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10 WAYS TO ENGAGE
YOUR FANS




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Table of Contents


I      Introduction…Page 3
II     Tip 1: Content is King…Pages 4-6
III    Tip 2: Leverage Your Assets…Pages 7-8
IV     Tip 3: Fans Only…Pages 9-10
V      Tip 4: Keep it Fresh…Pages 11-12
VI     Tip 5: We Have a Winner…Pages 13-14
VII    Tip 6: Comments Spur Conversation…Page 15
VIII   Tip 7: Let Users Guide Content…Page 16-17
IX     Tip 8: Set Engagement Goals…Pages 18
X      Tip 9: Start a Conversation…Page 19-20
XI     Tip 10: Publish or Perish…Page 21-22
XII    Conclusion…Page 23




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Introduction


Just when you thought you’d figured out the Web, along comes Facebook. If you find yourself navigating
the world’s most popular social network like a first mate without a sextant and compass, you’re not alone.
While most Facebook users know the ins and outs of communicating and sharing with friends, the majority
of professionals who suddenly need to use Facebook for business find themselves at a loss.

The purpose of this white paper is to provide brand marketers with a series of strategies and best practices
for engaging consumers on Facebook through the use of Pages and the Facebook News Feed. Most of the
tips that we offer are actionable steps that can be taken without relying on web developers and designers.
This white paper is filled with pointers that are simple to implement – all it takes is a little bit of effort and
a lot of persistence and dedication. Before you know it, you’ll turn your meager fan base into an army of
dedicated brand advocates who are willing to help you market your brand.

These tried and true strategies have produced results for our clients (including seven of the top ten brand
advertisers in the world). Remember, Facebook is a TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION CHANNEL. In-your-face
banner ads and rich media take-overs are quickly becoming a thing of the past – as invisible to regular
Internet users as the code that powers the websites that they visit. Your Page should focus on maintaining
a conversation with your fans. It’s called social media for a reason – read on to find out how to make your
brand social.




           “We know that the Facebook audience is incredibly
           engaged and that these metrics are increasing every
           month. As brands, Facebook allows us to connect and                               “Our fans truly are our biggest brand ambas-
           communicate with this engaged audience in a much                                  sadors and through social media we were able
           personal way, putting them in direct contact with our                             to ignite a conversation about Hot Wheels, to
           brands’ Editors. The “Like” functionality allows us to                            deepen brand affinity and build a relationship




                                                                                             Community Management, Mattel 	
  
           reach and converse with those we know are interested                              with our consumers.”
           in hearing from us and are already have an affinity to and
           are engaged with our brand.”                                                      - Betsy Burkett, Director, Digital Media and

           - Laura Pinneke, Senior Social Media Manager, New
           Media Marketing & Services, Meredith Corporation




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Tip 1: Content is King
With millions of Facebook users worldwide, it’s impossible to pigeonhole the desires of everyone. If you’re
not trying to reach a specific audience, it’s OK to cast a wide net with your content strategy. However, if
your users fit a particular demographic, it’s important to remember that your brand connections have al-
ready expressed a desire to learn more and interact with content suited to their interests. Concentrate your
content strategy on imagery and messaging that is familiar to your advocates, but punctuate that familiarity
with something that users have never seen before.



                Example #1: Aflac




                                                                          Aflac’s mascot, the Aflac Duck has a pervasive pres-
                                                                          ence in popular culture. As a result, the brand decided to
                                                                          concentrate their Facebook strategy on their well-known
                                                                          ‘spokes-duck.’ The design of the Facebook tab matches
                                                                          the aesthetic of the corporate site, but the content fo-
                                                                          cuses solely on the Aflac duck, rather than Aflac’s core
                                                                          offering of supplemental insurance. Facebook fans are
                                                                          treated to a library of Aflac duck commercials (which are
                                                                          unavailable on the corporate website), the Duck’s official
                                                                          Twitter feed, and virtual Duck gifts, which link directly to
                                                                          the point of purchase on Aflac’s e-commerce microsite
                                                                          www.duckgear.com.




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Tip 1: Content is King
Example #2: Larry King Live
Larry King Live has been a fixture on CNN for decades. The CNN website is filled with multi-media content
to support the dispersal of current events, their wealth of programming, and numerous brand-sponsored
marketing initiatives. As a result, Larry King’s web-content is buried deep within CNN.com, making it dif-
ficult for fans of the show to find the latest news from their favorite host. Larry King’s presence on the CNN
website amounts to an archive of past blog-posts from Larry and his producers.



                                             The Larry King Live Facebook Page gives fans every-
                                             thing that is lacking from the CNN website. Mr. King’s
                                             personal tweets and a Facebook exclusive ‘Welcome’
                                             video occupy prominent real estate on the custom tab.
                                             Polls are updated frequently to correspond with news-
                                             worthy topics and fans are given a chance to share
                                             their opinions my posting their favorite Larry King mo-
                                             ments to the News Feed. Notice how the RSS Feed
                                             of the Larry King Live blog is well below the fold – en-
                                             suring that fans are presented with content unique to
                                             Facebook as soon as they reach the tab. Overall, the
                                             Page’s design matches the look and feel of the Larry
                                             King Show set, which provides a familiar and polished
                                             experience that reassures fans that they have con-
                                             nected with the official page of their favorite talk show.




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Tip 1: Content is King
Example #3: Starwood SPG
The Starwood SPG website is targeted solely at Preferred Guests. The focal point of the website is the SPG
reservation engine. Obviously, the number one goal of the website is to drive web bookings at Starwood
properties all over the world. Users must navigate deep into the website to find information and photos
relevant to their chosen destinations.




        The SPG Facebook Page provides an engaging ex-
        perience to both members and non-members of the
        brand’s rewards club. Images of exotic and metropoli-
        tan resorts and hotels occupy the ‘hero slot’ at the top
        of the Page. Fans are prompted to publish a Wish List
        of Starwood destinations to the News Feed or to post
        photos of their Starwood vacation to the brand’s Wall
        and Photo Tab. The brand’s goal for the Page was to
        spread word of mouth about SPG properties to non-
        members, while providing a fan friendly environment
        for frequent Starwood travelers. The booking engine is
        relegated to the bottom of the tab, as the brand un-
        derstands that Facebook should be a conduit to drive
        reservations, rather than a destination for e-bookings.
        The brand’s style guidelines are perfectly matched, cre-
        ating a seamless experience for users navigating from
        Facebook to Starwood’s main web presence.




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Tip 2: Leverage Your Assets
The bottom line here is do not reinvent the wheel. Leveraging pre-existing assets allows for branding con-
sistency as well as quick turnaround times when updating or changing the content on your tab. However,
don’t just duplicate your corporate website on your Facebook Page. We’ve had a lot of clients who have
had success using content that’s familiar to visitors of their website in social ways. Brands from virtually any
vertical can unearth archival images from past ad campaigns and use them in a variety of ways to treat fans
to engaging and interactive content on their Facebook Page.



