Leica Social Media Guidelines Overview

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Leica Social Media Guidelines
Wetzlar, June 2019
 
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Tonality
 
Agenda
The Leica
Philosophy
Social Media
Presence
Video
Guidelines
1.
2.
3.
Photo
Shares
Channel
Don’ts
Community
Management
7.
8.
Visual
Language
5.
Appendix
 
 
  
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Asset
Creation
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4.
6.
 
1. Leica Philosophy
 
 
  
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Our aim is to establish a uniform appearance and a strong brand
image across all social media channels worldwide while at the
same time supporting local initiatives.
 
Key Values:
strengthen recognition value
increase share of voice
support local content
 
These Social Media Guidelines are aimed at Leica partners and
Leica subsidiaries which already operate social media channels.
Please contact the Global Social Media Team for approval if you
aim to establish such channels in the future.
 
Why Social Media Guidelines?
 
Leica Philosophy | Together with the World‘s Best
 
 
 
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2. Social Media Presence
 
 
  
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Social Media Presence | The Basics
 
   
 
 
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You produce enough content to warrant a social media
presence
 
Start your social media presence with a business Facebook
account
 
Once it‘s successful, start introducing additional channels based
on availability and acceptance in your local market
      e.g. use Instagram, Twitter LinkedIn etc. only if there are
     sufficient demand and community in your market
 
Do you need a presence on every social media platform? The
upcoming slides include an overview of all social media
channels and which channel is best used for which type of
content.
 
 
 
 
 
Prerequisites
 
Social Media Presence | Channel Overview
 
 
 
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COMMUNITY POWER
 
Reach a broader, more
diverse  audience than on
other channels by pushing
posts with media budget
Possibility to target the
audience
Product launches and product
communication
Local Content 
 Events, Store
openings, Gallery events
Age group: no younger people
 
VISUAL BEAUTY
 
Still a high reach with organic
posts possible
Instagram stories is a good
format to integrate video and
storytelling content as well as
event coverage and integrate a
“swipe up” link ( possible from
10k followers on or for verified
accounts)
Direct interaction with
influencers
Product launches and product
communication (Shop the
product function)
Hashtag campaigns with
influencers for a broad
communication
Age group: Very broad
LEICA EXPLAINED
 
Local Influencer content
Event coverage
Corporate content catering to
consumers as well
Tutorials
 
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INSIGHTS
 
Inspirational corporate
content
HR content – good if you
search for employees
Event coverage from a
corporate point of view
Reach people on a business
level with advertising
B2B communication
Age level : older, business
oriented audience
NEWS
 
Events and live coverage
Fast, direct interaction with
influencers
Exclusive news about product
launches and product
communication
High post frequency facilitates
content of all priority levels
 
Leica Logo | Application
 
The Leica Logo – Golden Rules
 
 
Is used as 
Channel Icon on Leica Social Media Channels:
All Leica markets must use the same Leica logo as the global
channels. Customized country-specific logos are not applicable in
order to give all Leica channels a streamlined, official appearance
and recognition value. Do not change the design or colour of the
Leica logo in any way
. Only use the red version of the Leica logo.
 
On Social Media Post Graphics:
Leica logo icons are never to be placed on post graphics.
 
   
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Social Media Presence | Facebook
 
   
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Posting Interval Recommended
 
Not more than 2-3 posts per week, pushed with
media budget (Advertising slide 12)
 
Posting Length Recommendations
 
40-80 characters
 
Social Media Image Formats
 
Facebook Cover Photo: 820 x 312
Facebook Profile Photo: 180 x 180
Facebook App / Tab Thumbnail: 111 x 74
Facebook Link Preview: min. 600 x 315
Facebook Group Cover Photo: 801 x 250
Facebook Event Cover Photo: 784 x 295
Facebook Photo Post: 1200 x 717
Crosslinked Image: 1200 x 628
Video: Square
 
Asset performance
 based on our experience:
 Carousel Posts, Video Snippets, Product porn
 Long videos, weak single images
A must-have channel for brands. The organic reach on Facebook is extremely low, so a media budget to push the
posts is necessary.
 
Social Media Presence | Facebook Advertsing
 
   
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Advertising
 
On Facebook, organic posts are no longer working to reach the audience and especially a
specific target group. Therefore it is necessary to push the postings with media on a local
level with the correct language for an optimal placement. Here it is essential not to
communicate with a “much helps much” mind-set to get the most out of the placed
budget 
Pursue an aim with your postings.
 
To make the best out of the cooperation, please coordinate the advertising with the
Leica Social Media team (
social@leica-camera.com
) to avoid imprecise or double
targeting.
 
Definition/ Best practices Leica HQ channel = Upcoming slides
 
Social Media Presence | Facebook Advertising
 
   
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In General:
Social posts should be pushed to increase the click rate (to the e-stores/landing pages of
the website to push the sales) and to raise the awareness for the brand in general
(increase the reach). In this contexts ads are best used with clearly defined target
groups and a call to action.
 
1.
 
Targeting
       
 We distinguish between 
Traffic
 and 
Reach
 
posts,
 that pursue different
        goals.
       
Traffic posts 
(
posts with the goal to generate link clicks):
       
The positioning of the products can be helpful to define product related areas of
        interests. Try to define the target group as good as possible. The more exact the
        target group is defined, the higher the click rate and the lower the Costs per Click
        will be. As orientation Facebook Ad Manager has a audience definition indicator in
        the target group section. That helps to get an orientation of how specific or broad
        you are defining the target group with the settings you make:
 
       Traffic posts should always include a clear CTA and a link! Example: “Follow the link
       to learn more about the Leica S-System: 
https://s.leica-camera.com
 
Social Media Presence | Facebook Advertising
 
   
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Reach posts 
(
posts with the goal to raise the awareness of the
      
brand): Here we can choose a broader target group. This can also be
      brand unspecific topics to reach a higher number of users.
 
       
Budget:
 As usual in the digital advertising business, 
more is more 
to reach a
       broader audience. But in the first steps start with a small budget to get a
       feeling for the advertising mechanics and to learn what works best for your
       local audience.
 
       
Age:
 In average we defined the age range from 
25-65+ 
as a potential age
       range for Leica buyers. Depending on the product the target group could also
       be younger (lower priced products such as accessories or the Leica SOFORT, or
       for the Leica TL2) or more specific.
 
