"I'm on Facebook. Now what?" Topic for April PRAWNC Meeting

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(April 5, 2009) Asheville, N.C. – Suddenly, everyone is talking about social media, and they're all asking the same questions: "What is it? Can it help my business thrive?"

The April 2009 Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina luncheon will present Jessica Cook, Director of Internet Marketing at ADCO, Friday, April 24, from 11:30am – 1pm, at Broadmoor Country Club, Fletcher. Members: $15; Non-Members: $25.

Jessica will help demystify this new communication as she defines some of the major forms that social media is assuming and discusses how individuals and businesses are using it. Also, once individuals and businesses join Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social “blogs,” they often suddenly realize they aren't sure what to do next. Jessica will offer some advice in answering, “Now what?” for effectively moving forward once you've started.

Please RSVP to Liisa Sullivan,information@writeawayplus.com or 828.645.6447, by April 20, for reservations. Also, save $10 on annual membership dues which increase after May 1st.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER –
Jessica Cook is the Director of Internet Marketing at ADCO, a strategic marketing, creative design, interactive media agency based in Columbia, SC. As Director, she leads the ADCO Interactive team, providing strategic vision for its operations, leading business development initiatives to expand its client base, and collaborating with her team of designers, programmers, and copywriters to develop new media solutions for clients in a variety of industries. Passionate about online engagement, Jessica also consults with clients on how to integrate social media into their overall marketing plans and use it to accomplish their goals. She has written several articles and given many seminars on new media--all of which are focused on empowering people to get online and get going.

ABOUT PRAWNC –
The Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina (PRAWNC) is a not-for-profit organization celebrating its 26th year as an association for business communications and marketing professionals. Their annual “Best of the Mountains Awards” recognizes achievement in public relations and business communications among organizations in Western North Carolina.
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