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Social Media Language and Tone

Purpose

This section defines how the brand communicates on social media platforms to maintain consistency, professionalism, and engagement while reflecting brand personality.

Key Principles

  • Authenticity: Be genuine and human; avoid corporate jargon.
  • Clarity: Keep messages simple, scannable, and accessible.
  • Engagement: Encourage conversation, not just broadcasting.
  • Respect: Treat all users with dignity; avoid sarcasm or hostility.

Language Guidelines

  • Use plain language that is easy to understand.
  • Maintain a friendly and approachable tone while remaining professional.
  • Use contractions where natural (e.g., "were" instead of "we are").
  • Avoid slang, memes, or trends that do not align with brand values.
  • Use inclusive language (e.g., “everyone” instead of “guys”).

Tone by Context

  • Announcements: Clear, direct, factual.
  • Customer Engagement: Friendly, supportive, and solution-focused.
  • Celebrations/Milestones: Upbeat, appreciative, community-centered.
  • Crisis/Issues: Calm, measured, empathetic, and factual.

Platform Nuances

  • Twitter/X: Concise updates, timely responses, hashtags where relevant.
  • LinkedIn: Professional updates, industry insights, thought leadership.
  • Instagram: Visual-first storytelling with concise, supportive captions.
  • Facebook: Balanced mix of announcements, community posts, and event sharing.
  • TikTok (if used): Authentic, creative, but aligned with brand voice.

Response Guidelines

  • Respond to comments and messages within 24 hours when possible.
  • Acknowledge criticism respectfully; do not delete unless offensive or abusive.
  • Use escalation protocols for customer complaints or sensitive issues.

Do / Dont Examples

  • Do: “Thanks for your feedback—were looking into it and will update soon.”
  • Dont: “Calm down, thats not our problem.”

Accessibility

  • Always add alt text for images.
  • Use CamelCase for hashtags (#ThisIsAnExample).
  • Avoid using only emojis or GIFs to convey meaning.

Measurement & Maintenance

  • Track engagement metrics: reach, shares, sentiment, response time.
  • Review tone and engagement quarterly to ensure alignment.
  • Refresh guidelines annually or after major platform changes.