       
Location & Language:
 If you want to promote a 
local event, 
please target
       only the surrounding areas that make sense for the promotion.
       
For promotions that independent from local specific communication, please
       don’t target audiences who are located beyond your sales area and use the
       correct language for the selected region.
 
 
Social Media Presence | Facebook Advertising
 
   
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Timing
: 
Think also about the right timing. Based on our experience we publish postings around 4PM CEST/CET. Here we have the maximum overlaps with
relevant time zones for postings around the globe.
 
Launches
 as well as national or 
international holidays and events
 are always a good opportunity to rise the awareness for a product. Launches have the
advantage that they are very “Leica specific” and Leica interested people will search for keywords around the product. This is a good opportunity for a
better ranking in the Facebook algorithm that results in a lower CPC and a better visibility. National or international events  like Christmas is also a good
opportunity to drive sales and reach the target group with paid advertising. The disadvantage is that you’ll be not the only advertiser with this idea. That
makes it harder to reach the target group with a low budget.
Furthermore you have to keep in mind when people will have the most time for online shopping or surfing about products and upcoming event. So you
should plan the advertising 
around weekends and holidays 
where people have the most receptive for advertisings and purchasing.
 
2. Assets
The assets should be platform specific and created in the relevant format.
 
3. Post copy:
Think and act like a customer. 
Put yourself in the place of the customer. Which keywords would you use to find the product you are promoting? What
would you like to read in a text? Try to integrate that in the copy. Highlight features and the USP of the product and keep your text 
clear and snackable
.
Even if you pay for an ad placement you have to 
create content that wakens the interest of an user
. Your goal is that the customers stops at YOUR ad while
he or she is scrolling trough the platform with hundreds of posts and advertisings. Here a crunchy CTA as well as formulations like “NEW”, “LIMITED” or
“NOW AVAILABE” help to catch the interest of the user and are click driver/trigger.
 
Social Media Presence | Facebook Advertising
 
   
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      Custom Audiences: 
The creation of  a target group that is made from scratch as descripted in the previous slides is called “core audience”. Facebook Custom
      Audiences are highly defined groups of people who already have a relationship with your business, such as past customers, people who have visited your website,
or
      people who have installed your app. Even better, Custom Audiences can be used to create lookalike audiences.
 
      Lookalike audiences: 
The lookalike audience is based on the custom audience and generally means an "algorithmically-assembled group of social network
      members who resemble, in some way, another group of members“. Lookalike audiences anatomize existing customers and their user profiles to find the
      commonalities between the existing audience.  This helps to find highly-qualified customers who previously would have been difficult to identify and reach. This
      approach saves time and lowers advertising costs for the acquisition of a new audience.
 
 
Social Media Presence | Facebook Advertising
 
   
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The Facebook Pixel
 
To be as successful as possible with your ad, an implementation of
a Facebook pixel on the landing page ( website or e-store) is
necessary. The pixel tracks actions of the website visitors and can
be used for creating a custom audience or retarget visitors of your
site.
 
This way it is possible to create ads for users who have been
already in contact with the brand and are highly relevant for a
successful conclusion.
 
Here it is also important to implement a link tracking mechanism.
 
Social Media Presence | Instagram
 
   
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Preferably 1, not more than 2 Posts per Weekday
1 Post per Day on Weekends
 
90 characters or less
include current campaign/blog link in bio
 
Instagram Profile Photo: 110 x 110
Instagram Thumbnails: 161 x 161
Instagram Square Photo or Video: 1080 x 1080 for max. Quality
Instagram Vertical Photo or Video: 1080 x 1350
use images in square, 5:4 & vertical format only
please crop images that are in landscape format
 
Social Media Image Formats
 
Posting Length Recommendations
 
Posting Interval Recommend
 
Asset performance
 based on our experience:
 
Images with a clear focus , relevant influecer regrams, IG stories:
including video snipptes and for direct linking with swipw up function
 
Videpost in feed, static product images with a grey background,
classic portraits
The organic growth on Instagram is still very good. A precondition for a successful Instagram account are good and highly visual images. No good
images = no Instagram channel . If you have an Instagram business account you can integrate the “shopping function” with direct links to your E-
Store. If you have 10k followers or a verified Instagram account, you’ll also be able to add a “Swipe Up” link to your Instagram Story. Another
possibility for implementing links on Instagram is within the “bio” of the profile.
 
Social Media Presence | Instagram
 
   
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Hashtags are emerging as a common branding tool and thread to
track and tie conversations together. They also play a critical role
in how people discover content, especially on Instagram and
Twitter. It’s important to include a hashtag strategy into all of the
marketing efforts.
 
You may use product hashtags outside of social media as well, e.g.
they can be included in materials such as decals on walls, press
kits, releases and boiler plates, Leica Camera video outros, print
and event marketing communications.
 
 
Hashtags | General
 
Social Media Presence | Instagram
 
   
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Hashtags | Brand Hashtags
 
Tips:
1.
 
Always make sure the hashtag is relevant and not tied to
    an inappropriate meaning.
 
    
 You can use the 
Tag Board
 to check the meaning,
         appropriateness of hashtags.
    
 If you want to establish a unique campaign hashtag, you
         can also refer to this website to see if your chosen tag is
         already in use.
2. 
Use as many hashtags as you want, just make sure they
    stay relevant.
 
Social Media Presence | Instagram
 
   
 
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General Leica hashtags to be included in all posts:
#LeicaCamera
#  📷
 
Camera Hashtags:
These should be used when an image is shot with or features a
specific Leica camera, as for example:
#LeicaM
  
#LeicaQ2
#LeicaTL2
  
#LeicaS
#LeicaSL
  
#LeicaM
#LeicaDLux7
  
#LeicaCL …
 
Hashtags | Strategy
 
 
Custom & UGC Hashtags:
These
 
are created to brand and tie conversations together around
specific campaigns, events or content formats such as
#LeicaWorld, #Leicagram and #LeicaBlog #ShootLeicaPro…..
 
Please, check first if the hashtags are existing
 
Social Media Presence | Instagram
 
   
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Trending topics are hashtags that have been established to be
commonly used by the social media community. Use them in order to
increase your reach. But please check first if they are relevant. Here
are some examples:
#portraits #landscape #streetphotography #blackandwhite #bnw
#photography 
#minimalism #art #design #interiordesign
#travelphotography 
#architecture #luxury #naturephotography
 
Hashtags | Trending Topics
 
Social Media Presence | LinkedIn
 
   
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2 – 3 Posts per Week
 
Posting Length Recommendations
 
25 words or less
 
Social Media Image formats
 
Profile Image: 200 x 200
Background Image: 1400 x 404
Company Banner: 646 x 220
 
Posting Interval Recommended
 
Asset performance
 based on our experience:
No significant difference between video or or
image content, in both cases product porn works
well
LinkedIn is highly relevant for B2B communication as well as for HR and corporate
content.
 
