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Unread 04-12-2012, 19:28
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Re: FRC Blogged - Administrative manual is out

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Originally Posted by Jon Stratis View Post
When it comes to websites and social media... Well, doesn't all that count towards Chairman's as well? Even 10 years ago, the best way to get the word out about what you're doing and have an impact in the community was to actually take your robot out into the community. Today, you can make a YouTube video that could "go viral" reach 1000 times as many people with your message. In today's world, I don't think you can be a real Chairman's team without having a significant web presence to help spread your message. That doesn't mean you can ignore everything else, though!
Social media was definitely a big part of our Chairman's program last year. Our entire action plan revolved around expanding our team's reach in an effort to impact more people and teams; social media was an integral part of this strategy.

Jon is very right, going forward I have a hard time envisioning any future Championship Chairman's award winners without a significant social media presence. It's just too big of an avenue to be ignored.
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