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Impact Virtual Services NewsletterSocial Media and Business News
March 2011
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Welcome to the monthly Impact Virtual Services Newsletter. 

2011 is already off to a great start!  The business owners I have talked to are starting to see a change in the market.  People are beginning to spend more, businesses are continuing to grow, and things are really looking up!

We certainly see it at Impact!  As our company steadily grows and we continue to add wonderful people to our team, we realized a new office was needed in order to foster team collaboration and project management.  We are excited to announce we have new digs in Madison, Wisconsin!  The office is centrally located in the city, and with our team working together in an open environment, we're able to offer better customer service and a wider range of offerings for our clients.  It is an exciting time for us, and we hope to continue to provide you with expertise, value, and knowledge that will help your business grow and prosper!


We are always open to suggestions and welcome feedback. We want to hear from you! Connect with Impact!
In this issue...
:: JODI JODI JODI
:: Twitter Terminology: II
:: Social Media Tip: Add Pictures & Video
:: Exciting New 2011 Services!
:: Connect with Impact
Introducing Text Message Marketing
Where is your mobile phone right now?

How are you reaching your customers right now?


Marketers are now using the fastest growing form of communication EVER to engage consumers. SMS Text Message Marketing allows for timely communication that can reach its audience anywhere at anytime. These concise 160 character messages are demanding the attention of the recipients within 15 minutes of receipt in most cases!

Impact Virtual Services' new partnership with Engaging Results Communications (ERC) will assist in strengthening social media campaigns along with
Text Message Marketingproviding additional marketing resources. ERC specializes in permission based, engagement marketing to help its clients retain current customers, generate new business, and increase referrals and viral appeal.

Contact Impact today for a free consult. The first 3 meetings set will be awarded a FREE trial period of the service they are most interested in!

Companies located in Dane County, WI will also have access to DANE Exclusive Deals through this partnership, which allows advertisers to reach an audience that has already requested local deals to be delivered to their phones. Text DANE to 30364 now, for local deals to your phone and to experience the service from a user's view.

Who is talking with your market right now?  


Exciting New 2011 Services!

We have been hard at work developing new service offerings for our clients in 2011.  Here is just a sample of what we will be rolling out to help your business grow in the New Year!
  • Complimentary monthly Social Media webinars
  • Social Media coaching and training sessions
  • Social Media strategy e-books
  • Online blog training
  • Online social media training
  • And more to be announced!
Keep an eye out in future newsletters for details (and special offers!) on how to take advantage of each of these services, and how to use them to grow your business!

Social Media Tip: March

Add Pictures and Video 


Don't forget to include pictures and videos where applicable to social media postings, websites and blogs.  The power of sight can  help "speak" to your message and draw a readers attention.   

 

We all have heard "a picture is worth a thousand words".   Video Icon

 

It is time to put that knowledge to the test.  Integrate pictures and videos to stimulate your readers!  

 

Check out Flickr, Picasa, and YouTube to start.  Include images in your website or blog. Or even try adding photos to Facebook.  There are hundreds of ways to incorporate visuals to power up your messages. 

 

Need some more help? Just ask


 Twitter Terminology: II
What are they talking about?
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We got you off on the right foot with some introductory terms last November, and we want to kick-it-up a notch in 2011 with a few more useful Twitter-isms.   

 

Twitter seems to be everywhere you look and it is not uncommon to feel lost amongst the ever changing social media landscape.  

 

Here is some more Twitter Terminology focused on your account: 

  • "Avatar" - The image used to represent your account and persona.   
  • "Buttons" or "Goodies" - Use these tools to put links to your Twitter account from your website, blog, e-mail and other websites! 
  • "Follow Count" - The number of people that follow you and that you follow. Your Twitter "network" size.
  • "Handle" -  aka "username". The unique name you have chosen to represent you on Twitter. 

Look for further twitter terminology and information in upcoming Impact newsletters! 

  

If you are interested in getting involved in Social Media or just need some help getting started, Impact can help!

ConnectConnect with Impact...

We welcome the chance to network with you!  Please connect with us online or in person if you are in the local area.

Web: www.ImpactVirtualServices.com                   View our profile on LinkedIn

E-mail:
info@ImpactVirtualServices.com               Find us on Facebook

   Skype logo(impact.jodi)     

 


Impact Virtual Services offers a variety of services to meet your business' needs.  Our services are constantly evolving in order to better suit you and your business. 

Some of our core services include:

Virtual Assistants

Your success is a result of you being an expert in your core business, and now is the time for you to increase your profitability by leaving the things you don't excel at, the administrative tasks every business faces, to an assistant.  Read More >>
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Social Media: Strategy & Execution

90% of people search for businesses online. We integrate your social media marketing to improve your search engine optimization, making it easy for your customers to find you.  Read More >>

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Feel free to give us your suggestions, feedback, questions, etc., so that we can offer you the most informative, interesting newsletter possible!

Sincerely,

The Impact Team