DetroitGospel.com and Ministry Marketing Solutions partner to spread the WORD about Digital Evangelism!

Train is moving - jump on board!  Detroit Needs to Get Online or Get Left Behind: Social Networking the New Currency in Digital World Pam Perry, who is hosting a laptop workshop at Schoolcraft College on Saturday, May 14, is adamant about showing metro Detroiters to get some swagger and confidence in their social media skills at her "Social Media Swag" seminar. There may be a connection between poor social networking skills and unemployment. Detroit, which has one of the of the highest unemployment rates in the nation according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, was recently cited as one of the "least socially-networked" cities in the country. Mashable.com, a popular social media blog, listed Detroit 94 out of 100 cities assessed for its social networking acumen. Social media is the phenomenon that is the game-changer for businesses and job seekers today. A recent front-page article in the Wall Street Journal said technology jobs are hot again with Google, Apple, Youtube and Skype leading the hiring boom. But in a recent C-Span broadcast, U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL) blames the iPad (produced by Apple) for eliminating thousands of jobs in the U.S. (See video http://youtu.be/D5X8W7MgbhM) "Learning social media is a way of life. We have to face that fact. Ipads aren't taking jobs - but creating new ones. Social media provides a new method for generating buzz, shaping a brand, creating a reputation, getting media attention and bringing in new business," said Pam Perry, a certified social media strategist located in metropolitan Detroit. "Typically when a business is savvy and gets traction on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin, they see an increase in revenue because they are reaching more customers faster, further and cheaper." Building a personal brand is also important when in the job-hunting mode. "If you're not online, you will get left behind," said Hajj Flemings, who was recently cited by BlackEnterprise.com as a "Twitter Person to Know." He is also the Founder of Brand Camp University. "Social media allows you to brand yourself. How people view you today is directly related to your online profile and information you distribute through the social media channels - and the friends you interact with." Both Perry and Flemings regularly teach and speak about social media strategies in Detroit and around the country. Perry, who is hosting a seminar at Schoolcraft College on May 14, is adamant about showing metro Detroiters to get some swagger and confidence in their social media skills at her "Social Media Swag" seminar. Flemings is also hosting an event, Brand Camp '11: Personal Branding 2.0 Conference in New York City on May 24. Not only is social media critical for business marketing and personal branding, but employers often use social media to screen job candidates. "I interview 20 to 25 people a week and look at about 100 resumes, but I also view candidate's online activity. If their social media messaging is off or not congruent with what the position calls for, this is a way we weed them out," said Tammy Turner, of Detroit, who is the owner Kapstone Recruiting & Training Services, LLC and author of a professional networking book, How To Talk To Strangers. "We also judge people by the company they keep - so if their online connections are skeptical, we figure they probably are not the ideal candidate," said Turner. "Anyone can learn social media. I am determined to teach the tactics and show people it's real easy to dominate the search engines and attract business, build a brand and beat out your competition for a job," said Perry. "I especially want to empower Baby Boomers and minority business owners to have some confidence online, that's why I created the Social Media Swag seminar - and coming soon the web show which we'll stream online." The Social Media Swag Seminar will be on Saturday, May 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Schoolcraft College, VistaTech Center, 18600 Haggerty in Livonia, Michigan. The cost for materials and the session is $147 before May 13. For more information or interview Pam Perry, call 248-426-2300 or visit Social Media Swag Seminar Site To watch the quick "AGENT SWAG" video: click here                                                               # # # Ministry Marketing Solutions Inc., founded in 2000, is an online branding and social media agency that provides services for best-selling authors, nonprofit organizations and entrepreneurs. For more information, www.ministrymarketingsolutions.com. - About Pam Perry - Won a national contest as the Savviest in the Social Media in 2010, was featured in an article on social media in BlackEnterprise.com and is one Detroit's top 100 Tweeters. She is a "social media evangelist" determined to convert others into "believers" in blogging, podcasting, tweeting and online branding. Her hub online is: www.PamPerryPR.com. Find out more at Pam Perry Social Media Marketing Maven Sites About Ministry Marketing Solutions, Inc. Ministry Marketing Solutions, Inc. is a marketing consulting and public relations agency that brings a high level of understanding of positioning, branding, and promoting products and services that target the African American Christian Market (AACM). Pam Perry is a ministry marketing pioneer and expert in the African American Christian market. Her public relations and advertising career spans over two decades. She spent the first ten years working in ad agencies and secular media. She has dedicated the past ten to ministry marketing. Her company has a roster of some of the most well known Christian publishers and African American Christian authors in the industry. Pam Perry info   To promote your own event or ministry to over 20,000 metro-Detroit Gospel music fans, please contact DetroitGospel.com's Sales Department at 313.833.3555 or email keith@detroitgospel.com

