With the help of analytic tools, businesses such as Mauritius Telecom can use social media to get feedback and other information from their customers. Comments, likes and opinions can be used to create or improve products and services that meets the demands of customers #BISwk16
Mauritius Telecom can use social media data to analyze emerging trends and choose how to strategically position their products and services for consumption. They can see what people are talking about and join in the conversation with their customers #BISwk16
Different kinds of data are generated from social media such as
- Statistical data (Number of likes)
- Representative data (comments on posts)
- Sentimental data (opinions, thoughts or views: polls) #BISwk16
LinkedIn can also be used to show to show what its like to work for a company. Companies can have testimonies from employees shared on their timelines. #BISwk13
In this example, Mauritius Telecom can use social media to effectively manage customer complaints swiftly. This shows the company are willing to engage with their customers, thus developing a sense of community. #BISwk13
Here, Facebook is used to announce the amazing capabilities of a new product that was recently announced. Attached to the post is a video that showcases these capabilities. Customers will be excited to try out products with a visual representations of a great product #BISwk13
Kubler-Ross model explores the effects of change. Example, the business case study of MyT, a challenge of introduction of social media would be integrating it into daily operations. This model can be used to help the users overcome the change in different stages #BISwk12
The Satir model looks for improvements and making people aware of the changes that may be encountered and why these changes are needed. The Satir model suggests creating a safe environment for change while offering reassurances to those having difficulty with the changes #BISwk12
Kotters model in relation social media talks about implementing change that has been established, into daily operations by creating plans and acting on those plans. Changes can be revisited and be improved upon if needed. #BISwk12
Establish marketing strategy, understand and analyze target audience such as behavior of existing customers on social media. Also important is the cost of acquiring necessary skills and resources for maintaining the social media account. #BISwk11
Retraining of staff on effective use of social media, cost reduction, cheaper and efficient marketing with less cost for advertising, new standards and policies internally #Biswk11