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tability.ioWhat are Social Media OKRs?
The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.
Creating impactful OKRs can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers. Shifting your focus from projects to outcomes is key to successful planning.
We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Social Media to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Social Media OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Social Media Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to establish a high-performing social media team
ObjectiveEstablish a high-performing social media team
KRDevelop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy
Analyzing competitors’ social media approach for strategy formulation- Monitoring and regularly updating social media metrics for continuous improvement
- Creating a content calendar to maintain regular posting
- KRHire and onboard 5 skilled social media experts
- Implement a comprehensive onboarding process for new hires
- Conduct interviews to evaluate candidates' skills and experience
- Post job openings on digital platforms and industry-specific job boards
- KRGain 10% increased engagement on all social media platforms
- Implement daily posting of keyword-focused, engaging content
- Utilize influencer partnerships for cross-promotion
- Respond promptly to comments from followers
OKRs to boost lead generation via organic and paid social media
- ObjectiveBoost lead generation via organic and paid social media
- KRImprove social media conversion rate to 15% across all platforms
- Analyze current social media strategies and pinpoint areas of low effectiveness
- Monitor and adjust methods based on engagement and conversion data
- Implement changes to social media content to drive engagement
- KRAchieve a 25% increase in organic social media leads
- Regularly analyze and optimize social media posts for better reach
- Implement a targeted content strategy to attract potential leads
- Increase audience engagement through interactive activities like Q&As, polls
- KRIncrease paid social media leads by 30% through strategic campaigns
- Allocate increased budget for high-performing ads
- Assess and optimize current social media advertising strategies
- Create targeted ad campaigns for specific audience demographics
OKRs to amplify clothing sales via social media platforms
- ObjectiveAmplify clothing sales via social media platforms
- KRIncrease social media followers by 25% to widen customer base
- Engage personally with followers through direct messages and comments
- Implement targeted social media advertising campaigns
- Share engaging, high-value content regularly on all social media platforms
- KRPost daily engaging content to boost website traffic by 30%
- Research trends to identify relevant and engaging content themes
- Track website traffic to measure content's impact
- Create and schedule daily posts featuring identified themes
- KRAchieve a 15% increase in annual purchase conversion rate on all platforms
- Implement effective customer retention strategies
- Improve website design to enhance user experience
- Boost ad campaigns targeting potential customers
OKRs to increase lead generation from organic and paid social media outlets
- ObjectiveIncrease lead generation from organic and paid social media outlets
- KRImprove engagement rate on all social platforms by 25%
- Create engaging and relevant content targeting specific audience interests
- Implement A/B testing to optimize content engagement
- Increase frequency and consistency of posts across all platforms
- KRBoost paid social media conversion rate by 15%
- Evaluate and improve landing page design
- Target specific audience groups
- Create visually appealing and persuasive paid ads
- KRAchieve a 20% increase in organic social media leads
- Optimize social profiles for improved visibility and lead generation
- Run organic engagement campaigns to capture potential leads
- Implement consistent, engaging content schedule across social media platforms
OKRs to boost brand recognition and engagement on all social media platforms
- ObjectiveBoost brand recognition and engagement on all social media platforms
- KREnhance brand exposure by launching 2 influencer partnerships
- Negotiate contract terms with chosen influencers
- Identify potential influencers relevant to our brand and audience
- Plan and execute influencer marketing campaigns
- KRAchieve a 10% increase in user interactions (likes, shares, comments)
- Establish regular posting schedule for consistent user engagement
- Develop engaging content that encourages audience interaction
- Implement promotions that incentivize likes, shares, comments
- KRIncrease overall social media following by 30%
- Produce engaging content consistently across all social media platforms
- Collaborate with popular influencers in the industry
- Implement targeted ad campaigns to attract potential followers
OKRs to enhance inter-departmental collaboration for effective social media operations
- ObjectiveEnhance inter-departmental collaboration for effective social media operations
- KRPioneer a shared, online document housing all social media initiatives and updates
- Create structure for social media initiatives document
- Identify suitable online platform for shared document storage
- Update document regularly with initiatives and updates
- KRImplement weekly cross-departmental meetings focused on social media strategy by month-end
- Create a recurring weekly meeting schedule
- Outline the meeting agenda focusing on social media
- Identify key representatives from each department
- KRIncrease shared social media projects between departments by 20%
- Implement regular shared social media project progress reports across departments
- Develop a centralized social media project management tool for all departments
- Initiate weekly interdepartmental brainstorming sessions on social media projects