         Example #1: Saks Fifth Avenue




                             Saks Fifth Avenue has been a New York fixture since 1902. The brand is familiar to consumers
                             all over the world as a standard bearer in the world of luxury shopping. Saks is no stranger to
                             print and direct mail advertising. It’s been their bread and butter for the good part of a century.
                             The Wall Post below demonstrates a brilliant aspect of their Facebook marketing strategy.
                             ‘Saks Archive Fridays’ is the perfect example of a brand leveraging existing assets as a part
                             of a social media campaign. Saks can recycle nostalgic imagery on a regular schedule while
                             providing fans with exclusive looks at fashions from a bygone era. In addition, the scheduling
                             of archival content dispersal sets user expectations, giving fans a reason to return to the Page
                             on a weekly basis.




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Tip 2: Leverage Your Assets

Example #2: Dreamworks Animation - Shrek
If anyone has content to leverage as assets on a Facebook Page, it’s an animation studio. Shrek is one of
the most successful animated film franchises in history – leading to stupendous brand awareness and loy-
alty from audiences of all ages. The release of the fourth and final chapter in the Shrek series in May 2010
was supported by the launch of a custom tab filled with imagery focused on the franchises most popular
characters. Animation inherently creates artwork and designs that can be leveraged in the development and
deployment of interactive social campaigns.




              In the weeks leading up to the film’s re-
              lease, Dreamworks Animation focused
              the Shrek Facebook Page on recogniz-
              able characters from past films to peak
              audience interest and excitement. Users
              were prompted to choose their favorite
              characters and share them with friends
              in the form of virtual gifts or ‘Top 3’ lists.
              Once the movie hit theaters, Dreamworks
              slowly rolled out more imagery and content
              focused on the plot of the newest install-
              ment in the series. The brand launched a
              second custom tab focused solely on the
              ‘Ogre Resistance’ theme that is central to
              the film’s plot. Rich-media widgets were
              embedded on both tabs, allowing Dream-
              works to disperse content built for the
              open web on their Facebook Page. This al-
              lowed the brand to reach a wider audience
              through frequent News Feed posts with
              call-outs to the content that might have
              never been found by fans on the open web.




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Tip 3: Fans Only
Fan totals are the most transparent metric on Facebook. As a result, the gradual increase in your fan base
is one of the primary means of displaying social marketing success. Drive up those fan numbers by ‘gating’
your tabs and sapplets. The key is a strong call to action that will spur first time visitors to ‘like’ your brand
for access to content reserved for brand advocates.



Example #1: Samsung USA


                                                        The ‘Fan Only’ Sweepstakes or Give-Away gets a lot of press in
                                                        social media circles. Brands are eager to brag about their drastic
                                                        fan-count increases that result from these ‘holistic’ campaigns. The
                                                        reason holistic is in quotes is that these success stories need to be
                                                        taken with a grain of salt. Many of the most successful ‘fan-only’
                                                        promotions have been supported by large ad buys, which are natu-
                                                        rally going to drive up fan tallies. Add the prospect of ‘free stuff’ into
                                                        the mix and you’ve got a recipe for explosive growth. However, not
                                                        all brands have the money to spend on media or the resources to
                                                        give away free merchandise. But potential fans can still be incented
                                                        to like your Page with the promise of exclusive content that only fans
                                                        can interact with.




                                                  Example #2: American Express
     Another great tactic for expanding your
     fan base is the use of dynamic images
     that refresh when the user clicks ‘like.’
     In the example above, American Ex-
     press partnered with Travelocity to re-
     ward AMEX fans with $100 dollars in
     savings on hotel bookings in exchange
                                                                      	
  




     for a simple click on the ‘like’ button.
     Facebook users who visit the American
     Express ‘New Offers’ tab for the first
     time are prompted to ‘like’ the page for
     an exclusive deal. Once the user clicks
     ‘like’, the tab dynamically refreshes
     replacing the incentive image with a
     banner that links directly to the point of
     purchase on the open web.




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Tip 3: Fans Only
Example #3: True Religion, Scottrade, Playboy
Fan totals are the most transparent metric on Facebook. As a result, the gradual increase in your fan base
is one of the primary means of displaying social marketing success. Drive up those fan numbers by ‘gating’
your tabs and sapplets. The key is a strong call to action that will spur first time visitors to ‘like’ your brand
for access to content reserved for brand advocates.




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Tip 4: Keep it Fresh
Facebook is a dynamic medium and users expect constantly changing content. Capturing return users is
key to the success of your Page as these connections have expressed more than a cursory interest in your
brand. Make sure you meet their expectations by providing fresh content whenever possible. Whatever you
do, don’t let the Page get stale. In our experience, brands that post Newsfeed stories about updated con-
tent have seen dramatic increases in traffic to their custom tabs in the twenty-four hour period after their
announcement.


     Example #1: People.com

         Fifteen years ago, People Magazine
         didn’t have much competition in the
         ‘celebrity weekly’ sub-vertical of pe-
         riodical publishing. In the years since,
         the real-time nature of information
         dispersal on the Internet has made it
         imperative for People.com to have a
         scalable and sustainable web pres-
         ence. Without the ability to constantly
         update content with the most topical
         and relevant news, People.com would
         fall well behind the hundreds of web-
         sites that post fresh stories and imag-
         ery on a daily basis.
         The example to the left displays one
         aspect of People.com’s 360-degree
         strategy to spur return visits to their
                                                                   	
  




         Facebook Page. Each day People.
         com updates a ‘Hot Topic’ quiz on their
         custom tab with a question that relates
         to one of the entertainment stories that
         people chat about around the water
         cooler. Rather than trusting that fans
         will return of their own volition, People
         publishes a corresponding News Feed
         post which calls-out the topic of the
         day and drives traffic directly to the
         freshly updated content on their Page.




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Tip 4: Keep it Fresh
Example #2: Redbox




                                              	
  




    Redbox is another business which must, for necessity’s sake, keep
    their Facebook Page updated with fresh content. The brand is
    locked in an ongoing struggle with competitors in the DVD/video
    rental space, like Netflix, iTunes, and cable movies on demand.
    Most consumers make their choices for movie rentals based on
    convenience and range of choice. Redbox has the convenience an-
    gle covered with over a billion DVDs rented from storefront vending
    machines since their inception. The brand also keeps themselves
    at the top of consumer’s minds with frequent News Feed posts that
    inform and spur conversations with advocates. However, the real
    value proposition of their Facebook campaign is the ability to keep
    fans informed about the latest releases available from Redbox. The
    custom tab is updated regularly with new trailers, film synopses,
    and polls. Each content update is accompanied by a correspond-
    ing News Feed post. In addition, a focal point of the tab is a mini-
    Facebook Wall that prompts users to leave reviews of the films that
    they have recently seen – creating a repository of constantly rotating
    user-generated content.