   
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Posting Interval Recommend
 
Up to 5 Posts per Weekday
1 Post per Day on Weekends
 
Posting Length Recommendations
 
70 - 127 characters (+ postlink)
Images/videos are no longer included in the 140
characters count
 
Social Media Image Formats
 
Twitter Header Image: 1500 x 500
Twitter Profile Photo: 400 x 400
Tweet Image: 506 x 506 (1:1 Ratio) since 12/2015
Ads: 800 x 320 (Sizes may vary)
 
Social Media Presence | Twitter
Twitter is highly relevant for short news and needs a constant screening and real
time response. 
 very time-cosuming
 
3. Tonality
 
   
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Tonality | Basics
 
The tonality of Leica Camera is trustworthy, authentic and
representative of Leica‘s excellent quality. It transports the actual
strengths of the company. There is an appropriate mixture of
informative and emotional language within every text. The texts
move and touch the reader, make them curious while at the same
time positioning the product.
 
But be careful: 
Don’t
 
use empty superlatives, e.g. “The best”,
“most excellent”, etc. Use a well-balanced wording, confident but
not arrogant. Be modest in your wording.
 
Example: 
The perfect grip in every situation: The new 
#LeicaSL
Handgrip with an additional shutter release and a joystick
autofocus control facilitates professional looking photos, even
when shooting one-handed.
 
Tonality
 
   
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4. Visual Language
 
   
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Visual Language Instagram
 
  
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Recommendation based on our experience
Needs to be representative of Leica‘s high image quality
standards
The aesthetics are based on what performs well on the Leica
social media channels
 
Urban/ architecture
Nature/ landscapes (with spectacular elements, clouds, distant
people etc.)
Products (e.g. organized neatly)
Tiny people in dramatic setting rather than close-up portraits
Interesting perspectives: looking up / down, birds eye, under
water, wide angle, vanish points
Symmetry
 
Visual Language
 
Visual Language Instagram
 
   
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Recommendation based on our experience
Black, white, grey, blue
Black & white shots
Moody, pale, subdued colours
No exaggerated colour saturation,
not too bright & colourful
Only occasional colourful accents
 
Recommended Black & White / Colour Ratio:
 
Black & White:
 
40%
Colour:
 
60%
 
Visual Language | Colour
 
5. Photo Re-shares
 
   
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Photo Re-shares
 
   
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Do not re-share iPhone or mobile photography or any images
taken with a non-Leica product when communicating Leica
relevant content. Check the Exif data of images to be sure.
Exceptions can be made for images of 
Huawei smartphones co-
engineered with Leica 
and Instagram Stories. Do not use
unchecked stock material.
 
Make sure the image has maximum impact on a mobile screen.
Always include a description and appropriate hashtags.
Any images with text overlays, the text should be kept minimal in
the image itself and optimized for mobile (large font).
 
For event photos:
Include who’s in the photos in the photo description. Only share
flattering images of people at events. Please consider the legal
conditions for 
Photographs of identifiable people
in your country: 
http://bit.ly/2hNsF8P
 
Photo Re-shares | General Facts
 
Photo Re-shares
 
   
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Always request the explicit permission from the photographer to
repost their image. Ask for explicit consent to use a photographers
image, specifically if the reposted image is supposed to be used
within the framework of a global Leica Camera brand campaign.
 
Always make sure to note that the image is a repost by giving
photo credit in the description.
 Double-check that you have the
correct handle and spelling for the photographer’s name.
Don’t share images with watermarks.
 
How to tag the photographer:
Include the photo credits following the text copy and before the
hashtags. See example. Please also make a background check of
the photographer and the motive shown in the image to not share
too sensitive topics or content from for example blacklisted
photographers. (Blacklist s. next slide)
 
Photo Re-shares | Photo Credits
 
Photo Re-shares | Blacklist
 
Photo Re-shares
 
   
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Do not repost or like any Leica relevant content published on or
originating from these accounts, even if other users or accounts
have spread the content already!
 
Note: Please treat this list 
confidentially
.
 
 
Please, check the Extranet for updates:
https://extranet.leica-camera.com/index.php/s/cX5Pcv01YR10Kfp
 
6. Asset Creation
 
   
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Design | Colours
 
The pre-defined colour spectrum is representative of Leica
Camera‘s brand positioning which is modern, high-quality,
individual, sophisticated and timeless. Leica Camera reduces
photography down to the essentials. Therefore, the colour
schemes are defined as restrained and unobtrusive as well to put
in focus what is most important: the photograph and its meaning.
 
Please remember to only use RGB. This colour mode is binding for
all digital images.
 
Colours
 
Leica Camera Red
RGB 226 | 0 | 26
 
Leica Camera Black
RGB 0 | 0 | 0
 
Leica Camera Light Grey
RGB 244 | 244 | 245
 
Leica Camera White
RGB 255 | 255 | 255
 
   
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Design | Product Shots
 
Shooting guidelines
 
 
The positioning of the camera as part of a practical "set-up" or "gear" is important to
see in the product shots and not simply a camera on a mantelpiece. Product shots with
well-known photographers are also very beneficial.
It is equally important to remember the appeal of Leica's unique history and
tradition of craftsmanship. By implementing visual themes, which create a
traditional, almost vintage/analog feel, Leica can also tap into these key
concepts.
 
Format recommendation:
In order to get the best possible visibility within the platform, it is important
 to keep a few basic points in mind:
 
- all posts should be in a format of 4:5, or at least 1:1
- any content that shall fit into the Instagram Story, has to be in the format of 9:16
- high-quality shots with a sharp focus on the product
- the rest of the picture should not distract from the product but support it
 
 
   
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7. Videos
 
   
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Videos on Social Media
 
   
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Please, never credit people or crew stuff in videos directly. Only
use Leica and CW Sonderoptic lenses and equipment for video
productions. Do not use video equipment from any other
manufacturer. All releases have to be approved by Leica. Contact
Christoph.Hillgaertner@leica-camera.com
.
 
