Making Connections with Social Media

Road Trip! We’re bringing Social Media Connections to you!

“Awk! Do you know how to Twitter?”
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Here is our schedule of live, face-to-face presentations where you’ll get your feet wet and learn how to make connections using Social Media. Presented by Eva Abreu, your Social Media Tour Guide, and Guest Experts (where available), we’ll help you on your maiden voyage across the vast Internet ocean.

We can also schedule on-site, private training sessions for your group or company. Contact us for more info.

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2010 Schedule …in process of being updated…

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Using Twitter - Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Highland Park Public Library Download Flyer
31 North 5th Ave, Highland Park, NJ Directions
Free Admission, Limited Seating. Registration Required: Tel. 732-572-2750
Presenters: Eva Abreu and Guest Expert Jessica Levin
Learn why everyone is on Twitter, how to set up a profile, decide who to “follow”, what to “tweet”, use search features, collaborate and connect online and offline.
Guest Expert: Jessica L. Levin, MBA, CMP
Jessica is President and Chief Connector of Seven Degrees Communications. With a background in marketing and event planning, Jessica’s dual forte is networking and netweaving. She has a reputation as the “Go To” person re: marketing, meeting planning and anything involving trends in technology. Jessica uses social networking tools to build and strengthen both personal and business relationships and teaches others how to embrace social media as a way to create both corporate and personal brands. Connect with Jessica: LinkedIn, on Twitter: @JessicaLevin Email: jlevin@sevendegreescommunications.com

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Social Media Etiquette - Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at 8:30am-10:30am
A Fair Media Council Workshop
Four Points at Sheraton (Long Island, NY) Map
333 South Service Road (next to Race Palace), Plainview, NY
$40 FMC members / $50 non-members
Register: Tel. 516-224-1860 x103 or Web www.fairmediacouncil.org or Email: fran@fairmediacouncil.org

Presenter: Eva Abreu
Learn to mind your P’s and Q’s in the virtual world so you can enjoy a stronger ROI in the real world! This FMC exclusive workshop will walk you through what you need to know - and answer your questions! This event is sponsored by St. Joseph’s College.

For more information: http://www.fairmediacouncil.org

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Using Facebook - Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Highland Park Public Library Download Flyer
31 North 5th Ave, Highland Park, NJ Directions
Free Admission, Limited Seating. Registration Required: Tel. 732-572-2750
Presenters: Eva Abreu and Guest Expert Adam Wolf
Learn why Facebook isn’t just for kids, how to set up your profile, what the difference is between a group and a business “fan” page, how to post events, and more.
Guest Expert: Adam Wolf
As President of CellCon Consulting, Adam is a self-described “tech-geek” and forward-looking marketing strategist who helps his clients make the most of traditional and new media marketing channels. He is the creator, producer and on-air talent for the BizTech Podcast, and manages e-communications and new media options for his client base. He has developed, launched and managed hundreds of products for companies such as AT&T, Ericsson and Comcast. Adam has over 20 years experience in pricing, marketing communications, advertising, brand management, training and customer loyalty programs. Connect with Adam: Twitter: @awolf12, Email: awolf@CellConConsulting.com, Tel. 973-736-3001

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Blogging - How to Get Started - Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Highland Park Public Library Download Flyer
31 North 5th Ave, Highland Park, NJ Directions
Free Admission, Limited Seating. Registration Required: Tel. 732-572-2750

Presenter: Eva Abreu
Learn why you should start a blog, what the difference is between a blog and a website, easy blogging tools, how often to blog, and what to write in your blog.

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Metuchen-Edison YMCA, 65 High Street, Metuchen NJ 08840
Fee. Computers provided. Limited to 10 people per session.
Call Metuchen-Edison YMCA for more information: Tel. 732-548-2044

UPDATED!
Social Media Overview - Part 1 - Free (no charge) - Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Social Media Overview - Part 2 - Class Fee  - Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Using Twitter - Class Fee - Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Using Facebook - Class Fee - Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Our Previous Panel of Guest Experts:

Annie Boccio “Intro to Social Media” and “RSS”
Annie Boccio, owner of Pixel Currents LLC, has been a member and administrator of a number of online communities and social networks for almost fifteen years. She is a freelance web designer and consultant, specializing in the customization of the popular WordPress website platform for individuals, non-profits, and small businesses. Annie is also a producer and panel member of the popular podcast Push My Follow, which focuses on social media, and the creator of the podcast Basement Vinyl, which has nothing whatsoever to do with social media.
Connect with Annie: Email annie@pixelcurrents.com Twitter: @banannie

