<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" ><channel><title>Social Media Examiner &#187; thefordstory</title> <atom:link href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/tag/thefordstory/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com</link> <description>Your Guide to the Social Media Jungle</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:35:11 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item><title>How Ford Uses Social Media to Improve Its Brand (Video)</title><link>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/how-ford-uses-social-media-to-improve-its-brand-video/</link> <comments>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/how-ford-uses-social-media-to-improve-its-brand-video/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:00:14 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Michael Stelzner</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Expert Interviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[brand]]></category> <category><![CDATA[brand awareness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[consumer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cross pollinate]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ford]]></category> <category><![CDATA[homer simpson]]></category> <category><![CDATA[humanize]]></category> <category><![CDATA[interview]]></category> <category><![CDATA[leader]]></category> <category><![CDATA[leadership]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mentions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[metrics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[people]]></category> <category><![CDATA[positive perception]]></category> <category><![CDATA[presence]]></category> <category><![CDATA[relationship]]></category> <category><![CDATA[scott monty]]></category> <category><![CDATA[scottmonty]]></category> <category><![CDATA[senior leadership]]></category> <category><![CDATA[senior management]]></category> <category><![CDATA[social media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[social media branding]]></category> <category><![CDATA[social media examiner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[social media experts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[strategy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thefordstory]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tweetups]]></category> <category><![CDATA[twitter]]></category> <category><![CDATA[video]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/?p=649</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this interview I talk with Scott Monty—head of social media for Ford Motor Company—and the man in charge of Ford&#8217;s social media presence and initiatives like TheFordStory.com. When you think of Ford, you might think &#8220;old American car company.&#8221; However, under the direction of Scott Monty, Ford has become one of the leading big [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" title="Video Interview" src="http://cdn.socialmediaexaminer.com/images/interview-pose.png?9d7bd4" alt="" width="137" height="166" /></p><p>In this interview I talk with <a href="http://www.scottmonty.com/" target="_blank">Scott Monty</a>—head of social media for Ford Motor Company—and the man in charge of Ford&#8217;s social media presence and initiatives like <a href="http://www.thefordstory.com/" target="_blank">TheFordStory.com</a>.</p><p>When you think of Ford, you might think &#8220;old American car company.&#8221; However, under the direction of Scott Monty, Ford has become one of the leading big businesses in America using social media to connect directly with consumers. And it certainly seems that Ford is on the right track to success, <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/nov2009/db2009112_075062.htm" target="_blank">recently reporting 1 billion dollars in profit</a>!</p><p>In this video, you&#8217;ll learn how Ford uses TweetUps to help Ford executives connect with customers across America and how Ford is humanizing its brand. Scott also provides advice to other businesses that are looking to capitalize on social media. Scott also has a little fun, as you&#8217;ll see&#8230;</p><p><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">VIEW VIDEO HERE NOW:</span></strong></p> <iframe src='http://player.vimeo.com/video/7595117?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0' width='480' height='271' frameborder='0'></iframe><p><span id="more-649"></span></p><p>What did you think about the video? 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