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The latest in our monthly decks looks at making your event or conference fit for social media.

Don't just attach a hashtag and think that's job done. Use some of the many social tools available to start a conversation before , during and after your event...
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Top Tips On Making Your Event Social Media Friendly

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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TOP TIPS ON MAKING YOUR EVENT SOCIAL MEDIA FRIENDLY

A HAIKU DECK BY @SHIRLEYAYRES AND @PAULBROMFORD
The latest in our monthly decks looks at making your event or conference fit for social media.

Don't just attach a hashtag and think that's job done. Use some of the many social tools available to start a conversation before , during and after your event...
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IT'S NOW COMMON FOR CONFERENCES AND EVENTS TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA

BUT THERE'S A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN USING IT AND USING IT WELL
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BEING SOCIAL IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST A HASHTAG

HERE ARE SOME TOP TIPS
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DECIDE ON THE HASHTAG AS SOON AS YOU START PLANNING

A BASIC TIP - BUT MAKE SURE YOU ONLY USE ONE!

CHOOSE A SHORT AND UNIQUE HASHTAG

NOT.... #careandsupportconference2014
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START THE CONVERSATION BEFORE THE EVENT

GET PEOPLE TALKING AND CONNECTING!
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SET UP A TWITTER LIST OF EVERYONE ATTENDING

INCLUDE THOSE CONTRIBUTING ONLINE
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SET UP A YAMMER SITE TO DISCUSS OR SHAPE THE AGENDA

INVITE QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
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ENSURE THE VENUE HAS SUFFICIENT WIFI

FOR THE PEOPLE ATTENDING
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MAKE SURE THE WIFI IS WORKING ON THE DAY

PROVIDE EASY TO USE LOG IN DETAILS AND PASSWORD
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INCLUDE THE TWITTER NAMES OF SPEAKERS WITHIN THE PROGRAMME

IDEALLY THIS SHOULD INCLUDE ATTENDEES TOO

ALSO INCLUDE TWITTER NAMES ON ATTENDEE BADGES!

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CONSIDER USING A 'SOCIAL REPORTER' TO TWEET

IT'S HARD TO KEEP AN EYE ON THE PHYSICAL EVENT AND REACTION ONLINE!
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A SOCIAL REPORTER CAN HELP WITH THE ONLINE NARRATIVE

AND HELP FIELD QUESTIONS
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THESE QUESTIONS SHOULD BE ANSWERED BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE EVENT

REMIND SPEAKERS YOU'LL BE PAUSING FOR ONLINE QUESTIONS

BEAR IN MIND THESE MAY BE MORE CHALLENGING!

CONSIDER A LIVESTREAM

THEY ARE LESS EXPENSIVE THAN YOU MIGHT THINK
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MAKE SURE YOUR TWEETS ADD VALUE TO THE EVENT

RESIST THE URGE TO RETWEET ALL THE TWEETS SAYING HOW GREAT IT IS!!
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POST THE SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS ON SLIDESHARE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

SLIDESHARE HAS A LOT MORE REACH THAN YOUR OWN WEBSITE
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CONSIDER A STORIFY OF THE EVENT

AND KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING!

WE'D LOVE TO HEAR YOUR TIPS!

@SHIRLEYAYRES @PAULBROMFORD