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How to Engage the Modern Customer Using Social Media

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 23 Dec 2019 · 22m

What this episode covers

Chris Luecke, host of Manufacturing Happy Hour, explains how manufacturing leaders can use social media to build brand authority and generate leads. He details six specific tactics, ranging from contributing to LinkedIn industry groups to creating smartphone videos and hosting live events. Luecke shares his personal journey of starting the show with an iPhone and selfie stick, which led to high-quality leads and connections with industry figures like Rockwell Automation CEO Blake Moret.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Rockwell Automation
Tools
Canva
Also
LinkedIn, Blake Moret, Derek Stickle

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