Social Media - A Starting Point

What exactly is social media? In its simplest definition, social media uses online and mobile tools to communicate user generated content. Why is this so important? User driven means you, and your potential clients can drive the conversation. The result? Connections with people that generate better information, better ideas, more directed sharing and better leads. Social media tools, such as: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogging, YouTube and Social Bookmarking are completely changing the way people are marketing their companies and themselves.

Social Media IS NOT for everyone. It demands time, authenticity, integrity and humanity. But for those who are ready and willing to commit to a social media marketing plan, be prepared to experience powerful results from your efforts. You must have opportunity before you have success. Leveraging the resources of social media, social networking and web 2.0 technologies will allow you to take full advantage of this new world of opportunity.

Speaker(s): Viveka Von Rosen

Payment options: Phone credit card payment to SBDC at 970-498-9295; OR mail check to 125 S. Howes Suite 150 Fort Collins, CO 80521. Class registration is considered complete when payment is recieved. Posted fee is discounted for pre-registration. Payments made the day of event are $10 more if space is available. A 48 hour notice of cancellation is required for a refund.

Fee: $ 25.00

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