Social Media in Winnipeg

Social Media is more than just marketing, it’s about connecting with people.  While many organizations have yet to take full advantage of social media, The City of Winnipeg has taken Social Media very seriously.  Cities like Winnipeg have traditionally had a tough time connecting with it’s residents, and enabling it’s residents to connect with each other.  With the advent of social media tools like twitter, facebook, and YouTube, The City of Winnipeg is more empowered than ever to connect with people.

One great example is the City of Winnipeg Emergency Preparedness.  They have a great facebook page that keeps you up to date with the latest emergency issues in Winnipeg.  Looking to see what the latest issues may be on your commute to work? Just check out Winnipeg Transit on Twitter.  In fact, Social Media for The City of Winnipeg is such an important thing that they have created a dedicated Social Media Page that links all the Social Media properties they manage.

The fact that The City of Winnipeg has embraced social media to such a deep degree is incredibly important.  While there is room for improvement, taking the initial steps of connecting with citizens, enabling them to have conversations online, and investing in social media technologies shows us that the City is in tune with where it’s citizens are spending their time.  Important messages can be spread, citizens can communicate and engage, and improvements can be made to the way the city is run.

So what can companies do to take advantage of Social Media?  Many Winnipeg companies are extremely successful already, and may think social media is not needed, or not for them. Those companies need to remember that social media is just a megaphone of amplification that can take what you already do well, and let the world know about your business and connect with it.  Imaginet Interactive specializes in helping your business on the Social Media journey.