This document discusses the evolution of social business and the social customer. It traces the development from social branding in the 1990s to social business today. A key point is that a social business focuses on internal communication and processes, not just external communication with customers. It also emphasizes that social business is built on three pillars: people, process, and technology. Finally, it stresses that organizations need to become true listening organizations to meet rising customer expectations in a social world.
1. FROM SOCIAL BRAND TO SOCIAL BUSINESSMichael BritoSenior Vice President, Social BusinessEdelman DigitalMobile: (415) 871 – 5165Email: Michael.Brito@Edelman.comTwitter: @Britopian#socialcrush
2. THE EVOLUTION OF SOCIAL BUSINESS2008 to presentTHE EVOLUTION OF SOCIAL BUSINESSSOCIAL BUSINESS2003 to present SOCIAL BRAND1995 to present SOCIAL CUSTOMERTechnology Innovation gives customers a voice
15. Social becomes an essential attribute of organizational cultureThe social customer is gaining influence everyday and their voice is amplified via the social web .. says @britopian #socialcrush…tweetable moment
16. HOW DOES THE SOCIAL CUSTOMER BEHAVE?Product DiscoveryActive on Google, research products before purchaseSocial Participation Fans, followers, likes and RSS subscribersSharing ContentEngaging with a brand in a two way dialogue, not just consuming content but creating contentBrand AdvocacyDiscuss the brand within their own micro communities, without hesitation or the need for incentivesThe social customer participates a variety of different ways; brands need to be omnipresent and engage says @britopian #socialcrush…tweetable moment
17. 2011 GLOBAL SNAPHOT OF THE SOCIAL CUSTOMEREUROPE (EMEA)31% comment on blogs27% comment in forums20% uploaded a video online39% uploaded a photo online63% watch a video online13% actively blogLATIN AMERICA49% comment on blogs35% comment in forums41% uploaded a video online56% uploaded a photo online74% watch a video online27% actively blogASIA PACIFIC42% comment on blogs43% comment in forums29% uploaded a video online50% uploaded a photo online65% watch a video online37% actively blogMarketers should consider more than just Facebook and Twitter; there are other networks too says @britopian #socialcrush…tweetable moment
18. THE NEW PURCHASE FUNNELA brand should build relationships with the social customer on order to drive advocacy
22. The reach of one advocate is minimal; as an aggregate, the total reach can make a strong business impactAdvocates aid & influencers their communities through the purchase funnel; don’t need incentives says @britopian #socialcrush…tweetable moment
23. DEFINING A SOCIAL BRAND“When a product, brand, organization uses Twitter, Facebook, blogs, Google+ or any other social technology to connect with the social customer and/or its constituencies.A social brand is any organization that uses social technologies to engage with the social customer says @britopian #socialcrush…tweetable moment
24. ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSING ON INTERNAL DYNAMICSThe social brand has caused chaos and organizational anarchy in many companies today
25. Employees are running wild on the intrawebs with little to no guidance, direction or governance
26. Different geographies and business units are creating social communities externally and not sharing or communicating internally The social brand has caused chaos for many companies today; now they are focusing on changing internally @britopian #socialcrush…tweetable moment
27. USHERING IN SOCIAL BUSINESSA social business is built upon three pillars – people, process and technology
28. Change management and culture change is essential in order for genuine social business transformation to occur
29. Organizations cannot have effective external conversations with customers unless they can have effective, internal conversations with each other firstA social business is built upon 3 pillars – people, process and technology says @britopian #socialcrush #socialbiz…tweetable moment
30. UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCEA social brand focus external comms w/the social customer. Social business focuses on the internal says @britopian #socialcrush…tweetable moment
31. CREATING A LISTENING ORGANIZATION41% OF consumers believe that companies should use social media tools to solicit feedback on products and services #socialcrush…tweetable moment
32. TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY – NOT IMPORTANTConsumers’ expectations aren’t changing. In fact, they want more out of brands. That is a good thing. Tools & technology change everyday. Consumer expectations don’t and they just increase #socialcrush…tweetable moment
33. SO, THE QUESTION IS …How do we live up to customer expectations?