OKRs to enhance interaction and engagement on our social media platforms
- ObjectiveEnhance interaction and engagement on our social media platforms
- KRConduct 10 interactive live sessions to facilitate direct communication with followers
- Schedule and advertise the dates for each live session
- Host and moderate each session, engaging with followers
- Plan topics and content for 10 live interactive sessions
- KRGather and categorize feedback from 500 users to better inform our content strategy
- Analyze user responses and categorize feedback
- Distribute surveys to gather user feedback
- Update content strategy based on feedback patterns
- KRIncrease average post comments by 30% to improve social media engagement
- Develop more engaging, relatable content to spark discussion
- Respond interactively to existing comments to foster dialogue
- Prompt followers to comment with questions or polls
OKRs to to implement a strategic, consistent, and realistic social media approach
- ObjectiveTo implement a strategic, consistent, and realistic social media approach
- KRGain 1000 new, organic followers across all social media platforms
- Implement a strategic follow and unfollow campaign
- Actively interact and build relationships with followers
- Create engaging, high-quality content regularly
- KRPost high-quality content consistently 5 times per week
- Write and finalize 5 high-quality posts
- Create a weekly content calendar with 5 post ideas
- Schedule 5 posts for weekly publication
- KRIncrease overall social media engagement by 20%
- Respond promptly and personally to comments and messages
- Implement a regular posting schedule across all platforms
- Engage audience with interactive content like quizzes and polls
OKRs to boost organic customer engagement and reach on social media
- ObjectiveBoost organic customer engagement and reach on social media
- KRRaise post engagement rate by 15%
- Promote user-generated content for greater engagement
- Create more engaging and interactive social media content
- Invest in social media advertising to reach a wider audience
- KRIncrease social media follower count by 20%
- Collaborate with influencers to boost profile visibility
- Run targeted follower acquisition campaigns across platforms
- Implement a social media content strategy to attract new followers
- KRGain 25% more organic shares on top-performing posts
- Improve SEO strategies to increase visibility of top-performing posts
- Encourage audience engagement with interactive content and calls-to-action
- Implement a consistent posting schedule to maximize reach and shares
OKRs to establish an active social media volunteer team
- ObjectiveEstablish an active social media volunteer team
- KRRecruit and onboard 10 committed, skilled social media volunteers by week 6
- Implement a comprehensive onboarding program for the new recruits
- Conduct interviews and skill assessments for potential volunteers
- Develop a recruitment ad targeting skilled social media enthusiasts
- KRAchieve a 30% increase in social media engagement by the end of the quarter
- Launch engaging competitions or giveaways
- Develop and implement a consistent posting schedule
- Respond promptly and constructively to all comments
- KRDesign and implement 2 detailed social media strategies by week 9
- Implement strategies and monitor their effectiveness
- Identify target audience and platforms for each strategy
- Outline content plan and schedule for both strategies
How to write your own Social Media OKRs
1. Get tailored OKRs with an AI
You'll find some examples below, but it's likely that you have very specific needs that won't be covered.
You can use Tability's AI generator to create tailored OKRs based on your specific context. Tability can turn your objective description into a fully editable OKR template -- including tips to help you refine your goals.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Click on the "Generate goals using AI" button
- 3. Use natural language to describe your goals
Tability will then use your prompt to generate a fully editable OKR template.
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Option 2. Optimise existing OKRs with Tability Feedback tool
If you already have existing goals, and you want to improve them. You can use Tability's AI feedback to help you.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on "Generate analysis"
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsTability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.
You can then decide to accept the suggestions or dismiss them if you don't agree.
Option 3. Use the free OKR generator
If you're just looking for some quick inspiration, you can also use our free OKR generator to get a template.
Unlike with Tability, you won't be able to iterate on the templates, but this is still a great way to get started.
Social Media OKR best practices
Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇
Tip #1: Limit the number of key results
The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the OKRs.
We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row
Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.
Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.
How to track your Social Media OKRs
OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
We recommend using a spreadsheet for your first OKRs cycle. You'll need to get familiar with the scoring and tracking first. Then, you can scale your OKRs process by using a proper OKR-tracking tool for it.
If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.
More Social Media OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
- OKRs to enhance knowledge base of system, project, process for improved solution delivery
- OKRs to boost the sales of spare parts
- OKRs to drive climate change legislation adoption in Colorado
- OKRs to enhance instructional strategies for better student comprehension
- OKRs to enhance employee dedication via communication optimization
- OKRs to establish an efficient 30-day onboarding program for new hires