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1 The Public Sector Guide to Social Media Strategy and Policy Use social media with confidence. This guide contains practical steps that will help public sector agencies, organizations and departments develop a social media strategy and policy to gain maximum value from social media efforts. It also outlines some smart records retention practices so you ll be better prepared to respond to open records requests or other e-discovery needs when they arise.

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3 1 Determine Your Social Media Strategy A social media strategy is the foundation for your social media activities, because it aligns your day-to-day social media networking tasks with objectives that support your overall organizational goals. The strategy doesn t need to be complicated. Whether this is your first time developing a social media strategy, or your department or agency already has a plan in place, start simple. The following questions will help you develop a strategy document that will empower your organization, and its employees and officials to engage with clients and other stakeholders on social media. Who is your audience? Once you ve outlined your social media objectives, move on to define your specific target audience. If possible, narrow your audience to clarify by gender, generation, socio-economic group, or by business type, size, or location, where applicable. These details will guide you as you create social content to share, reach out to influencers, identify relevant social networks and increase your followers and connections. 74 ONLINE % of ADULTS use SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES 1 WHY DO YOU WANT TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA? Social media is an expansive arena, so start with one or two achievable objectives and expand as you gain confidence. You may initially want to use social media for: Public communications Awareness and thought leadership on a particular issue or initiative Media relations What are the right channels for your organization? Your objectives and audience will help you determine which social media platforms are best suited to your goals. While some networks are great for broadcasting your message to millions, they might not be the best for your objectives. Align your social networks with your agency goals to deliver the desired results. The Public Sector Guide to Social Media Strategy & Policy 3

4 Determine Your Social Media Strategy Some of the most popular platforms to consider in your social media strategy include: Instagram YouTube Twitter Facebook LinkedIn LinkedIn has a firm grip on the business professional social network market. Its growing user base tends to be affluent, educated, and influential. 71% of online users in the U.S. are active on Facebook. 1 City dwellers are significantly more likely than rural residents to be on Twitter. The fastest-growing demographic on Twitter is the year age bracket. 2 60% of boomers and 40% of seniors say watching online video on sites like YouTube has become an important part of their day, and 75% of boomers and 68% of seniors report taking some sort of action after viewing a video. 3 Though it s owned by Facebook, Instagram is a mobile app with distinct demographics. The photo and video-sharing social media network has 200 million users, with an average of 60 million photos shared daily. BUSINESS VALUE: LinkedIn can help you spread the word about your agency, communicate with other public sector organizations, and help form agency business relationships. BUSINESS VALUE: Facebook can help your organization build its visibility and connect with constituents, citizens, or clients. BUSINESS VALUE: Twitter can help your agency get the word out when it is hosting an event or attending a conference and lets you share those moments immediately. Your organization can share commentary on current news or encourage people to engage in an event or take action for a specific cause. Twitter is one of the fastest-growing networks for business. BUSINESS VALUE: Video is a highly effective medium that can help an agency easily publish video content to reach a large audience. The FASTEST-GROWING DEMOGRAPHIC on Twitter IS THE 55 to 64 YEAR AGE BRACKET 2 75% of boomers 68% of seniors REPORT TAKING SOME SORT OF ACTION AFTER viewing a video 3 BUSINESS VALUE: Instagram can help an agency build its visibility. It s great to use if your organization is hosting an event or attending one. People often take photos of themselves with colleagues or peers at an event and include the event hashtag associated with it to gain additional visibility and credibility as a thought leader. 4 The Public Sector Guide to Social Media Strategy & Policy

