Online marketing 101
Websites, email marketing and social networking
Online marketing 101 luncheon program set Thursday, March 25 in Denton
The Internet and its ever-growing technology have provided an unprecedented opportunity for businesses and organizations to communicate and cultivate relationships. “Tweeting,” emailing marketing and blogging seem to be all the rage these days --- and not just for kids. But how can this technology be harnessed to market a business or organization?
You can learn more about online marketing at a special Caroline County Chamber of Commerce luncheon program on Thursday, March 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cohee’s 404 Restaurant, 26171 Shore Highway, Denton. Carol D’Agostino of Purple Cat will facilitate the program.
The panelists and facilitator are:
- Mindie Burgoyne, business development representative, Eastern Shore Office, Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development; Topic: how social networking (FaceBook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) can be used to market your business or organization.
- Carol D’Agostino, founder and principal of Purple Cat, Chester. Purple Cat provides comprehensive public relations and communications services to small business and non-profit clients. Services include planning and executing visibility campaigns, copywriting, branding, advertising, publications, public relations, and event planning and promotion.
- Kevin Lynch, website designer, Corsica Technologies; Topic: Template vs. custom websites and how a website serves as the foundation for online marketing.
- Dave Yunghans, Constant Contact; Topic: Email Marketing and how to integrate it into your marketing plan.
The cost is $15.00 for Caroline Chamber members and $20.00 for non-members. Space is limited. Pre-registration by March 20 is suggested. After March 20 the cost will be $20.00 for members and $25.00 for non-members. For more information or to register, call Wendy Garner at (410) 479-4638 or email info@carolinechamber.org.
My Brain Went on Vacation and all I got was this Filthy T-Shirt!
by Cyndi Paxton Johnson
I can count the number of actual vacations I've taken in my lifetime on one hand. Recent years the count goes down to one finger! It seems "Vacation" has become synomonous with visiting relatives, or working around the house. Now that we're self-employed "weekends" have virtually disappeared, as well. We're always trying to do more, and there's ALWAYS more to do. A vacation seems as realistic as a self-cleaning refrigerator and self-emptying trashcan. (and if you find one of these treasures - LET ME KNOW!)
Turns out - it doesn't matter how much WE want to WORK! Our wonderful, complex bodies know what they need - and are in a position to get it! This past week, for example, my brain went on vacation - without me. It did NOT request vacation leave - nor leave a contact number! I hope it's having a wonderful time, exploring new worlds and new civilizations. Yeah - since I'm stuck here - brainless - I've been filling the hours with Star Trek re-runs. Luckily, I had to wait around anyway - for the Sear's repairman. Our BRAND NEW hi-tech washing machine is broken.
So I sit here, waiting for the repair-man in my crumpled, slightly stinky shirt. I'd like to write something catchy, inspirational and memorable. Uh........nope. I've got nothin'. Hopefully, my brain will return soon - refreshed and ready to take on the world!
And I hope it brings me CHOCOLATE!!!
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