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Tip 5: We Have a Winner!
Limited time promotions, contests, and sweepstakes are some of the most powerful weapons in the Face-
book advertisers’ arsenal. The ticking clock is a sub-conscious psychological motivator for users to take
an action on your page. However, limited time contests work best if they are true to their name. Creating
a conga-line of contests will only have your users dancing towards the exits to avoid what they see as an
ulterior motive for forthcoming spam. Several of our clients have increased traction and return visits to their
tabs by running frequent unannounced sweepstakes and raffles. The element of surprise is key to roping in
frequent returnees.



     Example #1: Budweiser




                                                                                          Budweiser is constantly roll-
                                                                                          ing out new content to keep
                                                                                          their Facebook Page topi-
                                                                                          cal. Most of their social pro-
                                                                                          motions are tied to a specific
                                                                                          events or holidays – typically
                                                                                          the times when the purchase
                                                                                          of alcoholic beverages is peak-
                                           ing. In the example above, Budweiser implemented an un-announced sweep-
                                           stakes, which gave fans a chance to win tickets to the Austin City Limits Mu-
                                           sic Festival. The Sweepstakes was ‘fan-gated’ and flanked with supporting
                                           content, which was all relevant to the busy summer music festival season. A
                                           simple sweepstakes presents a minimal barrier for entrants, as users just need
                                           to supply basic personal information for chance to win – rather than submit-
                                           ting or uploading photos, videos, or testimonials. A random drawing increases
                                           entries because every user feels like they have a chance at the grand prize.




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Tip 5: We Have a Winner!
Example #2: DVF


   The development of a custom application or micro-site
   in which users upload content can be costly and time
   consuming. Instead, leverage the native capabilities of
   Facebook. Diane von Furstenberg runs a weekly promo-
   tion on their Facebook Page that prompts fans of the
   brand to post photos of themselves to the brand Wall,
   decked out in DVF’s latest fashions. Each week DVF
   picks a winner and posts the winning photo to their cus-
   tom tab. As a result of this simple promotion, the brand
   sees constant activity on its Wall from advocates sharing
   their love of DVF fashions.




                                      Example #3: Travelzoo



                                                                                    The right contest theme can go a long way
                                                                                    toward creating a conversation around your
                                                                                    brand. Travelzoo deployed a contest for
                                                                                    fan photos of destination weddings, which
                                                                                    resulted in a sudden flurry of page activity.
                                                                                    Fans immediately posted terrific user-gen-
                                                                                    erated photos that helped inspire further
                                                                                    ‘likes’ and comments. Travelzoo took this
                                                                                    success to the next level by using the best
                                                                                    photos in a special poll on their custom tab.
                                                                                    Fans were asked to vote for their favorite
                                                                                    user-generated image, and owners of the
                                                               chosen photos rallied their friends to vote for their image. No
                                                               prize was needed to motivate these users to participate (other
                                                               than a call-out in the News Feed to the winning photo submis-
                                                               sion). Travelzoo’s fans were excited to join in the conversation
                                                               because of the recognition and attention they were receiving
                                                               from one of their favorite brands. Users are ready and willing to
                                                               talk about your brand and to give you valuable content for your
                                                               social presence… all you need to do is ask.




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Tip 6: Comments Spur Conversation
You want users to interact with the content on your tabs and you want them to share their thoughts about
your brand with the community. Both can be accomplished with the implementation of a FB Comment
section on your custom tab. Prompt your connections to engage with the Plug-In and subsequently voice
their personal opinions by publishing their comment to the Facebook News Feed. With Facebook’s plans to
socialize the web, it’s crucial to let your user base know that you see them as more than data points. Let
the people’s voice be heard!


Example #1: Mitsubishi Motors



    Mitsubishi Motors has filled their Facebook Page with a
    wealth of content about each make/model of car in their
    line-up. While the Page is filled with information, pho-
    tos, and videos to excite potential automobile buyers,
    the brand is also careful not to ignore current and long-
    term Mitsubishi owners. A simple FB Comment Wall
    was paired with a thumbnail image of the front grill of a
    vintage Mitsubishi. Users were asked to weigh in and
    guess the model and year based on the clue provided.
    This concept provided a forum for conversation that can
    be easily updated with new imagery and questions in
    order to keep fans coming back for more.




                    Example #2: Southwest Airlines



                                  Southwest Airlines concentrates their Facebook Page on
                                  informing frequent flyers about the primary value proposi-
                                  tion of traveling with the brand. One of Southwest’s key
                                  selling points to consumers is the absence of a fee for
                                  checked bags on domestic flights. A poll filled with irrever-
                                  ent responses prompted users to choose what other air-
                                  lines might charge for next. A corresponding FB Comment
                                  Wall allowed users to further elaborate on their answers or
                                  to even add an answer of their own. Southwest humanized
                                  their brand by sharing in air-travelers frustration about the
                                  escalating fees for basic services on most airlines. In addi-
                                  tion, they positioned themselves as willing to listen to their
                                  travelers, which is something that many of their competi-
                                  tors would avoid within the social space.




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Tip 7: Let Users Guide Content
Flexibility is crucial when it comes to planning and implementing your Facebook marketing strategy. The key
to success is the ability to make content changes frequently. Prompt your users to upload photos and add
the best submissions to an image gallery or ask your connections to weigh in on what they’d like to see
on the Page. If your brand has a cohesive marketing strategy that accounts for both traditional and digital
media, experiment with letting your fan base dictate the direction of Facebook content proliferation. Or take
it one step further and let advocates have a say about your television and print ad campaigns.


Example #1: Taco Bell




                                                                                                 Taco Bell has well over
                                                                                                 two million Facebook fans,
                                                                                                 thanks in no small part to
                                                                                                 their popularity amongst
                                                                                                 Facebook’s largest demo-
                                                                                                 graphic (18-34 year olds).
                                                                                                 The fast-food giant is not
                                                                                                 afraid to let their powerful
                                                                                                 audience have a voice in the
                                              direction of their Facebook campaigns. A promotion in early 2010 prompted
                                              users to join in a crusade for the re-release of the US two-dollar bill and a
                                              longer-running campaign focuses on a retro-inspired team of Taco Bell super-
                                              heroes. However, the brand doesn’t rely solely on their customized content to
                                              engage their fans. Taco Bell’s social marketing team ensures that the brand
                                              maintains a constant presence in the Facebook News Feed with posts similar
                                              to the example above. In this case, the brand polls users to see which menu
                                              item they would like to see featured in the following week’s profile photo.




