This document outlines a seven-step social media marketing plan (SMMP) to create a successful strategy. The steps include: 1) defining objectives, 2) understanding your audience, 3) assessing available assets, 4) choosing appropriate tactics, 5) developing big ideas, 6) establishing a measurement plan, and 7) continuously refining the strategy. It emphasizes that social media requires a long-term commitment to listening, interacting and engaging with your audience across different online platforms and channels.