Social media provides a wealth of information about our network of connections. We hear about birthdays, work anniversaries, and life events daily through alerts and emails.
It is certainly good practice to act on this information. However, a generic response (“Congratulations!”) to social signals on LinkedIn or Facebook could get lost in the crowd. When it comes to social media, it’s important to stand out and be noticed. Remember: It’s not the information; it’s how you use it.
Here are some simple ways to help your messages break through and get attention:
WORK ANNIVERSARY
A good response
A GREAT response
LIFE EVENT
A good response
A GREAT response
- Find Grandma’s alma mater on her Facebook or LinkedIn profile
- Go to the college bookstore’s website and order a baby onesie in school colors
- Mail it to Grandma with a note saying, “Let’s do everything we can to get that grandson into a great college!”
JOB CHANGE
A good response
Send a handwritten congratulations note using an app like Felt.
A GREAT response
Send a handwritten note using a app like Felt congratulating Tony on his new entrepreneurial venture and inviting him to discuss tax strategies as a sole proprietor and the potential benefits of rolling over his 401(k) from his previous job.
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