ABSTRACT

This new edition continues to give students a foundation in the principles of digital audience engagement and data metrics across platforms, preparing them to adapt to the quickly evolving world of digital media. It takes students through the processes of social listening, strategic design, creative engagement, and evaluation, with expert insights from social media professionals. Thoroughly updated, this second edition includes:

• new strategies to guide students in the initial campaign planning phase

• added content on influencers, social care teams, and newsjacking

• coverage of research evaluation, the implications of findings, and articulating the ROI

• expanded discussion of ethical considerations in campaign design and data collection and analysis.

The book is suited to both undergraduate and post-graduate students as a primary text for courses in social/digital media marketing and public relations or a secondary text in broader public relations and marketing campaign planning and writing courses.

Accompanying online resources include chapter reviews with suggestions for further resources; instructor guides; in-class exercises; a sample syllabus, assignments, and exams; and lecture slides. Visit www.routledge.com/9780367896201

chapter Chapter 1|27 pages

Introduction: Social Influence

Understanding the Development, Value, and Role of Social Media for Organizations

chapter Chapter 2|37 pages

Step 1: Listening

Developing Research, Discovering Data, and Applying Meaning

chapter Chapter 3|40 pages

Step 2: Strategic Design Part A

Developing a Data-Informed Social Media Campaign

chapter Chapter 4|42 pages

Step 2: Strategic Design Part B

Designing Creative Engagement in Brand Communities

chapter Chapter 5|26 pages

Step 3: Implementation and Monitoring

Joining Conversations and Creating Purposeful Interaction

chapter Chapter 6|28 pages

Step 4: Evaluation

Showcasing Success and Growth Opportunities