Course Outline
Defining the Target Market for Government
- Understanding audience personas
- Market research techniques
- Identifying social media habits of target audiences
Selecting the Right Social Media Platforms for Government
- Comparing platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, etc.)
- Aligning public sector goals with platform strengths
- Optimizing profiles to enhance engagement
Building a Social Media Strategy for Government
- Developing content pillars and types of content
- Creating a content calendar and scheduling posts
- Balancing organic and paid content to maximize impact
Competitor Analysis for Government
- Identifying key public sector peers
- Analyzing their social media strategies
- Adapting insights to gain a competitive edge
Creating and Managing Paid Ads for Government
- Introduction to social media advertising in the public sector
- Setting up ad campaigns and targeting specific audiences
- Tracking ad performance and optimizing strategies
Community Moderation and Engagement for Government
- Best practices for responding to followers
- Handling negative feedback and complaints effectively
- Encouraging user-generated content and fostering interaction
Social Media Crisis Management for Government
- Recognizing potential social media crises in the public sector
- Developing a crisis response plan tailored to government needs
- Maintaining brand credibility under pressure
Measuring Success with Social Media Metrics for Government
- Key performance indicators (KPIs) in social media for the public sector
- Using analytics tools to track progress and evaluate impact
- Adapting strategies based on data-driven insights
Social Media Policies and Ethics for Government
- Creating internal social media guidelines for government agencies
- Legal considerations and data privacy in the public sector
- Ethical engagement and responsible content sharing for government
Summary and Next Steps for Government
- Recap of key concepts relevant to the public sector
- Resources for continued learning and professional development
- Q&A and discussion to address specific needs and questions
Requirements
- Basic understanding of social media platforms for government use
- Familiarity with digital marketing concepts for government initiatives
- Experience in content creation is beneficial for government communications
Audience
- Social media managers for government agencies
- Marketing professionals for government organizations
Testimonials (2)
Irma was attuned to us as learners and our business needs. It was clear that she was actively listening to us from the informed feedback she then provided.
Siobhan - Raintree
Course - Digital Marketing for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
She was able to answer everyones questions easily...Clearly indication of her expertise.