Did you know? The New IEEE Social Media Policy

Social media is a powerful way for people to connect. IEEE supports content creation through social media, and encourages stakeholders to use social media for communication, collaboration, data sharing, and content development in a manner that is consistent with the IEEE mission and objectives.

The new IEEE Social Media Policy and best practices have been set to guide content creators and social media group administrators who are conducting IEEE business online. The policy is a valuable framework to coordinate social media work, present a unified IEEE presence, and protect individuals engaged in these efforts in the context of IEEE. Some highlights:

• Social media defined - the policy clarifies what IEEE considers to be social media, including a broad range of websites, portals, and digital-based applications.
• Best practices for using social media — the policy includes a list of 17 best practices that guide online behavior and set expectations for how IEEE stakeholders will conduct business online.
• Registered IEEE Social Media Sites — the policy requires that sites, pages and other social media entities, that are operated on behalf of IEEE and/or prominently feature IEEE logos or brands, register their site with IEEE. A publicly accessible list of registered sites will appear on IEEE.org.

Read the full IEEE Social Media Policy. The IEEE Social Media Policy is part of a broader effort to use social media strategically to support the IEEE mission and objectives. If you have questions about the policy or social media at IEEE, send an e-mail to socialmediahelp@ieee.org. (source: IEEE-USA, IEEE Member Benefit Bulletin)