The Art of Social Media :: July 15th :: 7:00PM

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Hello All,

This month for the Business View of Photography class, we are going to be hosting Ken Bell, an expert in how to leverage the newest forms of social networking to the advantage of the photographer. This is one not to be missed. As always dinner will be served!

The Art of Social Networking

July 15th, 2009 :: 7:00 - 8:30 PM

$39.00 Advance / $49.00 Door

The Blue Square Art Gallery
3023 Commerce St., Studio A
Dallas, TX 75226

To Register, Call Tom at 214.701.1875 (Only 30 Spaces Total)


More Info CLICK HERE!

The art of social media: Generating real results using social networking

In just two short years, Facebook has grown to host more than 200 million active users worldwide – and that’s just one of many examples of the explosive growth of social networking. Given the phenomenon of this “new media,” businesses large and small are now scrambling to attempt to leverage it to improve customer relationships and increase profits.

But while there’s a lot of buzz and activity taking place, few businesses (especially small ones) have come up with solid, strategic plans that do more than stretch their existing resources even thinner. Our discussion will introduce you to the major social networks and provide some solid guidance on how you can utilize them to increase visibility, strengthen branding and generate positive results for your business or career.

Topics will include:

Basics of business promotion and relationship-building on social networks
Overview of Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, LinkedIn and other major social networks

The “one thing” any social media effort must include

What you can learn from small businesses that have done it right

How to get started

Ideas for appropriate success metrics


Ken Bell

Ken is a 19-year veteran of marketing, branding and communications management. His primary focus is helping small and mid-size businesses brand themselves more effectively and market more strategically in order to effectively compete with businesses many times their size.

His diverse experience includes B2B/B2C marketing, public relations, graphic design, demand creation, web development, video production, content management, product/project management, sponsorship activation, event planning, and integrated social media marketing. But his real passion is communications: figuring out ways to quickly and cost-effectively meet business goals through clear, concise and inviting messaging that delivers results.

Ken currently serves as Director of Corporate Marketing for GAINSCO Auto Insurance, one of the fastest-growing and most strongly branded property and casualty insurers in its market space. He also provides freelance marketing services to small businesses across a variety of industries. Ken holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of New Mexico, along with certifications in business communications and marketing skills from multiple industry groups.

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Hello All!

Just a reminder. This workshop is occuring this Wednesday night 7/15, and there will be free food and great information.

Call Alicia 214.668.8821
OR
Call Tom 214.701.1875

Thanks!

Tom