Getting the Most from Social Media: A 6-Part Web Seminar Series

When:  Tuesdays from October 22 to November 26 at 2:30 - 4:00 pm EST

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Today's social media applications enable you to promote your community's assets beyond the traditional communications capabilities of economic development organizations alone. Social media enables communities to cast a very wide net. Without the limitations of 20th-century marketing tools, EDOs now have the ability to reach important audiences directly and immediately with fresh information, like the very latest announcements and press releases about new companies or facilities in the community, new pictures and video tours of available properties. Perhaps the most valuable feature of social media is that it creates two-way communication to build relationships.

With a deeper understanding of the latest tools and platforms available, your organization will be able to:

• Harness the power of networks to attract new companies and talented workers, support entrepreneurs, announce positive news about your community and invite key markets to visit and learn about your community
• Recruit ambassadors for your community to attract talented workers, visitors and new businesses for local industry clusters.
• Brand the community, such as one that focuses on local industry clusters, entrepreneurial environment or tourism, and spread it beyond local networks for attraction
• Stay competitive in a global marketplace
• Be part of conversations impacting your community. Announce local events and developments to attract citizens to support local businesses.
• Reduce your marketing and public relations expenses.

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IEDC's 2013 Social Media Web Seminar Calendar

October 22: Economic Development Marketing - Metrics that Matter – Changing the Debate about Whether or not Economic Development Makes a Difference

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October 29: Supercharging Business Retention and Expansion with Social Media

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November 5: Engaging Talented Workers in a Global Economy

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November 12: Community Branding Online: A Positive Presence in an Opinionated World

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November 19: Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Become an Attention Hound

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November 26: Economic Development Marketing From Good to Great: 8 Economic Development Marketing Tips to Get Your Community Noticed Today

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