5 Determine Your Social Media Strategy Who will create and curate content? Content creation is one of the most important communications tactics to help your agency be noticed online, and includes original content that your organization shares through website updates, blogging, photography, videos, online commentary, and social media. Content curation, on the other hand, is the process of sorting through content that others have developed, and presenting it to clients in a meaningful and organized way around a specific theme, issue, or initiative. The creation of original content at all times is an unrealistic goal. Many social media experts suggest a ratio of 30 40% original content when posting on social media, along with 60 70% comprised of content sharing and interaction. Keep in mind that your organization should be mindful of all the content that it links to or shares, to make sure it s appropriate and in-line with your organization s regulations. How will you organize your efforts? Here are some additional questions to consider when structuring your content plan: How will the agency oversee content development and review? Your agency is associated with an important mission statement and ongoing relationships with the public, so your media efforts must positively reflect the vision. Whether your agency creates its own social content or works with an external resource, compliance with public sector laws and regulations will apply. Who will manage your social media effort? Will you use internal or external resources to help your agency create and curate content? In either scenario, do these resources have the necessary expertise and knowledge to speak for the agency? Keep in mind that content may need to be pre-approved internally before it can be posted publicly. Who will manage social media training? Anyone who uses social media on behalf of your agency should have comprehensive training so they understand what can and can t be said, according to open records, regulatory, agency or legal guidelines. Who will train those who create content? Make sure the trainer can equip content creators, curators (and content approvers) with the special knowledge, skills and best practices they need to use social media effectively, while protecting your agency mission and principles. A quarterly or annual social media editorial calendar will help your agency get a bird s-eye view of monthly or weekly themes and provide context for content development. What knowledge will you share? Social media gives an agency a prime opportunity to provide information or expertise. Highlight your organization s specialty areas and capabilities, if possible. What open records, Freedom of Information Act, regulatory and e-discovery requirements must be considered? Public sector organizations must take note and follow any applicable open records laws, records retention guidelines, and legal requirements as appropriate. Before broadcasting anything on social media, ensure you re fully aware of and operating in accordance with the laws and regulations that your agency falls under. What s your call to action? What do you want your audience to do as a result of engaging with your organization on social media? In some cases, you may simply want to educate or interact. How will social media engagement affect your organization s major goals? What can you measure to chart progress? The Public Sector Guide to Social Media Strategy & Policy 5

6 enable Web and social media marketing. Determine Your Social Media Strategy How will you interact? How will you adjust course? Keep your audience in mind as you consider your social media plans. Will your agency voice be more informal or formal? Your choice of platform may help you make this decision. Facebook campaigns are often visual, and more casual in nature, while LinkedIn posts are centered on business or professional development topics. Pick an interaction style that best suits the goals of your organization and needs of your voters, constituents, citizens or clients when starting out on social media. Preparation for the unexpected is vital. Build flexibility into your social media strategy to help you shift focus if the economy takes a turn or if an extraordinary world event happens. Social media is social, so keep the human element of interaction at the forefront of your communications to build authenticity and credibility. Confidently Post, Tweet, Like and Connect. Anytime and Anywhere. And Finally... Once you have your strategy defined, share it with others in your organization to help them gain confidence when engaging on social media. You ll also want to review your social media strategy frequently to make adjustments and chart progress toward achieving your related organizational goals. Also, don t forget to document your social media success. Social media is just one segment of your overall communications strategy, so it should fit into your broader plan. Start with the finish line in mind when you create your social media strategy. Give yourself all the advantages of social media to create online interaction that leads to a positive relationship with your audience. 6 The Public Sector Guide to Social Media Strategy & Policy

7 2 Develop Your Social Media Policy The follow-up to determining your agency s social media strategy is to develop clear documentation that outlines the rules of social media interaction within the organization, and how your social media content will be retained so you re prepared to meet open records requests, Freedom of Information Act requests, and e-discovery and litigation events. A sound social media policy will take its lead from your social media strategy. Collaborate across different departments in your agency while building your social media policy, especially your archivists (records management) and legal team. Note: Simple social media policy templates are available, but generic forms are not legal documents. If you consider using a template, consult your legal counsel for guidance about state and federal laws governing social media activity. Often your state attorney general can provide guidance, too. Also confirm your social media activities are in alignment with your overall agency policies. QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN DEVELOPING YOUR POLICY Who s doing the talking? Who s doing the listening? The flip side of engagement is observation. Pay attention to the digital channels your agency uses. Appoint someone to monitor the outbound activity of your agency and online chatter about the organization. Valuable feedback can help you adjust and redirect your social media path when needed. Many people view social media as a one-way communication vehicle a broadcast medium meant to share news, and post opinions and ideas. They miss out on the opportunities to research trends and actively engage with clients or other influencers through listening. Many thoughts, opinions, and dialogue are transmitted through social media channels. If you re not being a cyber-sleuth, you re leaving one of the most valuable pieces of social networking uncovered. Do some digging, and it will help you form your own communication and engage your audience through social media. Pay attention to the two-way communication in the social media space provides valuable information and feedback. It s worth dedicating time to this effort if you can. Learn how to set up your listening channel on the next page. Your social media policy should identify who is authorized to represent the agency in a social media capacity. Are certain individuals assigned to specific topics of conversation? Is someone approving posts before they re shared publicly? A social media policy should clearly state every detail, from territories and parameters to password controls and security measures. Also, define the particulars of your social media training program directly within the policy to ensure a consistent agency voice and action across social media. The Public Sector Guide to Social Media Strategy & Policy 7

