Strategy Toolbox: New Media
Learning Objectives Be able to –Describe impact of social media on awareness and behavior change –Define characteristics of new media –Apply best practices of social media to campaigns
New MediaOld Media
Does social media impact health behavior?
Maybe?
Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) Attributes (Walther et al., 2005) Interactivity Anonymity Narrowcasting Tailoring
Social
What works?
What doesn’t ?
Web Writing
Texting
Games
PBS Kids Health Habits
Escape from Diab
Considerations Audience Trends Multi-prong approach Theory Response Engagement
Treat new media like you would treat other parts of your campaign. Conclusion