Intro/Outro:
Use the assets provided with these guidelines.
 
Music:
Pair video with appropriate music to match the theme, tonality,
vibe, or personality of the event product. Make sure you have
rights to the music.
 
Videos | General, Intro/Outro, Music
 
Videos on Social Media
 
   
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All Videos/snippets that will be uploaded to Social Media directly
must include subtitles in the local communication languages.
However, if a video shall be considered for publication on the Leica
HQ channels, it must always include UK English subtitles.
 
For uploading on YouTube/Vimeo it is preferred that you upload a
clean file and use the subtitling functions of the platforms, so that the
viewers can optionally switch subtitles on or off.
To generate additional multi-lingual subtitles please use the Excel
spreadsheet within the Toolkit ZIP file:
 
https://extranet.leica-camera.com/index.php/s/FdpxaBlQDn0fECj
 
Videos | Subtitles
 
Video on Social Media
 
   
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Unless otherwise agreed, please provide following Versions of each film
production:
 
Deliverables:
 
Full video FullHD  MP4 – with subtitles (EN)
Full video 4K MP4 – without subtitle
Full video 4K MP4 – with subtitles
 
Subtitle Audio Transcript (english) with timecode (see XLS)
 
File attachments:
 
Intro / Outro Kit (PNG sequences) with black and white outro text
                           -  4K PNG Sequence
                           - Open AfterEffects Project
                           - Leica Fonts
Text positioning guidelines
Subtitle template XLS
 
Videos | Specifications
 
Toolkit-Download:
https://extranet.leica-camera.com/index.php/s/xdBNSNt7gTfONWm
 
Video on Social Media
 
   
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Length & Settings
:
Use a social media-friendly length. Remember that most videos are watched
on mobile devices, so users don’t want to watch videos that are too long.
Make sure to loop all videos as looped videos receive more views.
 
FACEBOOK
    Square video ( 1080 x 1080 px)
    10- 15 s
    Has to catch people’s attention within the first 3 seconds
    Should be optimized for silent view.
    Usage of text inserts / captions
 
INSTAGRAM (stories)
 
    Vertical 9:16 ( 1080x1920 px)
    Max 15 s per clip (if video is longer it has to be divided in to multiple 15s clips)
    Has to catch people’s attention within the first 3 seconds
    Should be optimized for silent view.
    Usage of text inserts / captions
 
Videos | Length & Settings
 
 
YOUTUBE
 
    4k
    Long video , no time limit,
    includes Music.
    Time coded script must be provided for talking heads.
 
 
8. Channel Dont‘s
 
   
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Channel Don‘ts
 
   
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We do NOT share:
Content that violates the channel specific terms of use:
https://www.facebook.com/policies/
https://support.twitter.com/articles/18311#
https://help.instagram.com/478745558852511
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement
https://www.youtube.com/yt/policyandsafety/communitygui
delines.html
 
Be very careful using content depicting children or animals
We do not share mobile photography (with the exception of 
Huawei
smartphones co-engineered with Leica
, Instagram Stories) or
competitor products. Images should be taken with Leica cameras and
lenses.
When reposting, don’t change the original image (unless specifically
arranged and agreed on by the originator).
Do not repost any content published on or originating from
blacklisted accounts or without doing a background check.
 
Channel Don‘ts
 
09. Community Management
 
   
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Community Management
 
   
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When customers reach out to you regarding Leica Camera on
social media channels, please always respond and offer support.
 
Community Management 
| General
 
Community Management
 
   
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Always deliver great customer service – social media is an
extension of customer service. When answering a customer service
question on social media, keep a few basic principles in mind.
Respond in a timely manner (within 1-3 hours during office
hours).
Respond in the spirit of genuinely wanting to help the customer
to find a solution or answer.
Everything you write in emails can be copied and pasted into
public blog posts!
If it’s a sensitive issue (e.g. personal information), answer via a
private message and inform the user via public comment,
otherwise you may answer in the comment section.
Please hide public comments containing personal user
information.
If you are unsure of how to answer, do not guess, but seek help
from someone who does.
 
Great Customer Service
 
Community Management
 
   
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All communication needs to convey authenticity and a personal
touch.
Feel free to use your name in the signature of every comment and
private message you send.
 
Example:
 “Marina - Leica Camera Social Media
     Team”
 
Embrace human centric empathy and apologize when and where
appropriate.
 
 
Community Management 
| Be Yourself!
 
Community Management: Content to be deleted, hidden & blocked
 
   
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Deleting
Clipping
Hiding & Blocking
Warning, consult
Leica
Massive, repeated
swearing, abusive
language
Pornographic
content
Racist, inhuman
and disrespectful
content
 
Spam & Bots
Blacklist users
(depending on
content)
Report „haters“ to
Facebook
Commercial offers
(hide the person,
delete the offer &
inform the person)
Leaks (Leica
Rumours)
Wrong information
Deleted messages
Very negative
comments, criticism
& complaints
 S
ave a
screenshot &
include the link
False statements
regarding the
brand
Product leaks
before releases,
features
Criticism &
complaints with
shit storm potential
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   Leica Social Media Guidelines
  
                                                    Page 49
 
Community Management | Leica Partners Behaviour
 
   
 Leica Social Media Guidelines
 
                                               
 
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   Leica Social Media Guidelines
 
                                           
 
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 Leica Social Media Guidelines
  
                                                 Page 52
 
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   Leica Social Media Guidelines
  
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   Leica Social Media Guidelines
  
                                                 Page 54
Responsibility
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   Leica Social Media Guidelines
  
                                                 Page 72
 
Content Communication Process | Content Selection
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                                                 Page 74
 
2. Image Guidelines
 
   
 Leica Social Media Guidelines                         
  
 Page 57
 
Image Guidelines | Social Media | Facebook
 
   
 Leica Social Media Guidelines                         
  
 Page 58
 
For the latest recommended image sizes on various social channels please check this:
 
https://makeawebsitehub.com/social-media-image-sizes-cheat-sheet/
 
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 Leica Social Media Guidelines                        
  
 Page 59
 
Appendix | FAQs
 
   
 Leica Social Media Guidelines                         
  
 Page 60
 
IN GENERAL:
If you are not certain about particular questions or requested information, please
don’t hesitate to contact 
ansgar.wehnge@leica-camera.com
The 
four-eye-principle
 for any outbound communication is recommended for
sensitive topics.
 