8 Develop Your Social Media Policy Where is the conversation happening? A social media policy is the ideal place to get specific about the digital platforms your organization has elected to use, and should even state if there are any that are prohibited. How often will social activity occur and where will the activity happen? Pinpoint what will be said and to whom. A content plan and approval process based on the goals you defined in your social media strategy plan is a good place to start. SET UP YOUR LISTENING CHANNEL To develop a listening channel, here are some tools to get you started. Create a separate address (ex: to help you sort through all of the updates you ll receive. ÜÜUse GOOGLE ALERTS to stay on top of news in your area or issue/topic. Track your agency name and the names of other related agencies or influencers. ÜÜNEWSLE is a service that helps you track when your agency is mentioned in newsletters, articles, etc. ÜÜTWILERT is a Google Alerts version geared for Twitter. ÜÜLINKEDIN SIGNAL allows you to search the updates of everyone in your network using specific phrases or words. ÜÜTWITTER profile settings provide a simple way for you to be notified when someone tweets your agency name or an official s name. Check the settings area under mobile and . Facebook has a similar function. What are the rules of play? Detail every requirement regarding records retention laws and regulations for your particular organization. Pull in legal counsel, human resources, compliance or other departments to specify the consequences of non-compliance with social media procedures. What is the difference between official business communication and personal communication? If agency employees are using social media in a personal capacity, your organization s social media policy should detail rules and procedures regarding conduct on personal accounts (and personal communication rules on official agency accounts). Create policies that address how your social media authors should refer to your agency, job titles, and functions or responsibilities. Provide direction on professional profile pictures and advise if there are review or approval requirements. Because of the depth and breadth of this undertaking, creating a separate guide dedicated to the issue of personal versus business conduct on social media is beneficial. Note: Simple social media policy templates are available, but generic forms are not legal documents. If you consider using a template, consult your attorney for guidance about state and federal laws governing social media activity. Also confirm your social media activities are in alignment with your overall business and compliance policies. 8 The Public Sector Guide to Social Media Strategy & Policy

9 Develop Your Social Media Policy What happens when it all goes wrong? Despite all the best planning, sometimes things go awry. Human beings ultimately drive social media activity. Mistakes, often inadvertent, do happen; sometimes the wrong sentiment is expressed, human emotion creeps into an exchange, or erroneous information is shared. Don t forget to include a plan for the worst-case scenario. Make sure your social media policy has every base covered. Who needs to read, review and sign the social media policy? Have a system in place to distribute your organization s social media policy, with specific actions outlined for individuals who need to sign and acknowledge the policy. What happens when an employee who uses social media leaves the agency? Have procedures in place that outline steps to take when an employee or official who uses one of your agency s business social media account leaves or is terminated. Will the account be closed down? Will the account remain open, but with a new password and user name generated? Be as specific as possible. A Final Note When you ve finished putting together your social media policy, you ll have documentation that allows your agency to confidently participate in online engagement and public outreach via social media. Using precise language based on your strategy and procedures will help your agency operate within the boundaries of various government records requirements, and allow the organization to respond to any request for social media records during an investigation, e-discovery, or litigation event. Also, remember to review your social media policy over time, to keep up with the needs of your organization, changing technology, and new regulations. Make social media official business accounts available for archiving. If your agency s officials or employees use social media for business communication, it s best practice to archive official business social media communications, and those of your organization, in-line with state open records laws, Freedom of Information Act requirements, and e-discovery and legal obligations. The Public Sector Guide to Social Media Strategy & Policy 9

10 SOURCES: Smarsh 851 SW 6th Ave, Suite 800 Portland, OR SMARSH Source: Pew Research Center, 2 Source: 3 Source: LinkedIn: Companies/Smarsh Facebook: Smarshinc 10 The Public Sector Guide to Social Media Strategy & Policy

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12 Smarsh delivers cloud-based archiving solutions for the information-driven enterprise. Its centralized platform provides a unified compliance and e-discovery workflow across the entire range of digital communications, including , public and enterprise social media, websites, instant messaging and mobile messaging. Founded in 2001, Smarsh helps more than 20,000 organizations meet regulatory compliance, e-discovery and record retention requirements. The company is headquartered in Portland, Ore. with offices in New York, Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles and London. Copyright 2015 Smarsh, Inc. All rights reserved. SMPS-2015

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