gates, Dell Business e.g. IT companies (Microsoft, Cisco) Internet Banking e.g. e-Cash New Products e.g. Animation, PDA
Social Media Effectiveness August, 2012
Social Media Impact Today, people “listen” to social media rather than the advertisements, newspapers, TV, etc. For many social media is the “truth” Before buying a product or registering with a college, many would read the review or “like” or “Star Rating”
Social Media Impact • Social Media is about relationship building • Creating connectivity and sharing ideas, experience and opinions • Listening and Learning • Understanding Customers: customer insight, cultivate and influence customers
Social Media Impact • New way to market • Influence your brand • Part of our marketing strategy • 91% listen to other customers/students • 87% trust a friend’s recommendation over a review • Social network users trust three times more their peer opinions rather than adverts
Social Media Marketing is done by customers (reviews) Greater visibility Feedback from students Teaching and Learning May top universities/colleges are using it
How can weuse the social media? Staff and Student recruitment Engaging & influencing students and staff Branding and marketing Crisis management Building relationship with stakeholders Listen and improve your services
How can we use the Social Media? Promoting new programmes Stakeholders can discuss and provide feedback Can respond to student enquires Collaborate on projects Sharing College Calendar (e.g. Google calendar) Podcasting & blogging (Teaching & learning)
Why use social media? Social acceptancefor your college Greater exposure for your college Build your own sphere of influence Many colleges are already using it (Competition) Students are using it It is word of mouth marketing Increase ranking on Google Search
Social Media Risk Spam Defamation Online bulling Racial harassment Sexual harassment Personal data leakage Organisation information leak In many countries, employers are liable for the actions of the employees (vicarious liability)
Social Media Risk Management • Cyber bullying • Offensive text messages, threats posted, spreading lies, malicious gossips, etc • Harassment • Intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, etc
Social Media Risk Management • Block social media - impractical and ineffective • Better to have clear guideline/policy • For staff, better to set clear targets • Spell out clearly what is allowed and what is not allowed • Provide a channel for staff/students to complaint • Defense for employer: show that the employee was acting on his own accord (a frolic on his own) • Need clear policies for this
Social Media Risk – Actions to be taken College must take reasonable steps to act upon students who misuse social media College must act immediately to mitigate the damage Must investigate and take appropriate actions Today, many college don’t act, thus face greater risk Corrective actions need to be taken –example the culprit may need to remove the content or correct the content
Social Media Risk – Actions to be taken Students/staff should be regularly updated on the proper use of social media Students/staff should be given sufficient notice on the consequences if they breach the policy It must be made clear that the college will not tolerate any untrue or defamatory comments about the college and its community Guideline to staying safe online is also vital. Get input from IT professional. Need to balance between freedom of speech and managing online reputation
Social Media Risk – Actions to be taken Robust social media policy is necessary Social media policy must be appropriate with IT use Transparent and effective complaint channel must be established Make it clear that using own device or acting outside the college is no defence.
Social Network: Crisis Management Social Media is a great tool for emergency or crisis management Social media help to improve crisis management and they have beeneffective Able to disseminate information very quickly & has a ripple effect. Feedback can be very valuable during crisis Need to integrate the communication tools to current emergency policies and procedures
Crisis Management: Social Media Policy Does your college have a social media policy? Who should be responsible? Role of each party Crisis vs non-crises information Feedback mechanism SOP
Social Media Policy Personal Data (Data Protection Act) Behaviour expected from teachers, students and parents Social media: Age limit (13, 15, etc.) Hate comments, sexual content, defamation, spam, etc. Who has the right to remove these contents?
Social Media Management Tools: HootSuite Management tools for social media Brand Management Tool Sept 2012 – 4.5 million users Integrates with Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Foursquare, MySpace, WordPress andMixi.
Why should your college use HootSuite? Spread Messages quickly to all social media Amplify Conversation: Reply to all Social CRM system: Analysis Report Different Platforms – web, mobile, etc Language support Branding/marketing