Vielen Dank für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit!
 
Leica Camera AG / Am Leitz-Park 5 / D-35578 Wetzlar
Name Ansprechpartner / Position / Telefon +49(0)6442-208-xyz / vorname.name@leica-camera.com
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  1. Klicken Sie, um das Format des Titel-Masters zu bearbeiten. Leica Social Media Guidelines Wetzlar, June 2019 Seite 1 | 01.03.2010 | Thema der Pr sentation, CorpoS fett, 8 pt, schwarz

  2. Agenda 3. 4. 1. 2. 5. Tonality 3. Visual Language 4. The Leica Philosophy 1. Social Media Presence 2. Photo Shares 5. Visual Language Photo Shares The Leica Philosophy Social Media Presence Tonality 6. 7. 8. 9. 6. Video Guidelines 7. 8. Community Management 9. Asset Creation Appendix Channel Don ts Video Guidelines Asset Creation Channel Don ts Community Management Appendix Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 2

  3. 1. Leica Philosophy Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 3

  4. Leica Social Media Guidelines Why Social Media Guidelines? Our aim is to establish a uniform appearance and a strong brand image across all social media channels worldwide while at the same time supporting local initiatives. Key Values: strengthen recognition value increase share of voice support local content These Social Media Guidelines are aimed at Leica partners and Leica subsidiaries which already operate social media channels. Please contact the Global Social Media Team for approval if you aim to establish such channels in the future. Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 4

  5. Leica Philosophy | Together with the Worlds Best Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 5

  6. 2. Social Media Presence Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 6

  7. Social Media Presence | The Basics Prerequisites You produce enough content to warrant a social media presence Start your social media presence with a business Facebook account Once it s successful, start introducing additional channels based on availability and acceptance in your local market e.g. use Instagram, Twitter LinkedIn etc. only if there are sufficient demand and community in your market Do you need a presence on every social media platform? The upcoming slides include an overview of all social media channels and which channel is best used for which type of content. Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 7

  8. Social Media Presence | Channel Overview YouTube/vimeo Instagram Facebook Global Pages LEICA EXPLAINED COMMUNITY POWER VISUAL BEAUTY Local Influencer content Event coverage Corporate content catering to consumers as well Tutorials Reach a broader, more diverse audience than on other channels by pushing posts with media budget Possibility to target the audience Product launches and product communication Local Content Events, Store openings, Gallery events Age group: no younger people Still a high reach with organic posts possible Instagram stories is a good format to integrate video and storytelling content as well as event coverage and integrate a swipe up link ( possible from 10k followers on or for verified accounts) Direct interaction with influencers Product launches and product communication (Shop the product function) Hashtag campaigns with influencers for a broad communication Age group: Very broad Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 8

  9. Social Media Presence | Channel Overview Twitter LinkedIn INSIGHTS NEWS Inspirational corporate content HR content good if you search for employees Event coverage from a corporate point of view Reach people on a business level with advertising B2B communication Age level : older, business oriented audience Events and live coverage Fast, direct interaction with influencers Exclusive news about product launches and product communication High post frequency facilitates content of all priority levels Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 9

  10. Leica Logo | Application The Leica Logo Golden Rules Is used as Channel Icon on Leica Social Media Channels: All Leica markets must use the same Leica logo as the global channels. Customized country-specific logos are not applicable in order to give all Leica channels a streamlined, official appearance and recognition value. Do not change the design or colour of the Leica logo in any way. Only use the red version of the Leica logo. On Social Media Post Graphics: Leica logo icons are never to be placed on post graphics. Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 10

  11. Social Media Presence | Facebook Social Media Image Formats Posting Interval Recommended Facebook Cover Photo: 820 x 312 Facebook Profile Photo: 180 x 180 Facebook App / Tab Thumbnail: 111 x 74 Facebook Link Preview: min. 600 x 315 Facebook Group Cover Photo: 801 x 250 Facebook Event Cover Photo: 784 x 295 Facebook Photo Post: 1200 x 717 Crosslinked Image: 1200 x 628 Video: Square Not more than 2-3 posts per week, pushed with media budget (Advertising slide 12) Posting Length Recommendations Asset performance based on our experience: Carousel Posts, Video Snippets, Product porn Long videos, weak single images 40-80 characters A must-have channel for brands. The organic reach on Facebook is extremely low, so a media budget to push the posts is necessary. Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 11

  12. Social Media Presence | Facebook Advertsing Advertising On Facebook, organic posts are no longer working to reach the audience and especially a specific target group. Therefore it is necessary to push the postings with media on a local level with the correct language for an optimal placement. Here it is essential not to communicate with a much helps much mind-set to get the most out of the placed budget Pursue an aim with your postings. To make the best out of the cooperation, please coordinate the advertising with the Leica Social Media team (social@leica-camera.com) to avoid imprecise or double targeting. Definition/ Best practices Leica HQ channel = Upcoming slides Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 12

  13. Social Media Presence | Facebook Advertising In General: Social posts should be pushed to increase the click rate (to the e-stores/landing pages of the website to push the sales) and to raise the awareness for the brand in general (increase the reach). In this contexts ads are best used with clearly defined target groups and a call to action. Targeting We distinguish between Traffic and Reach posts, that pursue different goals. Traffic posts (posts with the goal to generate link clicks): The positioning of the products can be helpful to define product related areas of interests. Try to define the target group as good as possible. The more exact the target group is defined, the higher the click rate and the lower the Costs per Click will be. As orientation Facebook Ad Manager has a audience definition indicator in the target group section. That helps to get an orientation of how specific or broad you are defining the target group with the settings you make: 1. Traffic posts should always include a clear CTA and a link! Example: Follow the link to learn more about the Leica S-System: https://s.leica-camera.com Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 13

  14. Social Media Presence | Facebook Advertising Reach posts (posts with the goal to raise the awareness of the brand): Here we can choose a broader target group. This can also be brand unspecific topics to reach a higher number of users. Budget: As usual in the digital advertising business, more is more to reach a broader audience. But in the first steps start with a small budget to get a feeling for the advertising mechanics and to learn what works best for your local audience. Age: In average we defined the age range from 25-65+ as a potential age range for Leica buyers. Depending on the product the target group could also be younger (lower priced products such as accessories or the Leica SOFORT, or for the Leica TL2) or more specific. Location & Language: If you want to promote a local event, please target only the surrounding areas that make sense for the promotion. For promotions that independent from local specific communication, please don t target audiences who are located beyond your sales area and use the correct language for the selected region. Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 14