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Tip 7: Let Users Guide Content
Example #2: Kraft Foods


  Kraft Foods has over a hundred
  brands under its umbrella – each
  with its own distinct marketing
  and advertising presence. The
  Kraft Foods Facebook Page
  doesn’t focus on one brand in
  particular – nor does it focus on
  selling products. Instead the Kraft
  Foods positioned their Facebook
  Page as an outlet for information
  about their employees, corporate
  responsibility, and community in-
  volvement. This strategy goes a
  long way towards putting Kraft
  Foods in a positive light with con-
  sumers who might view the brand
  as an unapproachable corporate
  entity. Kraft is not only interested
  in seeing what their fans have to
  say about their policies and com-
  munity outreach efforts – they’re
  also keen on allowing consumers
  to have a say about the direction
  of their Facebook Page. A FB
  Comment Wall in the example
  below lets fans voice their opin-
  ion about what should be includ-
  ed in future iterations of the Kraft
  Foods Page.




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Tip 8: Set Engagement Goals
When you let your fans know what your goals are, they’ll naturally take actions to help you succeed. In-
clude messaging that promises users first-look content, if they help you reach internal goals for interac-
tions, comments, likes, and fan totals. When your goals are reached, make sure to thank your fans for their
help – and more importantly make sure you deliver what you promised. These fans are in your corner – let
them do your marketing for you!



Example #1: Steve Madden, La-Z-Boy

  In both examples above, brands lever-
  aged the wide-reach of the Facebook
  Newsfeed to keep fans updated on the
  progress of two disparate social market-
  ing campaigns. Steve Madden deployed
  a sweepstakes with drawing times de-
  termined by the growth of the Page’s
  fan base. Daily News Feed messaging
  updated the audience about the growing
  fan count and informed users about win-
  ners and the next drawing milestone.
  La-Z-Boy recently launched a charitable
  campaign to help raise money for ‘Ron-
  ald McDonald House.’ The campaign is
  driven primarily by donation drop-boxes
  at retail stores and Ronald McDonald
  Houses across the nation, but Facebook
  activity by fans also plays a large part in
  spreading awareness and boosting the
  amount of money raised.
  The graphic above repre-
  sents a small piece of the
  campaign: for each virtual
  Comfort Bear shared,La-
  Z-Boy will donate a dol-
  lar to this worthy cause.
  Notice the prominent call
  to action as well as the
  counting ticker which
  dynamically displays the
  campaigns progress to-
  wards its goal.




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Tip 9: Start a Conversation
Facebook is the most powerful communication tool on the planet. What’s the best way to start a dialogue
with your brand advocates? Ask a question, of course! Prompting users to share their personal feelings and
opinions engenders a feeling of trust – and let’s your fans know you are always listening. Take things one
step further by reposting user responses as official messaging. Don’t forget to give the fans their props by
including a call-out to their name or a comment on their activity.



Example #1: Carnival Cruise Lines



                                                                                                   All the action on the Facebook
                                                                                                   Page doesn’t necessarily have
                                                                                                   to take place on the Wall or the
                                                                                                   custom tab. Carnival Cruise
                                                                                                   Lines constantly monitors their
                                                                                                   Photos tab for user-submitted
                                                                                                   pictures. This is particularly
                                                                                                   important for a travel/hospital-
                                                                                                   ity brand, as people love post-
                                                                                                   ing photos of their vacations to
                                                                                                   Facebook for their friends to
                                                                                                   see. In this example, six satis-
                                                                                                   fied cruisers posted an image
                                                                                                   of their reverie aboard one
                                                                                                   of Carnival’s ships. Carnival
                                                                                                   proved that they care about
                                                                                                   their loyal customers by com-
                                                                                                   menting on the fan photo. Even
                                                                                                   better, the response was high-
                                                                                                   lighted by a personal signature
                                                                                                   from a Carnival employee.




                                                                                 	
  




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Tip 9: Start a Conversation
Example #2: Marshalls
   	
  




                                           Marshalls’ Facebook Wall is filled with positive feedback from consum-
                                           ers and fans. One of the most frequent threads on the Marshalls’ Wall
                                           revolves around the absence of Marshalls in many metropolitan areas
                                           around the world. Marshalls is extremely pro-active in responding to
                                           their fans – answering their concerns, complaints, and questions in a
                                           timely manner. Disgruntled consumers who are bitter about not having
                                           Marshalls in their neighborhood are handled diplomatically. Each post
                                           is responded to personally, with suggestions or comments designed to
                                           build and maintain brand loyalty.




          Example #3: Borders Books and Music




           Asking questions to spur conversations is one of the oldest strategies for engaging users within a
           social environment. Facebook users have become accustomed to brands asking frequent ques-
           tions in the News Feed in order to drive interactions and visits to the Page. Borders Books and
           Music put a creative spin on the News Feed question with a series of fill-in-the-blank queries.
           Each query was designed to provoke a personal response from users. This strategy can also
           serve a secondary purpose – the comments and responses that fans leave on the Wall can be
           invaluable market intelligence about the reading habits of Borders’ fans.




                                                                   www.buddymedia.com   partner@buddymedia.com   © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential   20
Tip 10: Publish or Perish
Without the Facebook Newsfeed, all of the above strategies are doomed for failure. Your Wall – and its abil-
ity to post messaging to each fans’ home page- is the primary driver of return visits to Facebook Pages. If
you’re not letting your fans know what’s happening on your Page, it’s likely they won’t proactively choose
to return. Engage your brand advocates with Newsfeed posts that ask questions, reveal enhancements, or
make promises. Remember, the Wall is only part of the social experience – so be sure to drive your fans to
your custom tab. This will undoubtedly provoke more interaction and sharing, which naturally leads to more
traction for your Page.



Example #1: The Vampire Diaries



   The Vampire Diaries was one of the most successful
   new shows of the Fall 2009 television season – and
   that success shows in the fan count of close to 3 mil-
   lion on the program’s Facebook Page. The Wall and
   News Feed are crucial to any television show’s suc-
   cess on Facebook. There are a number of different
   strategies that can be employed to keep the show at
   the forefront of the fan’s mind.

   The CW’s Vampire Diaries follows a logical cycle of
   progression in its News Feed strategy. First, the CW
   posts a story about the next airdate; they follow soon
   after with a sneak-peak at the forthcoming episode.
   These initial posts are typically followed by several
   messages offering access to supplemental content
   like the interactive material on the custom tab or ex-
   clusive web-content on the CW website. Once an
   episode airs, the Vampire Diaries rewards fans who
   might have missed the episode by immediately post-
   ing a link to watch the full-episode online.




