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 Hip Happenings 
from Three Girls Media & Marketing Inc.
  May 2012 Volume 4 Issue 50    
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Three Girls Gossip
Exciting Events
Cool Connection
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Hi Friends & Colleagues,

Happy Friday! Can you believe it's May already? Today's issue of Hip Happenings is jam-packed with upcoming events you won't want to miss, from a brand new musical at The Retro Dome and this year's Silicon Valley Open Studios to a Web Strategy Camp and symposium for entrepreneurs. Keep reading for all the details! 

 

Cheers,
Erika Taylor Montgomery
Three Girls CEO & Chief Publicist

CLIENT CHITCHAT

Three Girls clients have a lot going on! You won't want to miss these upcoming events: 

 

Thanks For Playing: The Game Show Show! Opening this weekend at The Retro Dome, "Thanks For Playing!" is a new musical comedy that celebrates America's love affair with TV game shows. Night after night in the 1950s and '60s, network game shows kept Americans glued to their sets waiting to see who would become the next BIG WINNER! With original music that celebrates a bygone era, a witty (scandal-filled!) script, audience participation, unpredictable contestants, and fabulous prizes, "Thanks For Playing!" will bring the game show world to life in this world premier on The Retro Dome stage. Find out more and purchase tickets at www.theretrodome.com

 

Heaven & Hannah's Blow Dry Party: This weekend, experience an enjoyable salon experience with Heaven & Hannah Beauty Lounge's blow dry party! In addition to a swag bag filled with goodies for the first 25 blow dry clients, the event will include 20% off products, hourly giveaways, signature mimosas & hors d'oeuvres and more. All are welcome - this event is open to the public, so bring your friends! Find out more at heavenandhannah.com

 

Silicon Valley Open Studios: Beginning this weekend, Silicon Valley Open Studios allows the public to visit Peninsula and South Bay Art Studios for free! During the first three weekends in May, 350 of Silicon Valley artists invite members of the community to experience a wide variety of different artistic media in their studios. Find out more and look for studios to visit at svos.org

 

3 Silent Film Evenings in San Jose: Composer/pianist Robert Bruce presents 3 Live Music/Silent Film programs at Trinity Cathedral 81 N. 2nd Street in San Jose, CA May 17, 18 and 19, 2012. Films include: 

  1. The 1927 "Flapper" classic "It" starring Clara Bow 
  2. FW Murnau's 1926 silent masterpiece "Faust" 
  3. A program of silent shorts by comedy legend Buster Keaton 

Find out more and buy tickets at robertbrucemusic.com

 

Click here for more information about our clients!  

THREE GIRLS GOSSIP
Erika.2010A big CONGRATS to Erika for her 2012 Women of Influence award from the San Jose Silicon Valley Business Journal! See her receive the award and share the best advice she's ever received in 10 words or less here.

The Three Girls team has a wide variety of interests outside the office, and our CFO Dennis is no exception! Check out the new website he's put together to share his music, poetry and artwork: dennis.3owl.com.
EXCITING EVENTS
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events Erika is speaking at that you won't want to miss!

May 18 - Online Marketing & Social Media For Your Consulting Business: Internet Marketing is here to stay and is a vital tactic to increase your brand awareness and name recognition. With the proper knowledge and tools you can make a great impact for your business! Several topics will be covered including:
  • Social Media for Business - Best Practices and What You Need to Know to Build Your Brand 
  • Great Free & Low-Cost Public Relations Resources 
  • Blogging Best Practices 

Find out more and register here.

 

May 19 & 20 - Make America Prosperous (MAP): A symposium designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. It is a practical, hands-on educational experience that helps existing business owners build their businesses. During this event, you'll learn all about:
  • How to Maximize PR & Social Media for Your Business 
  • The key SEO principles for EACH post/page on your site 
  • The 4 Key Attributes of Success and how to stay on top of them 
  • Much, much more! 

Find out more and register at perceptiveinsights.com.

 

June 6 - Market Yourself Online! A Web Strategy Camp: Join us for advice and insights from experts in the world of websites, social media, and public relations, and walk away with a strategy that finally makes sense! Learn how to:
  • Create a website that converts casual visitors into paying customers. 
  • Grow your fans and monetize your social media profiles.
  • Write blog posts that are 100% optimized for search engines. 

Find out more and register at webstrategycamp.com.

COOL CONNECTIONS
Trying to get a handle on social networking and other computer programs? Or know someone that just doesn't seem to get it? Check out Stay Home Connected, a resource that helps Boomers, Seniors and those who want to learn to connect with the world get online, easily and safely from home. Find out more at stayhomeconnected.com.
TIPS & TRICKS

ThreeGirlsTanSmilesFive Tips for Social Media Inspiration - It's true that social media is a critical component to any marketing plan, but it's easy to get bogged down in your social media efforts. You know you need to keep the content fresh, relevant and interactive, but producing quality content day in and day out can be challenging. Here are tips to help you keep your social media audience engaged: 

  1. Be timely. The calendar is your friend. Keep an eye on what's new, not just in your world but in the world of your audience. 
  2. Be relevant. Speaking of your audience, ask yourself what they are looking for. Why do they follow you on Twitter? Why do they like you on Facebook? 

Read more on our blog

 

Marketing Strategies: Using Photographs - Marketing strategies that integrate pictures naturally attract us. We are drawn to photos that have good proportion, lighting, and subjects. From stunning landscapes to slapstick pranks, a picture can speak a thousand words and have a strong impact in marketing efforts. The bottom line is, with a photo you can better market your product to capture and hold someone's attention much faster than with text alone - even with compelling content. Read more on our blog

 

Visit our blog for more helpful tips, including how to use Pinterest for your business!

Three Girls specializes in working with small and emerging companies to help increase their brand awareness and name recognition. Our affordable campaigns are a fraction of the cost of a one-time ad in a national magazine. Three Girls also has a unique A La Carte PR Services Menu and also provides comprehensive PR Campaigns for mobile apps.

How can Three Girls help spread the news about your company? Email today for a FREE consultation. We're happy to answer your questions.

Cheers, Hippie Chicks

Erika Taylor Montgomery, CEO - Chief Publicist
Three Girls Media & Marketing Inc.
                                                                                                  

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