IEEE Social Media Training Resources
IEEE embraces the responsible use of social media to communicate and build relationships with prospective and current members, customers, authors and community members. This page is designed to help you, as the community manager or administrator of a registered IEEE social media account, understand the process of developing and maintaining a social media strategy.
All IEEE-associated social media accounts must comply with the IEEE Social Media Policy and IEEE Visual Identity Guidelines.
On this page:
- Tip Sheet: IEEE Social Media Guidelines
- Getting Started with Social Media
- Know Your Social Networks
- Social Strategy Worksheet
- Posting Checklist
- Social Media Image Resources
- Best Practices for Using #Hashtags in Social Media Posts
- Tip sheet: Spreading "Good Will" on Social Media
- Video: Focus Areas for Success
Tip sheet: IEEE Social Media Guidelines
Tip Sheet: IEEE Social Media Guidelines (PDF, 75 KB)
An at-a-glance review of the IEEE Social Media Guidelines.
Getting Started with Social Media
Getting Started with Social Media (PDF, 83 KB)
This document provides an overview of what’s needed needed to get started with social media.
Know Your Social Networks
Know Your Social Networks (PDF, 98 KB)
This at-a-glance document provides a high level overview of the main social channels used at IEEE.
Social Media Strategy Worksheet
Social Media Strategy Worksheet (PDF, 86 KB)
Use this worksheet to begin to develop a strategy for your social media presence.
Posting Checklist
Social Media Posting Checklist (PDF, 54 KB)
A checklist to review before anything is posted on an IEEE-related social media channel.
Tip sheet: IEEE Social Media Image Resources
Social Media Image Resources (PDF, 91 KB)
An overview of the importance of images on social media, and a listing of resources for where to obtain stock photos.
Best Practices for Using #Hashtags in Social Media Posts
Best Practices for Using #Hashtags in Social Media Posts (PDF, 146 KB)
A guide how to best utilize #IEEE in your social media posts
Tip sheet: Spreading "Good Will" on Social Media
Tip Sheet: Spreading "Good Will" on Social Media (PDF, 580 KB)
A guide to how best to promote and acknowledge member contributions.
Video: Focus Areas for Success
Video: Focus Areas For Success
This video training will provide deeper insights on topics that are key to success on social media, including: understanding the social media landscape, the importance of analysis, building audience relationships, crafting content, and measurement.