Strategy template (7 posts)

  • Hi Everyone,
    So I have to do a presentation on Thursday for a social media client and I’m looking for a strategy template to give it some structure. Can anyone suggest where I could find such a thing?

  • Could you be a little more clear about what this is to cover? Are you looking for sample of suggested calendar of content posting or the variety of platforms you would use or something else? @keithmcguinness

  • Hi Dea,
    I need it for a proposal for a potential client.

  • @keithmcguinness

    I think the fact that you’re using the word “strategy” next to the word “template” is problematic.

    Strategies need to be customized to the company. A templated approach is doomed to failure.

    Focus on what their goals are and how social media can get them there, but that’s as much of a “template” as you should rely on.

    Good luck!

  • Hi @keithmcguinness
    I think I know what you mean; you’re looking for ways to take your ideas and silo them onto paper, correct?

    With a short lived background in journalism, I think about the 5 W’s when I write strategies:

    • Who – Who is the client? Add background to their current social media.  This is where you’d talk about the voice of the client.
    • What – What are you presenting to them? Are you presenting a social media strategy or is it a part of an over all marketing plan? 
    • Where – Where will the brand be? Meaning, what channels will you actively engage and monitor?
    • When – This is frequency – how frequently will you send messages or monitor on behalf of the client?
    • Why – What’s the over all goal? increase revenue? Increased customer base? This is where you would show your metrics for measurement.

    Hope that helps! Have fun with the strategy and development!

  • Glad the question was asked, this is perfect @kristellesiarza, answered several questions for me too.  Thanks!

  • @Salesfunnelqueen, what industry are you working to put the social media strategy together?


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