September 15, 2021
1:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. ET
Virtual
Whether you’re using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or trying new platforms like TikTok, social media is one of your most powerful advocacy tools. When leveraged effectively, social media can create opportunities to find, reach and engage advocates, recruit supporters and connect with policymakers.
Featured Topic & Speakers
According to the Council’s own research a majority of federal legislators personally use Facebook and Twitter. Social media is no longer something that is regulated to the press office. It’s an integral part of how legislators connect with their constituents, and essential to lobbying, policy communications and building grassroots support for your public policy positions.
During this half-day workshop, we will discuss:
- The latest features and functions of all major social platforms commonly used for advocacy and public affairs
- Developing a social media strategy that can push your organization over the finish line
- Crafting public affairs content to match your audience and the platform
- Best practices for engaging your followers with calls-to-action and interacting with elected officials on each platform
Shana Glickfield
Partner
Beekeeper Group
@BeekeeperGroup @DCconcierge
Claire Jurkiewicz
Senior Director, Marketing Strategy & Digital Innovation
National Association of Manufacturers
Sean Brown
Vice President, Public Affairs and Digital Strategy
Federation of American Hospitals
Anthony Shop
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
Social Driver
Jeb Ory
Co-Founder, President and Chief Strategy Officer
Phone2Action
@jebory
This program is eligible for 3 Elective credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management and 3 Elective credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
Agenda
1:30 p.m. Social Media Content Strategy and Planning
A creative social media presence that engages your target audiences doesn’t happen overnight. Preparation and planning are key.
Hear from a communications expert who will share how to:
- Successfully create a strategic social media campaign by setting target audiences, goals, and key metrics
- Utilize project management systems or tactics to breakdown silos and craft better social content
- Build a content calendar and manage multiple content streams
- Understand where your audience is and what type of content they truly want
Shana Glickfield
Partner
Beekeeper Group
@BeekeeperGroup @DCconcierge
Claire Jurkiewicz
Senior Director, Marketing Strategy & Digital Innovation
National Association of Manufacturers
2:15 p.m. Networking Break
2:30 p.m. Strategies and Tactics for Advocating on Social Media
This session will delve into one of the newest tools in the advocacy toolbox – the ability to use social media and video to engage legislators, the general public, and to influence policy. While email is still the most widely used form of outreach to policymakers, social and multimedia can influence and drive lasting impact. Join our advocacy expert for a session on effectively using Twitter, Facebook, video, and other forms of media to petition members of congress, state lawmakers, and federal regulators and raise awareness about key issues.
Anthony Shop
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
Social Driver
Jeb Ory
Co-Founder, President and Chief Strategy Officer
Phone2Action
3:45 p.m. A Case Study: How to Manage a Social Media Advocacy and Public Affairs Campaign
A comprehensive social media campaign can drive advocates to take action, shape the conversation around a policy issue or even directly influence the most important stakeholder. Two communications experts will cover:
- What it takes to run a successful social media campaign
- When to use social media to drive grassroots actions and when organizations can use social media to amplify their public policy messaging
- A case study from an organization that successfully leveraged social media for public affairs
Sean Brown
Vice President, Public Affairs and Digital Strategy
Federation of American Hospitals
4:15 p.m. Adjourn
Event Location
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Register
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- Non-Members: $499
Additional discounts may apply to this meeting. These discounts may include:
For multiple registrants: A discount will apply to the standard member/non-member rate for organizations that register two or more participants for the same meeting. The first registrant will pay full price, the second participant will receive a 10% discount and each additional registrant will receive a 15% discount. To register multiple participants, you may either register online or download the print and fax registration form.
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