Humor and your social media

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Tim Burrows

Using humor in your social media is not always the easiest thing to do.
It requires timing, tone and context to be done well…oh and a willingness to let your hair down and drop the “We are the serious police” attitude. Most of all, you must have fun with it.

Take a look at two recent examples from the Philadelphia Police Department. Not only using great humor, but on two different platforms. (Twitter and Facebook…bonus touch of humor if you click the link to their website above.)

Twitter:

Facebook:

No Savsies

No Savsies

Way to go Philly Police.

In other news…
Have you registered for our Facebook Settings For Professionals Webinar? It happens today at 1:30 and it’s completely free. 

Looking for more tips, tricks and ways to improve your social media presence? Register here for a free webinar on Tuesday, January 20th at 1:30 for Facebook settings for first responders.
http://www.onlinemeetingnow.com/register/?id=n0aqst8byi

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About Tim Burrows

Tim Burrows was a sworn police officer for 25 years with experience in front line operations, primary response, traffic, detective operations and supervision. He has training in a broad spectrum of policing responsibilities including, IMS, Emergency Management, computer assisted technology investigations, leadership, community policing and crisis communications. Tim is available to assist you with your social media program and communication. Click here to contact him http://bit.ly/ContactTimBurrows
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