Social media ROI

Discover how to effectively manage and measure your social media efforts while maximizing ROI. This unique guide, authored by a business executive for executives, connects program development, integration, management, and business impact. It provides clear insights on integrating social media into long-term business programs, short-term campaigns, and brand initiatives. With a foreword by Brian Solis, the book outlines how to make social media work for businesses and measure results effectively. Globally recognized brand strategist Olivier Blanchard illustrates the relationship between social media strategy and its impact on both financial and non-financial aspects of business. This resource serves as both a practical training tutorial and a comprehensive desk reference, organized for quick answers to specific questions, including defining metrics, setting organizational guidelines, and managing crises. Key topics include listening before engaging, aligning social communications with business goals, planning for performance measurement, and managing Frequency, Reach, and Yield (F.R.Y.). The book also covers laying the groundwork for effective social media management, integrating social media into various initiatives, providing real-time customer support, and leveraging mobile and on-the-fly social media culture. Blanchard offers proven solutions for anyone responsible for social media in businesses of all sizes, from startup