  15. Social Media Presence | Facebook Advertising Timing: Think also about the right timing. Based on our experience we publish postings around 4PM CEST/CET. Here we have the maximum overlaps with relevant time zones for postings around the globe. Launches as well as national or international holidays and events are always a good opportunity to rise the awareness for a product. Launches have the advantage that they are very Leica specific and Leica interested people will search for keywords around the product. This is a good opportunity for a better ranking in the Facebook algorithm that results in a lower CPC and a better visibility. National or international events like Christmas is also a good opportunity to drive sales and reach the target group with paid advertising. The disadvantage is that you ll be not the only advertiser with this idea. That makes it harder to reach the target group with a low budget. Furthermore you have to keep in mind when people will have the most time for online shopping or surfing about products and upcoming event. So you should plan the advertising around weekends and holidays where people have the most receptive for advertisings and purchasing. 2. Assets The assets should be platform specific and created in the relevant format. 3. Post copy: Think and act like a customer. Put yourself in the place of the customer. Which keywords would you use to find the product you are promoting? What would you like to read in a text? Try to integrate that in the copy. Highlight features and the USP of the product and keep your text clear and snackable. Even if you pay for an ad placement you have to create content that wakens the interest of an user. Your goal is that the customers stops at YOUR ad while he or she is scrolling trough the platform with hundreds of posts and advertisings. Here a crunchy CTA as well as formulations like NEW , LIMITED or NOW AVAILABE help to catch the interest of the user and are click driver/trigger. Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 15

  16. Social Media Presence | Facebook Advertising Custom Audiences: The creation of a target group that is made from scratch as descripted in the previous slides is called core audience . Facebook Custom Audiences are highly defined groups of people who already have a relationship with your business, such as past customers, people who have visited your website, or people who have installed your app. Even better, Custom Audiences can be used to create lookalike audiences. Lookalike audiences: The lookalike audience is based on the custom audience and generally means an "algorithmically-assembled group of social network members who resemble, in some way, another group of members . Lookalike audiences anatomize existing customers and their user profiles to find the commonalities between the existing audience. This helps to find highly-qualified customers who previously would have been difficult to identify and reach. This approach saves time and lowers advertising costs for the acquisition of a new audience. Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 16

  17. Social Media Presence | Facebook Advertising The Facebook Pixel To be as successful as possible with your ad, an implementation of a Facebook pixel on the landing page ( website or e-store) is necessary. The pixel tracks actions of the website visitors and can be used for creating a custom audience or retarget visitors of your site. This way it is possible to create ads for users who have been already in contact with the brand and are highly relevant for a successful conclusion. Here it is also important to implement a link tracking mechanism. Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 17

  18. Social Media Presence | Instagram Social Media Image Formats Posting Length Recommendations Instagram Profile Photo: 110 x 110 Instagram Thumbnails: 161 x 161 Instagram Square Photo or Video: 1080 x 1080 for max. Quality Instagram Vertical Photo or Video: 1080 x 1350 use images in square, 5:4 & vertical format only please crop images that are in landscape format 90 characters or less include current campaign/blog link in bio Asset performance based on our experience: Posting Interval Recommend Images with a clear focus , relevant influecer regrams, IG stories: including video snipptes and for direct linking with swipw up function Preferably 1, not more than 2 Posts per Weekday 1 Post per Day on Weekends Videpost in feed, static product images with a grey background, classic portraits The organic growth on Instagram is still very good. A precondition for a successful Instagram account are good and highly visual images. No good images = no Instagram channel . If you have an Instagram business account you can integrate the shopping function with direct links to your E- Store. If you have 10k followers or a verified Instagram account, you ll also be able to add a Swipe Up link to your InstagramStory. Another possibility for implementing links on Instagram is within the bio of the profile. Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 18

  19. Social Media Presence | Instagram Hashtags | General Hashtags are emerging as a common branding tool and thread to track and tie conversations together. They also play a critical role in how people discover content, especially on Instagram and Twitter. It s important to include a hashtag strategy into all of the marketing efforts. You may use product hashtags outside of social media as well, e.g. they can be included in materials such as decals on walls, press kits, releases and boiler plates, Leica Camera video outros, print and event marketing communications. Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 19

  20. Social Media Presence | Instagram Hashtags | Brand Hashtags Brand hashtags are used as a branding tool to strengthen the association of Leica with the hashtag. The default brand hashtag for Leica Camera is #LeicaCamera across platforms. For Instagram, # is also a brand hashtag to be included in all posts. Include Hashtags at the end of main post texts on Instagram and Twitter. Tips: 1. Always make sure the hashtag is relevant and not tied to an inappropriate meaning. You can use the Tag Board to check the meaning, appropriateness of hashtags. If you want to establish a unique campaign hashtag, you can also refer to this website to see if your chosen tag is already in use. 2. Use as many hashtags as you want, just make sure they stay relevant. Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 20

  21. Social Media Presence | Instagram Hashtags | Strategy Custom & UGC Hashtags: These are created to brand and tie conversations together around specific campaigns, events or content formats such as #LeicaWorld, #Leicagram and #LeicaBlog #ShootLeicaPro .. General Leica hashtags to be included in all posts: #LeicaCamera # Please, check first if the hashtags are existing Camera Hashtags: These should be used when an image is shot with or features a specific Leica camera, as for example: #LeicaM #LeicaTL2 #LeicaSL #LeicaDLux7 #LeicaQ2 #LeicaS #LeicaM #LeicaCL Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 21

  22. Social Media Presence | Instagram Hashtags | Trending Topics Trending topics are hashtags that have been established to be commonly used by the social media community. Use them in order to increase your reach. But please check first if they are relevant. Here are some examples: #portraits #landscape #streetphotography #blackandwhite #bnw #photography #minimalism #art #design #interiordesign #travelphotography #architecture #luxury #naturephotography Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 22

  23. Social Media Presence | LinkedIn Social Media Image formats Posting Interval Recommended 2 3 Posts per Week Profile Image: 200 x 200 Background Image: 1400 x 404 Company Banner: 646 x 220 Posting Length Recommendations Asset performance based on our experience: No significant difference between video or or image content, in both cases product porn works well 25 words or less LinkedIn is highly relevant for B2B communication as well as for HR and corporate content. Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 23

