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Going from "Beat to Tweet" Social Media
Written by Kevin Hnatiuk   
Monday, 26 July 2010
Going from Beat to Tweet
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Here it is, the social media events that started it all back in Summer 2009. We are bringing you TWO half day sessions this August from our "Beat to Tweet" series that will rejuvenate, renew, and reload your social business strategy in 2010. It's like Hot Yoga for your social media mojo. :)

Our trainer, Lloyd Hannesson, recently returned from the Mashable Media Summit in New York featuring some of the most notable social media speakers across North America including CNN, Starbucks, College Humor, Mashable, The Onion, and actor/activist Edward Norton. For those of you that have seen Lloyd present in the past, you know that his classes are always entertaining and easy to follow.

A lot has changed since we offered our Beat to Tweet series last year, but what hasn't changed, is the need to grow the social media strategy for your business beyond what you were doing in 2009 for increased connection to your customers and increased profitability.

Beat 2 Tweet: RENEWED & REJUVENATED, August 10, 2010
Our first in the series is meant as an introduction (or refresher) for aspiring social media managers to help you learn the terminology and building blocks of using the two heavy social hitters in your business: Facebook and Twitter. Note: these sites have changed a lot since last year (particularly with Facebook Ads). We'll cover some essential tools available to you online and on your desktop, and share how other companies are increasing their marketing success by utilizing the social networking cloud to spread the good word about their business.

This introductory session is ideal for corporations and individuals that want to hit the ground running once they leave the building. Bring your laptop, your iPad, or your favourite notebook and be ready to work through some valuable content. Even veteran 'socialites' will discover some new tools and be enlightened by the case studies Lloyd will share.

Date: August 10, 2010
Where: 1000 Waverely Street
Time: 9 am SHARP - 12 noon (doors open at 8:30 am)
Cost: $39.95 for non-members or $29.95 for NMM Members
Parking: Free anywhere except numbered and reserved stalls
Includes: Handouts & Breakfast from Fresh Café
Register: Online at www.newmediamanitoba.com


Beat 2 Tweet: RELOADED, August 24, 2010
This is a session for people who are already comfortable with the social networking basics, but would like to grow their social networking toolbox. We'll briefly review the significant social networking sites out there and how they've changed, then dive into some newer power tools for people wanting to expand their business. We will end with a look at how businesses are using a variety Social Networking techniques to generate tangible leads and build powerful relationships with their customers through regular communication and an extended look at Facebook Ads.

This session is ideal for those organizations that have attended one of our prior social media events and are looking at alternative techniques to leverage your social relationships into lifelong customers and advocates for your company.

Date: August 24, 2010
Where: 1000 Waverely Street
Time: 9 am SHARP - 12 noon (doors open at 8:30 am)
Cost: $39.95 for non-members or $29.95 for NMM Members
Parking: Free anywhere except numbered and reserved stalls
Includes: Handouts & Breakfast from Fresh Café
Register: Online at www.newmediamanitoba.com

There is a maximum of 45 seats for each event!

We hosted two introductory sessions last year that sold out in a day and a half so I encourage you to register as quickly as possible so you don't miss out. Due to an aggressive training schedule there is a good chance we will be unable to repeat these courses this year.

All the best,

Kevin