Maryland Social Media

Social Media Monday (Vol. 4, No. 32)

September 8, 2014

Join us!

Maryland State Social Media Manager’s Meeting

Friday, October 3^rd

8:30 am through 3:30pm

Free Parking!

Presenters include government representatives from

Facebook, HootSuite, and Geofeedia, state social media coordinators from MEMA and SHA,

and finally the HOCO Police Department PIO, Sherry Llewellyn discussing the Columbia Mall shooting.

Please save the date and share the information with anyone in your organization who officially engages on any state social media platform or has a desire to do so in the future.

Star Spangled Spectacular Social Media Help Needed!

We are looking for a couple of state social media managers willing to staff the Social Media Command Center on the 6th floor of the Renaissance Hotel THIS SATURDAY. There are two shifts available, 3pm-6pm and 6pm to 9pm. If you are able to support this HUGE state initiative, please email Jeff Davis <jeff@jdprsocial.com> ASAP.

Help us Celebrate the AmeriCorps Anniversary!

On September 12, the nation will be celebrating the 20th Anniversary of AmeriCorps – a national service program that engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in community service to meet critical needs. The federal agency that funds AmeriCorps, known as the Corporation for National and Community Service, is asking that high profile Twitter and Facebook accounts join their Thunderclap campaign.

Please join the Thunderclap campaign and thank over 21,000 Maryland residents that have served through AmeriCorps as well as spread the word about the 20th Anniversary.

What Not To Do: Yet Another Twitter Lesson

There’s no need for me to rehash the details of the Delaware Governor’s Twitter fail when you can take three minutes to read it yourself here: Governor Of Delaware Accidentally Tweets Pic Of Woman Wearing Bondage Outfit (IMAGE)

Remember to take care when you are posting for your official accounts. Mistakes happen but this is perhaps one that you should avoid. As you can see, they attempted to use humor to deflect the fallout but anyone who manages a business social media account knows that there excuse was a little weak.

Don’t forget the MEMA Preparedness Twitter Chat on 9/15!

Mark your calendars! The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will be hosting a Twitter chat on September 15 from 12pm – 1pm using the hashtag #MDPrepares. MEMA will be facilitating discussion on topics related to National Preparedness Month, including free disaster preparedness tools and resources for Maryland residents and businesses. Participating in a chat is a good way to increase your agency’s followers on Twitter.

Learn more here: http://news.maryland.gov/mema/2014/09/01/september-is-national-preparedness-month/

MEMA invites you to join in on the discussion– all you need to do is search for the #MDPrepares hashtag on September 15 and include it in your tweets. You can also help by promoting the chat using the following sample tweet:

“We will be joining @MDMEMA for a disaster preparedness chat on Sep. 15 at 12pm. Join in by using hashtag #MDPrepares”

Support our Western Maryland Partners in #DeepCreek2014: ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in McHenry Maryland September 17-21, 2014

The Star Spangled Spectacular is not the only HUGE event happening in Maryland in September! Learn more about this international event, LIKE DeepCreek2014 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DeepCreek2014 and Follow them on Twitter https://twitter.com/DEEPCREEK2014 then share as often as possible to help extend their reach!

Use any and all of these hashtags:

#deepcreek2014

#weareready

#theworldishere

DAY TO SERVE: Are you ready? September 11 – 28th

It’s that time of year again when summer vacations end, the kids return to school, and we start focusing on Day to Serve in Maryland. Is your agency participating? Be sure to register your #DayToServe project and pin your event on the site map.

If you visit the website, you will find a wealth of content ripe for creation including this awesome intro video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrGudzsUXUQ

Steal it. Share it. Hashtag it using #DayToServe!

Have a question about #DayToServe? Email: elizabeth.hines@maryland.gov