Social Media Marketing 101

Goals & Objectives

By the end of this course you will be able to:

1. Explain what each social media platform is used for.​

2. Select an appropriate social media platform for your target audience and marketing goal.​

3. Describe the rules of posting on each social media platform for business purposes.​

4. Design a social media post that is purposeful to company goals and encompasses the elements of good graphic design when appropriate.​

5. Create marketing posts to the various platforms that adhere to the brand of the company.​

To complete this lesson you will need to:

1. Know how to use a digital device​

2. Have a general understanding of business marketing knowledge, ​

3. Recognize and communicate your organization's vision/mission statement​

4. Have business accounts for your business appropriate social media platform; Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. 


Benefits of Social Media

Having a social media presence is essential for all businesses, big and small in the twenty-first century. Whether you have a product or a service, social media can boost your audience, visibility, and revenue. 

Some companies already have a social media presence but may not be garnering the type of traffic that improves their bottom-line. If that is the case, NextGen can show you how to select the appropriate social media platform, and create eye-catching, effective posts to bring your target market to your business. 

Each social media platform targets a different audience, and some target multiple. It is imperative to learn which one targets your specific audience. 

Success Story

A Bay Area airport had small planes for rent. But business was slow because they were simply targeting pilots trying to rack-up hours. Turns out there was a larger audience they could target through social media, tourists looking for aerial Bay Area tours. Business took-off. 


Success Story


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