  24. Social Media Presence | Twitter Social Media Image Formats Posting Length Recommendations Twitter Header Image: 1500 x 500 Twitter Profile Photo: 400 x 400 Tweet Image: 506 x 506 (1:1 Ratio) since 12/2015 Ads: 800 x 320 (Sizes may vary) 70 - 127 characters (+ postlink) Images/videos are no longer included in the 140 characters count Posting Interval Recommend Up to 5 Posts per Weekday 1 Post per Day on Weekends Twitter is highly relevant for short news and needs a constant screening and real time response. very time-cosuming 16.12.2016 | Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 24

  25. 3. Tonality Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 25

  26. Tonality | Basics Tonality The tonality of Leica Camera is trustworthy, authentic and representative of Leica s excellent quality. It transports the actual strengths of the company. There is an appropriate mixture of informative and emotional language within every text. The texts move and touch the reader, make them curious while at the same time positioning the product. But be careful: Don t use empty superlatives, e.g. The best , most excellent , etc. Use a well-balanced wording, confident but not arrogant. Be modest in your wording. Example: The perfect grip in every situation: The new #LeicaSL Handgrip with an additional shutter release and a joystick autofocus control facilitates professional looking photos, even when shooting one-handed. Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 26

  27. 4. Visual Language Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 27

  28. Visual Language Instagram Visual Language Recommendation based on our experience Needs to be representative of Leica s high image quality standards The aesthetics are based on what performs well on the Leica social media channels Urban/ architecture Nature/ landscapes (with spectacular elements, clouds, distant people etc.) Products (e.g. organized neatly) Tiny people in dramatic setting rather than close-up portraits Interesting perspectives: looking up / down, birds eye, under water, wide angle, vanish points Symmetry Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 28

  29. Visual Language Instagram Visual Language | Colour Recommendation based on our experience Black, white, grey, blue Black & white shots Moody, pale, subdued colours No exaggerated colour saturation, not too bright & colourful Only occasional colourful accents Recommended Black & White / Colour Ratio: Black & White: Colour: 40% 60% Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 29

  30. 5. Photo Re-shares Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 30

  31. Photo Re-shares Photo Re-shares | General Facts Do not re-share iPhone or mobile photography or any images taken with a non-Leica product when communicating Leica relevant content. Check the Exif data of images to be sure. Exceptions can be made for images of Huawei smartphones co- engineered with Leica and Instagram Stories. Do not use unchecked stock material. Make sure the image has maximum impact on a mobile screen. Always include a description and appropriate hashtags. Any images with text overlays, the text should be kept minimal in the image itself and optimized for mobile (large font). For event photos: Include who s in the photos in the photo description. Only share flattering images of people at events. Please consider the legal conditions for Photographs of identifiable people in your country: http://bit.ly/2hNsF8P Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 31

  32. Photo Re-shares Photo Re-shares | Photo Credits Always request the explicit permission from the photographer to repost their image. Ask for explicit consent to use a photographers image, specifically if the reposted image is supposed to be used within the framework of a global Leica Camera brand campaign. Always make sure to note that the image is a repost by giving photo credit in the description. Double-check that you have the correct handle and spelling for the photographer s name. Don t share images with watermarks. How to tag the photographer: Include the photo credits following the text copy and before the hashtags. See example. Please also make a background check of the photographer and the motive shown in the image to not share too sensitive topics or content from for example blacklisted photographers. (Blacklist s. next slide) Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 32

  33. Photo Re-shares Person Link Comment http://www.overgaard.dk/ https://www.instagram.com/thorstenovergaard/ also admin of FB groups Torsten Overgaard proselytism for Scientology Photo Re-shares | Blacklist Brigit Kripner https://www.facebook.com/birgit.krippner scientology/ see Overgaard http://huffparanormal.com/about-me/ not only interested in photo. Sell "gosthunting" apps https://www.facebook.com/stevehuffphoto/ https://twitter.com/stevehuffphotos Do not repost or like any Leica relevant content published on or originating from these accounts, even if other users or accounts have spread the content already! Steve Huff https://www.facebook.com/ALEXCOGHE/ https://www.facebook.com/mexicanamagazine/ we have worked with him in the past, tried to blackmail us in order to get free products Alessio Coghe https://www.facebook.com/lrblog https://twitter.com/LeicaRumors Note: Please treat this list confidentially. Leicarumors rumors site La Vida Leica http://lavidaleica.com rumors site http://lavidaleica.com https://www.instagram.com/leicacraft/?hl=en Please, check the Extranet for updates: https://extranet.leica-camera.com/index.php/s/cX5Pcv01YR10Kfp Leica Craft trademark infringement Kamera Craft https://www.instagram.com/kameracraft/ division of Leica Craft David Gensler http://davidgensler.com/ Creator of Leica Craft we have worked with him in the past, tried to blackmail us in order to get free products Clive Campbell https://www.instagram.com/fliickman/ Tyler Spangler https://www.instagram.com/firsthandaccount/ we were not able to loan him gear during the times he requested and he was disappointed and started to spam on postings Paul Ripke https://www.instagram.com/paulripke/ Negative communication on his Social Media channels about the brand and also negative behavior on events Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 33

  34. 6. Asset Creation Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 34

  35. Design | Colours Colours The pre-defined colour spectrum is representative of Leica Camera s brand positioning which is modern, high-quality, individual, sophisticated and timeless. Leica Camera reduces photography down to the essentials. Therefore, the colour schemes are defined as restrained and unobtrusive as well to put in focus what is most important: the photograph and its meaning. Leica Camera Red RGB 226 | 0 | 26 Leica Camera Black RGB 0 | 0 | 0 Leica Camera Light Grey RGB 244 | 244 | 245 Please remember to only use RGB. This colour mode is binding for all digital images. Leica Camera White RGB 255 | 255 | 255 Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 35

  36. Design | Product Shots Shooting guidelines The positioning of the camera as part of a practical "set-up" or "gear" is important to see in the product shots and not simply a camera on a mantelpiece. Product shots with well-known photographers are also very beneficial. It is equally important to remember the appeal of Leica's unique history and tradition of craftsmanship. By implementing visual themes, which create a traditional, almost vintage/analog feel, Leica can also tap into these key concepts. Format recommendation: In order to get the best possible visibility within the platform, it is important to keep a few basic points in mind: - all posts should be in a format of 4:5, or at least 1:1 - any content that shall fit into the Instagram Story, has to be in the format of 9:16 - high-quality shots with a sharp focus on the product - the rest of the picture should not distract from the product but support it Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 36