                                                            www.buddymedia.com   partner@buddymedia.com   © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential   21
Tip 10: Publish or Perish
Example #2: HGTV




                                           While the CW launches different Facebook
                                           Pages for each of its shows, HGTV concen-
                                           trates all of its Facebook activity on a single
                                           central hub for its cable channel. The series
                                           of News Feed posts on the left exemplifies
                                           the importance of mixing up the types of
                                           messages that you post for fans. Over the
                                           course of a 24-hour period, HGTV man-
                                           ages to reach a disparate audience of fans
                                           with their messaging. A video clip excites
                                           fans of House Hunters with a sneak peak at
                                           the latest episode. This is followed by the
                                           chance to win a sweepstakes and a targeted
                                           question designed to provoke an emotional
                                           response. A post about the newest episode
                                           of House Hunters International gives fans an
                                           ample amount of information about what to
                                           expect when tuning in. Finally, a memorial
                                           post on September 11 gets more traction
                                           than any visible post in the Feed – proving
                                           that messaging does not necessarily have to
                                           focus on brand messaging to be effective.




                            www.buddymedia.com   partner@buddymedia.com   © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential   22
Conclusion


With over 500 million users and pervasive market penetration in the most populous nations in the world,
Facebook is here to stay. The brands used as examples in this White Paper are all household names, but
that doesn’t mean that the strategies and pointers provided here won’t work for businesses with less brand
awareness. Engaging Facebook users with unique social content is not exclusive to Fortune 1000 compa-
nies and omnipresent entertainment properties. It can be accomplished by any business, in any vertical.
That’s what Facebook is all about – making the world a smaller place, by facilitating the process by which
people and brands connect and share.

Deploying a handful of these strategies will have a measureable impact on your social presence. You’ll see
fan counts rise and subsequently, you’ll see an increase in engagements, interactions, and content shares.
However, these tips and pointers are only a single piece of a much larger puzzle. Contact our sales team
today to find out more about how Buddy Media can help your business leverage the power of Facebook.




                                                    www.buddymedia.com   partner@buddymedia.com   © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential   23

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Top ten ways to engage people on facebook

