In this episode of the Digital Marketing Therapy podcast, we're diving deep into LinkedIn strategies – both for your personal profile and your organization's business page. Sami Bedell-Mulhern shares her insights on how to leverage this powerful platform to build real connections, repurpose your content, and fill that all-important pipeline of potential donors.
What you'll learn:
→ The key differences between personal and business LinkedIn pages
→ How to create a social media policy to guide employee use of LinkedIn
→ Strategies for repurposing content across your personal and business pages
→ Tips for sharing and engaging with content from other thought leaders in your space
→ Ways to utilize LinkedIn's features, like live audio and video, to connect with your audience
Want to skip ahead? Here are key takeaways:
[06:55] When you have. astrong strategy for LinkedIn you don't have to worry about individuals making the connections. Embrace the personal nature of LinkedIn connections, and let go of the fear of employees managing relationships.
[12:10] You don't have to come up with brand new content. Repurpose your existing content, like email newsletters and blog posts, to build trust and engagement on LinkedIn.
[14:33] Help build trust for your cause with other people's content! Share relevant posts from industry experts and thought leaders to strengthen your position as a trusted resource.
[14:40] Make personal connections through live events. Explore LinkedIn's live audio and video features to connect with your audience in a more interactive way.
[14:53] Take the conversations offline quickly. Use LinkedIn strategically to fill your pipeline of potential donors and build meaningful connections.
Resources
Ep 187 | Getting Started with LinkedIn with Jen Corcoran: https://thefirstclick.net/187
Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-click
Learn more about The First Click: https://thefirstclick.net
Schedule a Digital Marketing Therapy Session: https://thefirstclick.net/officehours