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Marketing Tips & Tools * New Media * Web Finds * Upcoming Events
July 2009
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Greetings!
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Social Media Not Just for Kids
According to a CafeMom press release, parents have reasons of their own for participating in social media. 65% of online Moms use social networks. They're also into text, instant messaging and gaming. "...They learn about new products from TV, friends and magazines, followed
by e-mail, websites, podcasts, search engines and mobile-web browsing.
Among mobile-internet users, web browsing was almost as important a
new-product source as search engines in brokerage, telecommunications,
electronics and cars." Read the full story about the 5 categories of digital Moms, including Self-Expresser and Utility Mom. |
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New Tools for Seeing What People Are Saying About You
Want to learn more about social media -- what it is and how to use it? Check out our social pages or get on the waitlist for the book Robbin is writing about the topic, and we'll let you know when it's out.
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Upcoming Workshops & Events
THIS WEEK:
July 16, 2009, 11:30am-1pm
Making Sense of Social Media at the Northgate Chamber of Commerce
The virtual nature of blogs, Twitter, Facebook and the like make
them an attractive option for marketing your business. But are they
worth your time? At this event, get a reality check
on all the hype to understand the true benefits of social media for
building your reputation, driving website traffic, and winning new
business.
July 17, 2009, 12:15pm-1:30pm
Risks & Rewards of Social Media at the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce
Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Blogs - what can be gained, and what
should be avoided? Social media has its benefits, but these open-ended, online conversations can expose you to damaging commentary. This brown-bag lunch seminar will
alert you to the legal pitfalls and help you protect your brand. For this event, Robbin's sharing the spotlight with attorney Danny Bronski of Veritrademark. To get the member
price of $25, select members, and enter the code word Social and your contact information.
COMING UP:
July 31, 2009, 1pm-3pm
Drive Traffic to Your Website at Seattle SCORE
You've got a great website, but no visitors. Learn what it takes to
get attention. We'll start with Search Engine Marketing (SEM), like
registration, optimization, organic search and cost per click
advertising. Then we'll take you to the next step: local search and
linking from other sites. $25.
Have a burning question or topic? Let us know.
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 Need a Speaker for Your Next Event?
Robbin Block covers marketing, Internet marketing, entrepreneurship, Web 2.0, and social media
like nobody's business. learn more
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