  • 1. 10 WAYS TO ENGAGE YOUR FANS www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential
  • 2. Table of Contents I Introduction…Page 3 II Tip 1: Content is King…Pages 4-6 III Tip 2: Leverage Your Assets…Pages 7-8 IV Tip 3: Fans Only…Pages 9-10 V Tip 4: Keep it Fresh…Pages 11-12 VI Tip 5: We Have a Winner…Pages 13-14 VII Tip 6: Comments Spur Conversation…Page 15 VIII Tip 7: Let Users Guide Content…Page 16-17 IX Tip 8: Set Engagement Goals…Pages 18 X Tip 9: Start a Conversation…Page 19-20 XI Tip 10: Publish or Perish…Page 21-22 XII Conclusion…Page 23 www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 2
  • 3. Introduction Just when you thought you’d figured out the Web, along comes Facebook. If you find yourself navigating the world’s most popular social network like a first mate without a sextant and compass, you’re not alone. While most Facebook users know the ins and outs of communicating and sharing with friends, the majority of professionals who suddenly need to use Facebook for business find themselves at a loss. The purpose of this white paper is to provide brand marketers with a series of strategies and best practices for engaging consumers on Facebook through the use of Pages and the Facebook News Feed. Most of the tips that we offer are actionable steps that can be taken without relying on web developers and designers. This white paper is filled with pointers that are simple to implement – all it takes is a little bit of effort and a lot of persistence and dedication. Before you know it, you’ll turn your meager fan base into an army of dedicated brand advocates who are willing to help you market your brand. These tried and true strategies have produced results for our clients (including seven of the top ten brand advertisers in the world). Remember, Facebook is a TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION CHANNEL. In-your-face banner ads and rich media take-overs are quickly becoming a thing of the past – as invisible to regular Internet users as the code that powers the websites that they visit. Your Page should focus on maintaining a conversation with your fans. It’s called social media for a reason – read on to find out how to make your brand social. “We know that the Facebook audience is incredibly engaged and that these metrics are increasing every month. As brands, Facebook allows us to connect and “Our fans truly are our biggest brand ambas- communicate with this engaged audience in a much sadors and through social media we were able personal way, putting them in direct contact with our to ignite a conversation about Hot Wheels, to brands’ Editors. The “Like” functionality allows us to deepen brand affinity and build a relationship Community Management, Mattel   reach and converse with those we know are interested with our consumers.” in hearing from us and are already have an affinity to and are engaged with our brand.” - Betsy Burkett, Director, Digital Media and - Laura Pinneke, Senior Social Media Manager, New Media Marketing & Services, Meredith Corporation www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 3
  • 4. Tip 1: Content is King With millions of Facebook users worldwide, it’s impossible to pigeonhole the desires of everyone. If you’re not trying to reach a specific audience, it’s OK to cast a wide net with your content strategy. However, if your users fit a particular demographic, it’s important to remember that your brand connections have al- ready expressed a desire to learn more and interact with content suited to their interests. Concentrate your content strategy on imagery and messaging that is familiar to your advocates, but punctuate that familiarity with something that users have never seen before. Example #1: Aflac Aflac’s mascot, the Aflac Duck has a pervasive pres- ence in popular culture. As a result, the brand decided to concentrate their Facebook strategy on their well-known ‘spokes-duck.’ The design of the Facebook tab matches the aesthetic of the corporate site, but the content fo- cuses solely on the Aflac duck, rather than Aflac’s core offering of supplemental insurance. Facebook fans are treated to a library of Aflac duck commercials (which are unavailable on the corporate website), the Duck’s official Twitter feed, and virtual Duck gifts, which link directly to the point of purchase on Aflac’s e-commerce microsite www.duckgear.com. www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 4
  • 5. Tip 1: Content is King Example #2: Larry King Live Larry King Live has been a fixture on CNN for decades. The CNN website is filled with multi-media content to support the dispersal of current events, their wealth of programming, and numerous brand-sponsored marketing initiatives. As a result, Larry King’s web-content is buried deep within CNN.com, making it dif- ficult for fans of the show to find the latest news from their favorite host. Larry King’s presence on the CNN website amounts to an archive of past blog-posts from Larry and his producers. The Larry King Live Facebook Page gives fans every- thing that is lacking from the CNN website. Mr. King’s personal tweets and a Facebook exclusive ‘Welcome’ video occupy prominent real estate on the custom tab. Polls are updated frequently to correspond with news- worthy topics and fans are given a chance to share their opinions my posting their favorite Larry King mo- ments to the News Feed. Notice how the RSS Feed of the Larry King Live blog is well below the fold – en- suring that fans are presented with content unique to Facebook as soon as they reach the tab. Overall, the Page’s design matches the look and feel of the Larry King Show set, which provides a familiar and polished experience that reassures fans that they have con- nected with the official page of their favorite talk show. www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 5
  • 6. Tip 1: Content is King Example #3: Starwood SPG The Starwood SPG website is targeted solely at Preferred Guests. The focal point of the website is the SPG reservation engine. Obviously, the number one goal of the website is to drive web bookings at Starwood properties all over the world. Users must navigate deep into the website to find information and photos relevant to their chosen destinations. The SPG Facebook Page provides an engaging ex- perience to both members and non-members of the brand’s rewards club. Images of exotic and metropoli- tan resorts and hotels occupy the ‘hero slot’ at the top of the Page. Fans are prompted to publish a Wish List of Starwood destinations to the News Feed or to post photos of their Starwood vacation to the brand’s Wall and Photo Tab. The brand’s goal for the Page was to spread word of mouth about SPG properties to non- members, while providing a fan friendly environment for frequent Starwood travelers. The booking engine is relegated to the bottom of the tab, as the brand un- derstands that Facebook should be a conduit to drive reservations, rather than a destination for e-bookings. The brand’s style guidelines are perfectly matched, cre- ating a seamless experience for users navigating from Facebook to Starwood’s main web presence. www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 6
  • 7. Tip 2: Leverage Your Assets The bottom line here is do not reinvent the wheel. Leveraging pre-existing assets allows for branding con- sistency as well as quick turnaround times when updating or changing the content on your tab. However, don’t just duplicate your corporate website on your Facebook Page. We’ve had a lot of clients who have had success using content that’s familiar to visitors of their website in social ways. Brands from virtually any vertical can unearth archival images from past ad campaigns and use them in a variety of ways to treat fans to engaging and interactive content on their Facebook Page. Example #1: Saks Fifth Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue has been a New York fixture since 1902. The brand is familiar to consumers all over the world as a standard bearer in the world of luxury shopping. Saks is no stranger to print and direct mail advertising. It’s been their bread and butter for the good part of a century. The Wall Post below demonstrates a brilliant aspect of their Facebook marketing strategy. ‘Saks Archive Fridays’ is the perfect example of a brand leveraging existing assets as a part of a social media campaign. Saks can recycle nostalgic imagery on a regular schedule while providing fans with exclusive looks at fashions from a bygone era. In addition, the scheduling of archival content dispersal sets user expectations, giving fans a reason to return to the Page on a weekly basis. www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 7
  • 8. Tip 2: Leverage Your Assets Example #2: Dreamworks Animation - Shrek If anyone has content to leverage as assets on a Facebook Page, it’s an animation studio. Shrek is one of the most successful animated film franchises in history – leading to stupendous brand awareness and loy- alty from audiences of all ages. The release of the fourth and final chapter in the Shrek series in May 2010 was supported by the launch of a custom tab filled with imagery focused on the franchises most popular characters. Animation inherently creates artwork and designs that can be leveraged in the development and deployment of interactive social campaigns. In the weeks leading up to the film’s re- lease, Dreamworks Animation focused the Shrek Facebook Page on recogniz- able characters from past films to peak audience interest and excitement. Users were prompted to choose their favorite characters and share them with friends in the form of virtual gifts or ‘Top 3’ lists. Once the movie hit theaters, Dreamworks slowly rolled out more imagery and content focused on the plot of the newest install- ment in the series. The brand launched a second custom tab focused solely on the ‘Ogre Resistance’ theme that is central to the film’s plot. Rich-media widgets were embedded on both tabs, allowing Dream- works to disperse content built for the open web on their Facebook Page. This al- lowed the brand to reach a wider audience through frequent News Feed posts with call-outs to the content that might have never been found by fans on the open web. www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 8
