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15 Social Media Terms Every PIO Should Know

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Shannon Mulaire

Kayla Rochon

Kayla is a native of Westford, Massachusetts and graduated from Worcester State University in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in English and a concentration in journalism. She is passionate about writing and helping others.

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Overview

Is your knowledge of current social media terms “sus?” Knowing the language of the younger generation and being able to decipher what exactly they’re talking about is an important tool for any Public Information Officer (PIO) or communications professional. Technology and social media are continuously changing to suit the needs and wants of kids, young adults and students. With this ever-changing landscape comes the evolving use of different slang terms and lingo used by the younger generation. This course will give you insight and definitions of some of the more commonly used terms on social media currently, how to use them, and why they are important.

Completing this course will teach you:

  • Some of the More Common Social Media Slang Terms Currently In Use
  • Definitions of Those Terms
  • Understanding How Certain Slang Terminology is Used

Who is the course for?

This course is intended for all Public Information Officers, Communications Professionals, Social Media Managers and anyone who utilizes social media to communicate publicly on behalf of their organization or department.