Proposed Monthly Calendar
Day |
Platform |
Content Pillar |
Responsible Team |
---|---|---|---|
Monday |
|
Our Work/Our Clients |
Marketing Lead |
Tuesday |
|
Culture and Values |
Social Media Coordinator |
Wednesday |
|
Our Success |
Marketing Lead |
Thursday |
|
Our Community |
Social Media Coordinator |
Friday |
LinkedIn/Instagram |
Our Work/Behind-the-Scenes |
Marketing Team |
Week 1: Culture and Values Focus
· Spotlight on team members
· Office culture highlights
· Company values in action
· Internal events and celebrations
Week 2: Our Work/Our Clients Focus
· Project showcases
· Case studies
· Client testimonials
· Behind-the-scenes of current projects
Week 3: Our Success Focus
· Awards and recognition
· Milestone achievements
· Performance highlights
· Industry leadership content
Week 4: Our Community Focus
· Community involvement
· Industry events participation
· Partnerships and collaborations
· Thought leadership content
Platform-Specific Strategy
LinkedIn (Primary B2B Platform)
· 3-4 posts per week
· Focus on professional content, case studies, industry insights
· Emphasis on showcasing KOJO's expertise and services
· Longer-form content with professional tone
Instagram (Growth Platform)
· 2-3 posts per week + 3-5 stories
· Visual content showcasing work and company culture
· Behind-the-scenes content
· More casual, engaging tone
Facebook (Supporting Platform)
· 1-2 posts per week
· Community-focused content
· Event promotions
· Cross-posting of key content from other platforms
YouTube (Content Repository)
· 1-2 videos per month
· Showcase reels
· Project highlights
· Behind-the-scenes content
Content Creation and Approval Process
Planning Phase (Week 4 of previous month)
· Content calendar finalization
· Assignment of content creation tasks
· Resource allocation
Creation Phase (Weeks 1-3)
· Content creation according to schedule
· Internal review process
· Revisions and refinements
Approval Phase (Ongoing)
· Streamlined approval process (to address current long approval challenges)
· Final review by designated approver
· Scheduling of approved content
Analysis Phase (Week 4)
· Performance review of previous content
· Insights gathering
· Strategy adjustments for upcoming month
Implementation Timeline
Month 1 (Initial Setup)
Weeks 1-2:
· Finalize content pillars and messaging strategy
· Develop brand guidelines for social media
· Create content templates for each platform
· Establish streamlined approval processes
· Set up analytics tracking and reporting framework
Weeks 3-4:
· Build content bank with 2-4 weeks of pre-approved content
· Train team on new processes and guidelines
· Implement scheduling tools and workflows
· Begin initial content deployment on primary platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram)
Month 3 (Optimization Phase)
· Complete full implementation across all platforms
· Establish regular content creation rhythm
· Refine posting schedule based on initial performance data
· Develop more sophisticated content for high-performing pillars
· Begin more targeted engagement strategies
· Implement first round of strategy adjustments based on Month 1-2 data
Month 6 (Expansion Phase)
· Conduct comprehensive performance review
· Scale successful content types and formats
· Expand video content strategy
· Implement more advanced audience targeting
· Develop influencer/partnership strategy
· Begin integration with broader marketing initiatives
· Refine metrics and KPIs based on business objectives
Month 12 (Maturity Phase)
· Full integration of social media strategy with overall marketing plan
· Sophisticated content production across all pillars
· Established brand voice and visual identity
· Measurable impact on brand awareness objectives
· Clear connection between social media activities and business outcomes
· Development of next-phase strategy based on year's learnings
Key Recommendations for Implementation
Address Current Challenges:
· Formalize the marketing team structure to move away from the current "ad hoc" approach
· Streamline approval processes to enable more timely content publication
· Develop clear roles and responsibilities for content creation and management
Platform Prioritization:
· Continue to optimize LinkedIn strategy as it's showing strong results
· Capitalize on Instagram's growth potential with more visual content
· Reassess Facebook strategy to improve engagement or reallocate resources
Process Improvements:
· Implement a content calendar tool for better planning and coordination
· Establish clear content guidelines to maintain brand consistency
· Create a content repository for efficient asset management
· Develop regular reporting cadence to track performance against objectives
Measurement Framework:
· Track platform-specific metrics (followers, engagement, reach)
· Monitor content pillar performance to optimize resource allocation
· Measure conversion metrics (website traffic, inquiries, leads)
· Assess brand awareness through regular surveys or industry benchmarking