  • 9. Tip 3: Fans Only Fan totals are the most transparent metric on Facebook. As a result, the gradual increase in your fan base is one of the primary means of displaying social marketing success. Drive up those fan numbers by ‘gating’ your tabs and sapplets. The key is a strong call to action that will spur first time visitors to ‘like’ your brand for access to content reserved for brand advocates. Example #1: Samsung USA The ‘Fan Only’ Sweepstakes or Give-Away gets a lot of press in social media circles. Brands are eager to brag about their drastic fan-count increases that result from these ‘holistic’ campaigns. The reason holistic is in quotes is that these success stories need to be taken with a grain of salt. Many of the most successful ‘fan-only’ promotions have been supported by large ad buys, which are natu- rally going to drive up fan tallies. Add the prospect of ‘free stuff’ into the mix and you’ve got a recipe for explosive growth. However, not all brands have the money to spend on media or the resources to give away free merchandise. But potential fans can still be incented to like your Page with the promise of exclusive content that only fans can interact with. Example #2: American Express Another great tactic for expanding your fan base is the use of dynamic images that refresh when the user clicks ‘like.’ In the example above, American Ex- press partnered with Travelocity to re- ward AMEX fans with $100 dollars in savings on hotel bookings in exchange   for a simple click on the ‘like’ button. Facebook users who visit the American Express ‘New Offers’ tab for the first time are prompted to ‘like’ the page for an exclusive deal. Once the user clicks ‘like’, the tab dynamically refreshes replacing the incentive image with a banner that links directly to the point of purchase on the open web. www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 9
  • 10. Tip 3: Fans Only Example #3: True Religion, Scottrade, Playboy Fan totals are the most transparent metric on Facebook. As a result, the gradual increase in your fan base is one of the primary means of displaying social marketing success. Drive up those fan numbers by ‘gating’ your tabs and sapplets. The key is a strong call to action that will spur first time visitors to ‘like’ your brand for access to content reserved for brand advocates. www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 10
  • 11. Tip 4: Keep it Fresh Facebook is a dynamic medium and users expect constantly changing content. Capturing return users is key to the success of your Page as these connections have expressed more than a cursory interest in your brand. Make sure you meet their expectations by providing fresh content whenever possible. Whatever you do, don’t let the Page get stale. In our experience, brands that post Newsfeed stories about updated con- tent have seen dramatic increases in traffic to their custom tabs in the twenty-four hour period after their announcement. Example #1: People.com Fifteen years ago, People Magazine didn’t have much competition in the ‘celebrity weekly’ sub-vertical of pe- riodical publishing. In the years since, the real-time nature of information dispersal on the Internet has made it imperative for People.com to have a scalable and sustainable web pres- ence. Without the ability to constantly update content with the most topical and relevant news, People.com would fall well behind the hundreds of web- sites that post fresh stories and imag- ery on a daily basis. The example to the left displays one aspect of People.com’s 360-degree strategy to spur return visits to their   Facebook Page. Each day People. com updates a ‘Hot Topic’ quiz on their custom tab with a question that relates to one of the entertainment stories that people chat about around the water cooler. Rather than trusting that fans will return of their own volition, People publishes a corresponding News Feed post which calls-out the topic of the day and drives traffic directly to the freshly updated content on their Page. www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 11
  • 12. Tip 4: Keep it Fresh Example #2: Redbox   Redbox is another business which must, for necessity’s sake, keep their Facebook Page updated with fresh content. The brand is locked in an ongoing struggle with competitors in the DVD/video rental space, like Netflix, iTunes, and cable movies on demand. Most consumers make their choices for movie rentals based on convenience and range of choice. Redbox has the convenience an- gle covered with over a billion DVDs rented from storefront vending machines since their inception. The brand also keeps themselves at the top of consumer’s minds with frequent News Feed posts that inform and spur conversations with advocates. However, the real value proposition of their Facebook campaign is the ability to keep fans informed about the latest releases available from Redbox. The custom tab is updated regularly with new trailers, film synopses, and polls. Each content update is accompanied by a correspond- ing News Feed post. In addition, a focal point of the tab is a mini- Facebook Wall that prompts users to leave reviews of the films that they have recently seen – creating a repository of constantly rotating user-generated content. www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 12
  • 13. Tip 5: We Have a Winner! Limited time promotions, contests, and sweepstakes are some of the most powerful weapons in the Face- book advertisers’ arsenal. The ticking clock is a sub-conscious psychological motivator for users to take an action on your page. However, limited time contests work best if they are true to their name. Creating a conga-line of contests will only have your users dancing towards the exits to avoid what they see as an ulterior motive for forthcoming spam. Several of our clients have increased traction and return visits to their tabs by running frequent unannounced sweepstakes and raffles. The element of surprise is key to roping in frequent returnees. Example #1: Budweiser Budweiser is constantly roll- ing out new content to keep their Facebook Page topi- cal. Most of their social pro- motions are tied to a specific events or holidays – typically the times when the purchase of alcoholic beverages is peak- ing. In the example above, Budweiser implemented an un-announced sweep- stakes, which gave fans a chance to win tickets to the Austin City Limits Mu- sic Festival. The Sweepstakes was ‘fan-gated’ and flanked with supporting content, which was all relevant to the busy summer music festival season. A simple sweepstakes presents a minimal barrier for entrants, as users just need to supply basic personal information for chance to win – rather than submit- ting or uploading photos, videos, or testimonials. A random drawing increases entries because every user feels like they have a chance at the grand prize. www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 13
  • 14. Tip 5: We Have a Winner! Example #2: DVF The development of a custom application or micro-site in which users upload content can be costly and time consuming. Instead, leverage the native capabilities of Facebook. Diane von Furstenberg runs a weekly promo- tion on their Facebook Page that prompts fans of the brand to post photos of themselves to the brand Wall, decked out in DVF’s latest fashions. Each week DVF picks a winner and posts the winning photo to their cus- tom tab. As a result of this simple promotion, the brand sees constant activity on its Wall from advocates sharing their love of DVF fashions. Example #3: Travelzoo The right contest theme can go a long way toward creating a conversation around your brand. Travelzoo deployed a contest for fan photos of destination weddings, which resulted in a sudden flurry of page activity. Fans immediately posted terrific user-gen- erated photos that helped inspire further ‘likes’ and comments. Travelzoo took this success to the next level by using the best photos in a special poll on their custom tab. Fans were asked to vote for their favorite user-generated image, and owners of the chosen photos rallied their friends to vote for their image. No prize was needed to motivate these users to participate (other than a call-out in the News Feed to the winning photo submis- sion). Travelzoo’s fans were excited to join in the conversation because of the recognition and attention they were receiving from one of their favorite brands. Users are ready and willing to talk about your brand and to give you valuable content for your social presence… all you need to do is ask. www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 14
  • 15. Tip 6: Comments Spur Conversation You want users to interact with the content on your tabs and you want them to share their thoughts about your brand with the community. Both can be accomplished with the implementation of a FB Comment section on your custom tab. Prompt your connections to engage with the Plug-In and subsequently voice their personal opinions by publishing their comment to the Facebook News Feed. With Facebook’s plans to socialize the web, it’s crucial to let your user base know that you see them as more than data points. Let the people’s voice be heard! Example #1: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi Motors has filled their Facebook Page with a wealth of content about each make/model of car in their line-up. While the Page is filled with information, pho- tos, and videos to excite potential automobile buyers, the brand is also careful not to ignore current and long- term Mitsubishi owners. A simple FB Comment Wall was paired with a thumbnail image of the front grill of a vintage Mitsubishi. Users were asked to weigh in and guess the model and year based on the clue provided. This concept provided a forum for conversation that can be easily updated with new imagery and questions in order to keep fans coming back for more. Example #2: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines concentrates their Facebook Page on informing frequent flyers about the primary value proposi- tion of traveling with the brand. One of Southwest’s key selling points to consumers is the absence of a fee for checked bags on domestic flights. A poll filled with irrever- ent responses prompted users to choose what other air- lines might charge for next. A corresponding FB Comment Wall allowed users to further elaborate on their answers or to even add an answer of their own. Southwest humanized their brand by sharing in air-travelers frustration about the escalating fees for basic services on most airlines. In addi- tion, they positioned themselves as willing to listen to their travelers, which is something that many of their competi- tors would avoid within the social space. www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 15
