Over the last 6 months we've seen several large enterprises make commitments to incorporate social media into their governance, risk and compliance (GRC) practices. As a result, digital teams are coming to us with mandates and deadlines to inventory, review and remediate their enterprise's global web and social footprint. This appears to be a harbinger of a sea change in how the C-suite addresses the risks and rewards of social media – in other words, social media governance.
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The C-Suite Demands Social Media Governance
By Janet Church on May 22, 2015
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Enterprise Social Media Account Management
By Chip Roberson on August 20, 2014
Taming Your Enterprise Social Media Presence
Your boss has just asked you to inventory all the social media accounts used across the enterprise. On the surface, enterprise social media account management may sound simple to your boss but you know it's nothing but.... That's because social media points-of-presence (POPs) can be created by anyone at any time without any form of control or oversight by you or your team.
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Social Media Compliance for the Mortgage Industry
By Janet Church on August 11, 2014
When used properly, web and social media sites are powerful marketing tools which can bring customers to your door; however, they can also bring the regulators knocking. The FFIEC has finalized its guidance on the use of social media by financial institutions and the CFPB has started the door-knocking. Factor in the use of social media by mortgage loan originators (MLOs), which you are also required to monitor, and the compliance challenge is escalated. Now state regulators (for example WA, TX, CA and AZ) are getting more aggressive in overseeing the use of social media and are sending out "intent to audit" letters. Are you prepared to meet the challenge of an audit?
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Brand Disrupted: How Social Media and Brand Protection Technology Converged
By Janet Church on May 15, 2014
Every few years technology evolves and something wondrous emerges that affects businesses and consumers in a significant way. Often, the new technology replaces an existing technology, or even makes it obsolete. In some cases, it has a major impact on how an enterprise shifts its IT focus to better serve its customers and shareholders. We’ve come to know these impactful technologies as “disruptive.” The most significant “disruptive technology” of the past ten years has been social media; not just for the platforms themselves, but because it takes a significant shift in business culture and operational excellence to incorporate it effectively. In fact, it takes a transformation.
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3 Keys to Managing Your Social Footprint. Social Media Governance: Part 1
By Janet Church on January 14, 2014
Every New Year you naturally begin setting goals and making plans to achieve new heights in your career and personal life. You know that the best way to reach (and exceed) goals is to make a plan, follow it, and adjust when necessary. This is true whether you want to get a handle on those holiday pounds or get a handle on your brand presence in social media.
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Social Content vs. Social Presence - Don't neglect your social footprint
By Chip Roberson on November 18, 2013
Quickly! Think about how you manage your social media.
I bet what came to mind was some collection of content publishing, listening, or analysis systems. If you're in a regulated industry then perhaps a content compliance or archiving system might have come to mind.
What's the common denominator? Content. That's not a bad thing since sharing content is why we're on social media. However, we're overlooking a fundamental component – Presence!
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Brand Presence Management - Why Should You Care?
By Janet Church on April 29, 2013
At this stage of the social game, most companies (of all sizes) have their arms around using social media as part of their brand marketing strategy and community development. But moving your company into operating as a true Social Business is a game changer! Strong brand presence management is required in order to scale your organization, protect your intellectual property, strengthen your security measures, and reduce liability risks. And you need to care about it!