This document outlines the topics that will be covered in the COMM 261 201 social media lecture at Loyola University, Chicago's School of Communications. The lecture, given by Eric Bryn, will discuss branding, marketing, public relations, lead generation, building an online identity and brand, managing messages and brands on social media, and ensuring a brand's legacy lasts on social media platforms. Students are encouraged to thoughtfully engage with social media to build their personal brands and understand how to leverage platforms for professional purposes.