Transcript Social media: Power, Potential, & Pitfalls

Social Media:
Power, Pitfalls & Potential
Greater
Centennial
A.M.E.
Zion
Church
Daquan Bimbo
Darin Kent
Sharee Stephens
Cheryl Walls
Freedom Weekes
Define Social Media
Social media is media for social
interaction, using highly
accessible and scalable
communication techniques. Social
media is the use of web-based
and mobile technologies to turn
communication into interactive
dialogue.
Examples of Social Media
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Email
Instant Messaging
Texting
Twitter
Facebook
Tumbler
Linked-In
BBM (Black Berry Messaging)
Skype
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Oovoo
Livestream
Blogging
Flickr
Vimeo
Myspace
Aim
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Social Media
Power
Pitfalls
Potential
Social Media: Power
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Encouragement
Evangelistic tool
Skill Enhancement
Promotion and Brand Development
– Products
– Organizations
– Individuals
Social Media: Power
Branding Me
• How are you viewed?
• Public Face
• Creating an Identity
Social Media: Pitfalls
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Permanency
Consumers not producers
Scams
Evil doers (Smart & Patient)
Investigations (Employers & Creditors)
Internet Bullying
Tips for adults
– Know what your child is doing
– Set limits: Time and internet locations
– Locate their computer in open space not their
room
– Talk to them about your concerns
Social Media: Potential
Reach masses, some seen as
unreachable
• Viral Communication: Egypt, China,
America (Barak Obama)
• Diversity: Congregate people across
the globe
• “The Unchurched”
• “The Bored”
• Our Youth
Social Media: Power, Pitfalls, &
Potential
Strategic opportunities:
• To build audiences
• To interact and engage
• To promote
• For Kingdom building
• For social good
• To bridge generational gaps
And Yes, be mindful and careful!