Getting Social with Saint Michael’s Church

Getting Social with Saint Michael’s

Presented by Michelle Ragusa-McBain @MichelleRagusa

Agenda

• Why Social?

• Importance of Connections

• What have we been doing?

• How can you help?

• What’s next…

Who am I?

The Immortal Question…

The Importance of Connectors- by Paul Revere

April 18, 1775

Times are Changing

Social media engagement is not just for the tech savvy consumer.

Social media engagement has been adopted by the world’s most powerful politicians; it has been integrated into the lives of teenagers, revolutionary leaders, grandmas…

Even the POPE!

Saint Michael’s is SOCIAL!

• Our beloved Sister Kate recognized the need to adapt and has helped our Parish get Social!

Dandelion Approach

Young and Young at Heart

Events Inspiration Humor Celebrations Gospel

What are we sharing on Social?

On Day 1 She CreatedOur Mobile App

…and it was Good

How and Why?

What is Swarm?

• Swarm is a mobile app for iOS, Android and Windows Phone 8.1 that allows users to share their locations within their social network.

A spin-off from and companion app to the older Foursquare, Swarm allows users to check-in to a given location, as well as make future plans with friends and see who is nearby.

How do I play Swarm?

• Want to meet up with friends? Just open Swarm to see who’s hanging out nearby.

• Every check-in will earn you coins. You’ll get more coins when you check in with friends, become the Mayor, extend streaks…and more!

• Finish near the top of your leaderboard to earn sweet prizes.

Check in with Swarm

• Download the App

• “Check in” to Saint Michael’s

• Add a picture

• Share on Social

Embracing Twitter.

Twitter is an online social networking service that enables users to send and read short 140-character messages called "tweets".

Registered users can read and post tweets (re-tweet), but those who are unregistered can only read them.

Why Twitter?

Follow Us On Twitter! #SaintMichaelsTroy #StMichaelsTroy

What is Pinterest?Pinterest is a social network that allows users to visually share, and discover new interests by posting (known as 'pinning' on Pinterest) images or videos to their own or others' boards (i.e. a collection of 'pins,' usually with a common theme) and browsingwhat other users have pinned.

What is Pinterest?Pinterest is a social network that allows users to visually share, and discover new interests by posting (known as 'pinning' on Pinterest) images or videos to their own or others' boards (i.e. a collection of 'pins,' usually with a common theme) and browsingwhat other users have pinned.

100,000,000Active Pinterest Users

176 Million Registered!

Follow Us On Pinterest!

What is Instagram?• Instagram is an online mobile photo-sharing, video-sharing, and social

networking service that enables its users to take pictures and videos, and share them on the app, as well as through a variety of other social networking platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Flickr.

7 Reasons Why I Love Instagram

1) Instagram is Visual – There is nothing better than a picture to tell a story.

2) Instagram is Micro – Microblogging is becoming huge in popularity.

3) Instagram is Social – Showcase awesome photos, Give Love, Get Friends

4) Instagram is Fun – Fun boosts traffic and engagement and gives enjoyment.

5) Instagram is Forgiving- Photo platform that provides filters are Forgiving

6) Instagram is Friendly. Instagram gets along just fine with Twitter & Facebook.

7) Instagram is Free. ’nuff said.

Follow Us On Instagram!

What is YouTube?

Subscribe on YouTube!

Why is this important?

Why Facebook?

The most updated Social Network With 1.5 BILLION Engaged Users

Like us on Facebook

You can help spread the Good News!

Like, Comment, Share!• Like (with a variety of Emojis) our posts• Comment – we want to hear your thoughts• Like and Comment on each other’s posts• Share to your networks

You are Cordially Invited…• RSVP• Like and Comment what you are looking forward to• Share to your networks- who wouldn’t love a

Chilli Cook Off? Irish Night? Star Wars Baseball?!

Sharing is Caring • Invite Friends to “Like” Our Page

• Invite Friends to Join our Events

Share Your Parish Love!• Rank the Parish (Five Stars Welcomed *****)• Share A review- what has your experience been?• Be sincere- all feedback appreciated.

All Reviews are Welcomed

Take Photos and

Share with Us!

Call to Action:

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SaintMichaelsTroy@StMichaelsTroy

#SaintMichaelsTroy#StMichaelsTroy

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Sneak Peek of What’s Next

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Are you interested in joining the Social Media Ministry?

Questions?