  • 16. Tip 7: Let Users Guide Content Flexibility is crucial when it comes to planning and implementing your Facebook marketing strategy. The key to success is the ability to make content changes frequently. Prompt your users to upload photos and add the best submissions to an image gallery or ask your connections to weigh in on what they’d like to see on the Page. If your brand has a cohesive marketing strategy that accounts for both traditional and digital media, experiment with letting your fan base dictate the direction of Facebook content proliferation. Or take it one step further and let advocates have a say about your television and print ad campaigns. Example #1: Taco Bell Taco Bell has well over two million Facebook fans, thanks in no small part to their popularity amongst Facebook’s largest demo- graphic (18-34 year olds). The fast-food giant is not afraid to let their powerful audience have a voice in the direction of their Facebook campaigns. A promotion in early 2010 prompted users to join in a crusade for the re-release of the US two-dollar bill and a longer-running campaign focuses on a retro-inspired team of Taco Bell super- heroes. However, the brand doesn’t rely solely on their customized content to engage their fans. Taco Bell’s social marketing team ensures that the brand maintains a constant presence in the Facebook News Feed with posts similar to the example above. In this case, the brand polls users to see which menu item they would like to see featured in the following week’s profile photo. www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 16
  • 17. Tip 7: Let Users Guide Content Example #2: Kraft Foods Kraft Foods has over a hundred brands under its umbrella – each with its own distinct marketing and advertising presence. The Kraft Foods Facebook Page doesn’t focus on one brand in particular – nor does it focus on selling products. Instead the Kraft Foods positioned their Facebook Page as an outlet for information about their employees, corporate responsibility, and community in- volvement. This strategy goes a long way towards putting Kraft Foods in a positive light with con- sumers who might view the brand as an unapproachable corporate entity. Kraft is not only interested in seeing what their fans have to say about their policies and com- munity outreach efforts – they’re also keen on allowing consumers to have a say about the direction of their Facebook Page. A FB Comment Wall in the example below lets fans voice their opin- ion about what should be includ- ed in future iterations of the Kraft Foods Page. www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 17
  • 18. Tip 8: Set Engagement Goals When you let your fans know what your goals are, they’ll naturally take actions to help you succeed. In- clude messaging that promises users first-look content, if they help you reach internal goals for interac- tions, comments, likes, and fan totals. When your goals are reached, make sure to thank your fans for their help – and more importantly make sure you deliver what you promised. These fans are in your corner – let them do your marketing for you! Example #1: Steve Madden, La-Z-Boy In both examples above, brands lever- aged the wide-reach of the Facebook Newsfeed to keep fans updated on the progress of two disparate social market- ing campaigns. Steve Madden deployed a sweepstakes with drawing times de- termined by the growth of the Page’s fan base. Daily News Feed messaging updated the audience about the growing fan count and informed users about win- ners and the next drawing milestone. La-Z-Boy recently launched a charitable campaign to help raise money for ‘Ron- ald McDonald House.’ The campaign is driven primarily by donation drop-boxes at retail stores and Ronald McDonald Houses across the nation, but Facebook activity by fans also plays a large part in spreading awareness and boosting the amount of money raised. The graphic above repre- sents a small piece of the campaign: for each virtual Comfort Bear shared,La- Z-Boy will donate a dol- lar to this worthy cause. Notice the prominent call to action as well as the counting ticker which dynamically displays the campaigns progress to- wards its goal. www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 18
  • 19. Tip 9: Start a Conversation Facebook is the most powerful communication tool on the planet. What’s the best way to start a dialogue with your brand advocates? Ask a question, of course! Prompting users to share their personal feelings and opinions engenders a feeling of trust – and let’s your fans know you are always listening. Take things one step further by reposting user responses as official messaging. Don’t forget to give the fans their props by including a call-out to their name or a comment on their activity. Example #1: Carnival Cruise Lines All the action on the Facebook Page doesn’t necessarily have to take place on the Wall or the custom tab. Carnival Cruise Lines constantly monitors their Photos tab for user-submitted pictures. This is particularly important for a travel/hospital- ity brand, as people love post- ing photos of their vacations to Facebook for their friends to see. In this example, six satis- fied cruisers posted an image of their reverie aboard one of Carnival’s ships. Carnival proved that they care about their loyal customers by com- menting on the fan photo. Even better, the response was high- lighted by a personal signature from a Carnival employee.   www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 19
  • 20. Tip 9: Start a Conversation Example #2: Marshalls   Marshalls’ Facebook Wall is filled with positive feedback from consum- ers and fans. One of the most frequent threads on the Marshalls’ Wall revolves around the absence of Marshalls in many metropolitan areas around the world. Marshalls is extremely pro-active in responding to their fans – answering their concerns, complaints, and questions in a timely manner. Disgruntled consumers who are bitter about not having Marshalls in their neighborhood are handled diplomatically. Each post is responded to personally, with suggestions or comments designed to build and maintain brand loyalty. Example #3: Borders Books and Music Asking questions to spur conversations is one of the oldest strategies for engaging users within a social environment. Facebook users have become accustomed to brands asking frequent ques- tions in the News Feed in order to drive interactions and visits to the Page. Borders Books and Music put a creative spin on the News Feed question with a series of fill-in-the-blank queries. Each query was designed to provoke a personal response from users. This strategy can also serve a secondary purpose – the comments and responses that fans leave on the Wall can be invaluable market intelligence about the reading habits of Borders’ fans. www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 20
  • 21. Tip 10: Publish or Perish Without the Facebook Newsfeed, all of the above strategies are doomed for failure. Your Wall – and its abil- ity to post messaging to each fans’ home page- is the primary driver of return visits to Facebook Pages. If you’re not letting your fans know what’s happening on your Page, it’s likely they won’t proactively choose to return. Engage your brand advocates with Newsfeed posts that ask questions, reveal enhancements, or make promises. Remember, the Wall is only part of the social experience – so be sure to drive your fans to your custom tab. This will undoubtedly provoke more interaction and sharing, which naturally leads to more traction for your Page. Example #1: The Vampire Diaries The Vampire Diaries was one of the most successful new shows of the Fall 2009 television season – and that success shows in the fan count of close to 3 mil- lion on the program’s Facebook Page. The Wall and News Feed are crucial to any television show’s suc- cess on Facebook. There are a number of different strategies that can be employed to keep the show at the forefront of the fan’s mind. The CW’s Vampire Diaries follows a logical cycle of progression in its News Feed strategy. First, the CW posts a story about the next airdate; they follow soon after with a sneak-peak at the forthcoming episode. These initial posts are typically followed by several messages offering access to supplemental content like the interactive material on the custom tab or ex- clusive web-content on the CW website. Once an episode airs, the Vampire Diaries rewards fans who might have missed the episode by immediately post- ing a link to watch the full-episode online. www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 21
  • 22. Tip 10: Publish or Perish Example #2: HGTV While the CW launches different Facebook Pages for each of its shows, HGTV concen- trates all of its Facebook activity on a single central hub for its cable channel. The series of News Feed posts on the left exemplifies the importance of mixing up the types of messages that you post for fans. Over the course of a 24-hour period, HGTV man- ages to reach a disparate audience of fans with their messaging. A video clip excites fans of House Hunters with a sneak peak at the latest episode. This is followed by the chance to win a sweepstakes and a targeted question designed to provoke an emotional response. A post about the newest episode of House Hunters International gives fans an ample amount of information about what to expect when tuning in. Finally, a memorial post on September 11 gets more traction than any visible post in the Feed – proving that messaging does not necessarily have to focus on brand messaging to be effective. www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 22
  • 23. Conclusion With over 500 million users and pervasive market penetration in the most populous nations in the world, Facebook is here to stay. The brands used as examples in this White Paper are all household names, but that doesn’t mean that the strategies and pointers provided here won’t work for businesses with less brand awareness. Engaging Facebook users with unique social content is not exclusive to Fortune 1000 compa- nies and omnipresent entertainment properties. It can be accomplished by any business, in any vertical. That’s what Facebook is all about – making the world a smaller place, by facilitating the process by which people and brands connect and share. Deploying a handful of these strategies will have a measureable impact on your social presence. You’ll see fan counts rise and subsequently, you’ll see an increase in engagements, interactions, and content shares. However, these tips and pointers are only a single piece of a much larger puzzle. Contact our sales team today to find out more about how Buddy Media can help your business leverage the power of Facebook. www.buddymedia.com partner@buddymedia.com © 2010 Buddy Media Inc. Proprietary and Confidential 23