Social Media: Power, Pitfalls & Potential Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church Darin Kent Devron Chambers
Social Media Power Pitfalls Potential
Define Social Media Social media is media for social interaction, using highly accessible and scalable communication techniques. Social media is the use of web-based and mobile technologies to turn communication into interactive dialogue.mediasocial interaction
Examples of Social Media Instant Messaging Texting Twitter Facebook Tumbler Linked-In BBM (Black Berry Messaging) Skype Oovoo Livestream Blogging Flickr Vimeo Myspace Aim
Social Media: Power Encouragement Evangelistic tool Skill Enhancement Promotion and Brand Development Products Organizations Individuals
Social Media: Power Branding Me How are you viewed? Public Face Creating an Identity
Social Media: Pitfalls Permanency Consumers not producers Scams Evil doers (Smart & Patient) Investigations (Employers & Creditors) Internet Bullying Tips for adults Know what your child is doing Set limits: Time and internet locations Locate their computer in open space not their room Talk to them about your concerns
Social Media: Potential Reach masses, some seen as unreachable Viral Communication: Egypt, China, America (Barak Obama) Diversity: Congregate people across the globe “The Unchurched” “The Bored” Our Youth
Social Media: Power, Pitfalls, & Potential Strategic opportunities: To build audiences To interact and engage To promote For Kingdom building For social good To bridge generational gaps And Yes, be mindful and careful!