Review

THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE COMMUNICATION POLICY OF SMES IN THE COVID-19 CRISIS

Volume: 5 Number: 3 August 20, 2021
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THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE COMMUNICATION POLICY OF SMES IN THE COVID-19 CRISIS

Abstract

Abstract Purpose: The aim of the study is to find out how SMEs used Social Media during Corona and how customers received it, to determine what should be continued or avoided by SMEs in the future. Research Methodology: In this study, an interpretivist approach was adopted through problem-centered interviews with three SMEs. The second part of the study used an objectivist approach, where an online-based survey with a purpose sampling was conducted. The results were evaluated by means of thematic analysis. Results: The SMEs interviewed considered social media essential during Corona. This was due to limited resources and the feeling of being overwhelmed by the situation. For customers a social media presence is also considered indispensable, and that the followership is based on the desire for the latest information. However, it also became clear that the survey participants do not believe the information on social media and prefer information on the website or at the location itself. Limitations: No answers could be found about how the experts would answer sans or post corona . Furthermore, due to anonymisation efforts, it was not possible to clarify the attitude of the survey participants specifically to the individual SMEs. Contribution: Social Media for SMEs, Covid and SMEs, Customer relationship during Corona, Communication policy and SMEs, Customer preferences in social media

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Communication and Media Studies

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

August 20, 2021

Submission Date

April 16, 2021

Acceptance Date

June 14, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 5 Number: 3

APA
Spenner, R., & Siegfried, P. (2021). THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE COMMUNICATION POLICY OF SMES IN THE COVID-19 CRISIS. Yeni Medya Elektronik Dergisi, 5(3), 286-313. https://izlik.org/JA46EP96LB
AMA
1.Spenner R, Siegfried P. THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE COMMUNICATION POLICY OF SMES IN THE COVID-19 CRISIS. Yeni Medya Elektronik Dergisi. 2021;5(3):286-313. https://izlik.org/JA46EP96LB
Chicago
Spenner, Rebecca, and Patrick Siegfried. 2021. “THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE COMMUNICATION POLICY OF SMES IN THE COVID-19 CRISIS”. Yeni Medya Elektronik Dergisi 5 (3): 286-313. https://izlik.org/JA46EP96LB.
EndNote
Spenner R, Siegfried P (August 1, 2021) THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE COMMUNICATION POLICY OF SMES IN THE COVID-19 CRISIS. Yeni Medya Elektronik Dergisi 5 3 286–313.
IEEE
[1]R. Spenner and P. Siegfried, “THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE COMMUNICATION POLICY OF SMES IN THE COVID-19 CRISIS”, Yeni Medya Elektronik Dergisi, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 286–313, Aug. 2021, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA46EP96LB
ISNAD
Spenner, Rebecca - Siegfried, Patrick. “THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE COMMUNICATION POLICY OF SMES IN THE COVID-19 CRISIS”. Yeni Medya Elektronik Dergisi 5/3 (August 1, 2021): 286-313. https://izlik.org/JA46EP96LB.
JAMA
1.Spenner R, Siegfried P. THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE COMMUNICATION POLICY OF SMES IN THE COVID-19 CRISIS. Yeni Medya Elektronik Dergisi. 2021;5:286–313.
MLA
Spenner, Rebecca, and Patrick Siegfried. “THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE COMMUNICATION POLICY OF SMES IN THE COVID-19 CRISIS”. Yeni Medya Elektronik Dergisi, vol. 5, no. 3, Aug. 2021, pp. 286-13, https://izlik.org/JA46EP96LB.
Vancouver
1.Rebecca Spenner, Patrick Siegfried. THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE COMMUNICATION POLICY OF SMES IN THE COVID-19 CRISIS. Yeni Medya Elektronik Dergisi [Internet]. 2021 Aug. 1;5(3):286-313. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA46EP96LB