Strategies to reignite employee advocacy shares

Behind the Post Published: June 21, 2023
Strategies to reignite employee advocacy shares

Olivia Messina takes on a solo episode to discuss tactics for reigniting employee advocacy shares.

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Episode summary

Having an employee advocacy program increases the total social engagement for a brand by 25% to 40% at minimum.

Employee advocacy programs bring a wealth of benefits–expanded reach, enhanced trust, and credibility, thought leadership, the list goes on!

When it comes to employee participation, those who lead advocacy initiatives understand that engagement ebbs and flows. So what can be done if advocate shares slow down?

In this episode of Behind the Post, host Olivia Messina sits down for a solo episode to discuss strategies you can implement if advocacy shares start to dip.

She talks through how to get advocate feedback, how to encourage positive sharing behaviors, why it’s so important to have a constant line of communication, how to gamify, and key insights on the best times to launch campaigns and initiatives.

Meet Olivia

Olivia Messina is Oktopost’s Social Media and Community Manager. Passionate about humanizing B2B brands, building communities, and developing her personal brand, she manages all social accounts and heads the Oktopost employee advocacy program.

She also hosts Oktopost’s B2B social media podcast, Behind the Post. Olivia and her guests break down what goes on behind the perfect posts you see on your feed, and what it takes to spark creativity and generate a highly-engaged audience.

A specialist in video content creation, when she’s not creating content and managing socials, Olivia can be found developing her personal brand, reading, or getting a quick workout in.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do employee advocacy programs increase social engagement for B2B companies?

Employee advocacy programs are proven to increase a brand's total social engagement by 25% to 40% at minimum. For B2B companies, this translates into significantly expanded reach, enhanced trust, credibility, and stronger thought leadership within their target industry, directly impacting brand visibility and lead generation efforts.

What effective strategies can reignite flagging employee advocacy participation in B2B organizations?

To boost employee advocacy shares when participation dips, B2B organizations should prioritize gathering advocate feedback, establishing a constant line of communication, actively encouraging positive sharing behaviors, and implementing gamification. Strategic timing for launching new campaigns and initiatives also plays a crucial role in re-engaging advocates.

Why is consistent communication crucial for a thriving B2B employee advocacy program?

Consistent communication is vital for sustaining high engagement in B2B employee advocacy programs. Maintaining a constant line of communication ensures advocates feel informed, valued, and motivated to share new content, preventing declines in participation and fostering a continuous culture of advocacy within the organization.

How can gamification enhance employee participation in B2B social advocacy initiatives?

Gamification is an effective strategy to boost B2B employee advocacy by introducing elements of friendly competition and reward. This encourages employees to share more consistently and creatively, driving higher engagement rates and reinforcing positive sharing behaviors across the organization, ultimately expanding brand reach.

What are the primary benefits of implementing an employee advocacy program for B2B brands?

Investing in an employee advocacy program offers significant benefits for B2B brands, including vastly expanded social reach, enhanced brand trust and credibility through authentic employee voices, and the establishment of employees as industry thought leaders. These advantages collectively contribute to a stronger brand presence and more effective B2B marketing.

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