Social Media Conference Washington, D.C.

Michelle Bond, VISTA Project Manager and Danielle Ricks, Social Media Specialist of Campaign Consultation augmented our corporate social media knowledge by recently attending the Social Media for Government conference in Washington, DC.

Here are three key "take-aways":

1. Develop a Strategic Plan - Know your mission, your audience and what you want to accomplish in the digital space.

2. Establish a Communications Plan - Use established principles and policies to open the door to new social media tactics and procedures.

3. Take Risks - Because you don’t know what you don’t know, try out various social media strategies and tools. Be fearless and adjust approaches along the way until you get the results that you want.

Danielle Ricks states ...

“The Social Media train is leaving the station. You can jump on board and take the ride or be left behind. But either way, this train is moving forward with or without you so you might as well get on board!”

... good advice to all of us! Please let Campaign Consultation, Inc. know if you would like our help developing your Social Media plan.

A-rabber Enterprise:

Here's a recap. The meeting Monday, accomplished two goals.

1. A strategy to get the horses back on "friendly" turf ... not central city, but at a farm that the A-rabbers trust. So they're not sold off and they can be kept together.

2. To review collection of good ideas that the public has presented with the A-rabbers. They gave the "green light" to about 95% of the ideas.

Ideas are are being capsulated and then will be shared with people interested in helping with business plan to build a sustainable A-rabber program. To goals is to see the A-rabber community as part of the solution for developing Baltimore related to such areas as youth, health, job skills, community gardens -- all delivered in a green way.

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Social Media For Government Conference in DC

Two of our staff members are attending the Social Media For Government Conference in DC to learn new ways to engage communities using the latest Web 2.0 Technologies. They are getting practical advice on using social media from leading government agencies and organizations including the U.S. Department of Defense, IBM Center for Business and Government and the iQ Solutions, Inc.

"I'm so excited to be here among people who are as passionate about Social Media as I am" said Social Media Specialist, Danielle Ricks. She added, "I've learned a lot already and I'm looking forward to implementing the new tools I've gained". Project Manager Michelle Bond commented, "It's great to see that we are on the right path and inspiring to be with peers who are sharing strategies through collaboration"