Deirdre K. Breakenridge “The Conversation Prism”
The Art of Listening, Learning and Sharing
Deirdre is President, Executive Director of Communications at PFS Marketwyse, where she leads a creative team of PR and marketing executives strategizing to gain brand awareness for their clients through creative and strategic public relations campaigns. Deirdre is an adjunct professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ, teaching courses on Public Relations and Interactive Marketing for the Global Business Management program. She recently finished her fourth Financial Times business book, “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations,” co-authored by Brian Solis. She has also authored: “PR 2.0, New Media, New Tools, New Audiences,” “The New PR Toolkit” and “Cyberbranding: Brand Building in the Digital Economy.” Deirdre is a contributing editor of TechConnect, PRSA’s Technology Newsletter and also blogs about PR 2.0 Strategies at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.
Connect with Deirdre: Email: dbreakenridge@pfsmarketwyse.com, Twitter: @dbreakenridge, Facebook, LinkedIn

Scott Bradley “Plug and Play Social Media”
The Power of Social Media and Web 2.0
Scott is an entrepreneur, marketer, speaker and social media specialist. Starting in 2004 with Facebook, he systematically leveraged the platform to network and invite 95% of the speakers to the Boston College Entrepreneur Society. Scott builds and manages several active groups on Facebook, with one boasting more than 4000+ members. He recently catapulted author Mike Michalowicz (The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur) from an obscure brand to a nationally-recognized business guru in just four months. Through Scott’s efforts, Michalowicz achieved 30,000 hits on the day of his book launch and more than 100,000 hits total. Visit his blog: Networking Effectively and sign up for Scott’s newsletter
Connect with Scott: Email: Scott@NetworkingEffectively.com, Twitter @ScottBradley, Tel. 949-338-5201

Paul Grzella, Loren Fisher “How To Share Your News and Information”
Getting Published in Daily and Weekly Newspapers and MyCentralJersey.com
Paul is Managing Editor and Loren is Digital Editor of The Home News Tribune, Courier News, and www.MyCentralJersey.com. Paul has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Journalism from Northwestern University, and has worked at the Courier News since 1983. He has experience as a copy editor, beat reporter, local news editor, features editor, special sections manager and associate editor. He has been the top editor at both papers since last December. Read more about how Paul connected with our Presenter and Guest Expert Panelists at a recent Central NJ Tweetup.

Leora Wenger, “Connecting Through Blogs and Websites”
Using Your Strengths to Reach Your Public
Leora Wenger, Web Designer/Developer, has worked with computers all her adult life. She self-trained in web design and development, after studying programming at Boston University and working at the MIT Laboratory for Computer Science. She currently runs her own freelance business in web design and development. Current clients include Rutgers Jewish Studies and the Highland Park Public Library.
Connect with Leora: Web: www.leoraw.com Twitter: @leoraw

Advisory Panel

Graham Gudgin President, Friends of the Edison Public Library, Blogger, Microbusiness Owner.
Connect with Graham: Twitter @GrahamGudgin

Previous Tour Dates:

Program Title: Making Connections Using Social Media
For Businesses, Non-Profits, Community Groups and Individuals
A basic introduction and overview of Social Media, presented as an interactive presentation with PowerPoint slides, live Internet demonstration, Guest Expert Panel (where available), participant discussion, Q and A and reference handout. Bring your own laptops (optional), WiFi available, some locations will have computer available for use. Recommended for business executives, sales and marketing professional, entrepreneurs, sole-practictioners, non-profit and community leaders, job-seekers, hobbyists and anyone interested in learning more about Social Media.

Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Download flyer
Edison Main Public Library
340 Plainfield Ave, Edison, NJ
Tel. 732-287-2298
Sponsored by the Friends of the Edison Public Library Visit their Facebook fan page

Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Download flyer
Highland Park Public Library Directions
31 North 5th Ave, Highland Park, NJ

Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Franklin Township Public Library
485 DeMott Lane, Somerset NJ

Bringing The Presentation To You!
Have Technology, Will Travel! Would you like us to bring our presentation “Making Connections Using Social Media” to your part of the world? Contact us below to further discuss the possibilities! Would you prefer Private Lessons rather than learning with a Group? For those who want a personalized, customized itinerary created for their Social Media learning adventure, your Tour Guide is available for hire; see Private Charter section.

For more information, contact: Eva Abreu, Social Media Tour Guide

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