1. Social media guide for Ambassadors

2. Types of social media Blogging Micro-blogging Forums Social networks
Photo sharing
Video sharing
Many types of social media
Some are more instant
Some focus more on photos and videos
Many of them grow and lose popularity very quickly

3. active social media users in the UK
38 million
active social media users in the UK

4. average time spent on social media each day
2 hours 13 mins
average time spent on social media each day

5. Why use social media Share your story Inspire others
Be part of your local community
Be a champion for your sport

6. How social media works
Listen
Engage
Publish
Monitor

7. Follow, like, post… ThisGirlCanEssex EssexAllTogether Activeessex

8. What to post Photos Events Video Personal updates Awards
Class information
Successes
Photos
Promotional flyers
Events
Club news
Local and national news stories
Video
Inspirational stories and quotes
Awards
Showcase different sports

9. Create your own posters

10. Get involved
Mentions
Retweets
Hashtags
Likes

11. On Facebook… Level 1 Use your personal account to post and share
Add ‘visitor posts’
Post and share from personal account
Level 3
Admin rights to post on the main news feed

12. Film and photography Brighten up your timeline
Bring events and activities to life
Use Facebook Live
Videos can be short (15-30 seconds)

14. #Hashtags
#thisgirlcanessex #thisgirlcanuk #EssexAll2gether #AmbassadorsTogether #activeessex

15. When things go wrong
Feedback any concerns about negative posts to Active Essex
Some trolls can be ignored
Block persistent trolls
Take the conversation offline
Penny

16. Any questions