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Do you know you need to create a social media strategy but get scared off by the dreaded S-word? Do you ever feel like you’re posting aimlessly or just trying to stay on top of sharing events? Do you have a social strategy in your head but aren’t sure you can describe it on paper?In this webinar, Nicola Barratt, the Digital Culture Network’s Tech Champion for Social Media, will demystify what goes into a social media strategy for anyone working in the creative and cultural sector, and provide top tips on what to include in yours.You will learn:
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How to create a social media content calendar – Digital Culture
Why you need a crisis comms plan for your social media (digitalculturenetwork.org.uk)
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