  37. 7. Videos Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 37

  38. Videos on Social Media Videos | General, Intro/Outro, Music Please, never credit people or crew stuff in videos directly. Only use Leica and CW Sonderoptic lenses and equipment for video productions. Do not use video equipment from any other manufacturer. All releases have to be approved by Leica. Contact Christoph.Hillgaertner@leica-camera.com. Intro/Outro: Use the assets provided with these guidelines. Music: Pair video with appropriate music to match the theme, tonality, vibe, or personality of the event product. Make sure you have rights to the music. Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 38

  39. Videos on Social Media Videos | Subtitles All Videos/snippets that will be uploaded to Social Media directly must include subtitles in the local communication languages. However, if a video shall be considered for publication on the Leica HQ channels, it must always include UK English subtitles. For uploading on YouTube/Vimeo it is preferred that you upload a clean file and use the subtitling functions of the platforms, so that the viewers can optionally switch subtitles on or off. To generate additional multi-lingual subtitles please use the Excel spreadsheet within the Toolkit ZIP file: https://extranet.leica-camera.com/index.php/s/FdpxaBlQDn0fECj 16 Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 39

  40. Video on Social Media Videos | Specifications Unless otherwise agreed, please provide following Versions of each film production: Deliverables: Full video FullHD MP4 with subtitles (EN) Full video 4K MP4 without subtitle Full video 4K MP4 with subtitles Subtitle Audio Transcript (english) with timecode (see XLS) File attachments: Intro / Outro Kit (PNG sequences) with black and white outro text - 4K PNG Sequence - Open AfterEffects Project - Leica Fonts Text positioning guidelines Subtitle template XLS Toolkit-Download: https://extranet.leica-camera.com/index.php/s/xdBNSNt7gTfONWm Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 40

  41. Video on Social Media Videos | Length & Settings Length & Settings: Use a social media-friendly length. Remember that most videos are watched on mobile devices, so users don t want to watch videos that are too long. Make sure to loop all videos as looped videos receive more views. FACEBOOK Square video ( 1080 x 1080 px) 10- 15 s Has to catch people s attention within the first 3 seconds Should be optimized for silent view. Usage of text inserts / captions YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM (stories) 4k Long video , no time limit, includes Music. Time coded script must be provided for talking heads. Vertical 9:16 ( 1080x1920 px) Max 15 s per clip (if video is longer it has to be divided in to multiple 15s clips) Has to catch people s attention within the first 3 seconds Should be optimized for silent view. Usage of text inserts / captions Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 41

  42. 8. Channel Donts Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 42

  43. Channel Donts Channel Don ts We do NOT share: Content that violates the channel specific terms of use: https://www.facebook.com/policies/ https://support.twitter.com/articles/18311# https://help.instagram.com/478745558852511 https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement https://www.youtube.com/yt/policyandsafety/communitygui delines.html Be very careful using content depicting children or animals We do not share mobile photography (with the exception of Huawei smartphones co-engineered with Leica, Instagram Stories) or competitor products. Images should be taken with Leica cameras and lenses. When reposting, don t change the original image (unless specifically arranged and agreed on by the originator). Do not repost any content published on or originating from blacklisted accounts or without doing a background check. Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 43

  44. 09. Community Management Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 44

  45. Community Management Community Management | General When customers reach out to you regarding Leica Camera on social media channels, please always respond and offer support. | Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 45

  46. Community Management Great Customer Service Always deliver great customer service social media is an extension of customer service. When answering a customer service question on social media, keep a few basic principles in mind. Respond in a timely manner (within 1-3 hours during office hours). Respond in the spirit of genuinely wanting to help the customer to find a solution or answer. Everything you write in emails can be copied and pasted into public blog posts! If it s a sensitive issue (e.g. personal information), answer via a private message and inform the user via public comment, otherwise you may answer in the comment section. Please hide public comments containing personal user information. If you are unsure of how to answer, do not guess, but seek help from someone who does. Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 46

  47. Community Management Community Management | Be Yourself! All communication needs to convey authenticity and a personal touch. Feel free to use your name in the signature of every comment and private message you send. Example: Marina - Leica Camera Social Media Team Embrace human centric empathy and apologize when and where appropriate. Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 47

  48. Community Management: Content to be deleted, hidden & blocked Warning, consult Leica Hiding & Blocking Clipping Deleting False statements regarding the brand Product leaks before releases, features Criticism & complaints with shit storm potential Massive, repeated swearing, abusive language Pornographic content Racist, inhuman and disrespectful content Spam & Bots Blacklist users (depending on content) Report haters to Facebook Commercial offers (hide the person, delete the offer & inform the person) Leaks (Leica Rumours) Wrong information Deleted messages Very negative comments, criticism & complaints Save a screenshot & include the link ASAP, Reporting in a timely manner depending on topic: immediately Immediately ASAP Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 48

  49. Community Management: Process for Deleting, Hiding & Blocking User Comment User Comment Commercial Offer in User Comment If the comment contains abusive language or violates channel terms of service (e.g. racism, violence) If the comment contains spam, hate, profanity or commercial offers If the comment contains a commercial offer (e.g. offers by other brands, links to Ebay auctions, etc.) Delete the comment and block the user right away. Report them to respective Social Media Network, clip comments. Hide the comment and send user a warning via Direct Message. Hide the comment and send user a warning via Direct Message. If the user comments more than three times in this way Block the user & report them to respective Social Media Network, clip comments Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 49

  50. Community Management | Leica Partners Behaviour Leica Partners Behaviour | Forums & Communities While all Leica Camera partners are welcome to participate in Social Media, we expect everyone who participates in online commentary to understand and to follow these simple but important guidelines. These rules might sound strict and contain a bit of legal-sounding jargon but please keep in mind that our overall goal is simple: to participate online in a respectful, relevant way that protects our reputation and of course follows the letter and spirit of the law. 2. 1. 3. Be transparent and state that you cooperate with Leica Camera. Your honesty will be noted in the Social Media environment. If you are writing about Leica Camera, use your real name, identify that you work with Leica Camera, and be clear about your role. Never represent yourself or Leica Camera in a false or misleading way. Post meaningful, respectful comments in other words, please, no spam and no remarks that are off-topic or offensive. All statements must be true and not misleading; all claims must be substantiated. If you have a vested interest in what you are discussing, be the first to say so. Leica Social Media Guidelines Page 50

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