Socialize: Monetizing Social Media by getting Some Social Media SWAG

If I hear another person tell me, "I don't get twitter or I don't have a blog" - I'm gonna scream. Especially in Detroit. (Where unemployment is at almost 50%) - When will folks get the message that the economy has changed. Shifted. Moved to another dimension. The Bible says, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge..."

Yes, true. But in the age of the internet (we call it the information age), those with the most information - and know how to apply it - WIN. Hands down.

So, quit please, if you don't understand something - learn it. If you need help, ask for it. But don't stay P.O.O.R. (Passing Over Opportunities Regularly)


Take advantage of people, events, blogs and even status updates - so you can get your Social Media SWAG on!


http://bit.ly/socialmediaswag - GET THERE, or be square. :)

Socialize: Monetizing Social Media - Ian Schafer

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Impact…The New Christian TV Network!

Are YOU making an Impact as a Christian?

Show some SWAGGER! 

Make Good Friday - GREAT. 

Don't HATE, CELEBRATE!

 

It’s being billed as “the only African American founded national Christian television network; it’s called The Impact Network.

Bishop Wayne T. Jackson, is its founder and president, Bishop I.V. Hilliard is also a major stakeholder; other principles include Apostle Stanley Williams, senior pastor of Fire of the Word Faith Center in Jacksonville, FL.

According to Jackson, the Impact Network will consist of spiritual, social, political, and community oriented programming. Currently, the network broadcasts on Comcast channel 397 and on channel 40 (formerly WLPC, channel 26) on regular TV in Detroit, but will launch nationally on the DISH Network.

Impact Network wants to build out and have positive programs and productions, “We will include everything from health education all the way to spiritual and general education,” said Impact’s General Manager, Terry Arnold.

According to Jackson, the type of programming varies, and includes talk/reality shows, music videos, news, family programming, films, cooking shows, spiritual programming, comedy and community development.

One of the first shows announced is “Good News with Greg Davis” which will air Monday through Saturday at 5:00 pm EST. the show will include a variety of news, talk, empowerment and more. Davis formerly was host of “Rejoice in the Word” but resigned from that show a few weeks ago. Segments of Davis’ new show will be taped at various conventions and conferences and studios.

Bishop Greg Davis

Bishop Greg Davis with Dr. Suja and Pastor Wilma Johnson

“Impact Network is a spiritually-based, family-oriented network that will help better the lives of our citizens through our programming,” Jackson stated.

See This Month's Gospel Today magazine.
TD Jakes cover story. Also see Pam Perry's Column Social Media and Branding Online.

Social Media Swag Defined and Talked About [Video]

Social Media SWAG

1. Swagger (Swag)

How one presents him or her self to the world. Swagger is shown from how the person handles a situation. It can also be shown in the person's walk.

Ryan: "Denzel Washington has swagger in all his movie rolls"
Phil: "You can't forget about Al Pacino! He had swagger all over in Scarface"

2. swagger

A person's style- they way they walk, talk, dress.

I'm loving his swagger!

walk talk style dress attitude

3. Swagger

Swagger is to to move with confidence, sophistication and to be cool.
Swagger is to conduct your self in a way that would automaticaly earn respect
To dress in a very stylish and quirkily fasionable way would suggest one is swagger.

See Social Media Swag to sign up for the Preview Teleclass

Brand Online with Agent SWAG

Social Media SWAG is about Confidence!

Do you have it?

You can learn it.

I am certified to teach it.

So get clicking. You are one click away from awesome.  

About Your Trainer, Pam Perry:

I am a PR Coach & Social Media Strategist delivering amazing ONLINE BRANDING & fabulous MARKETING SOLUTIONS for best-selling authors, nonprofits and seasoned entrepreneurs. My team provides online branding strategy & marketing solutions using social media and internet marketing. Our solutions are centered on delivering social experiences and buzz through blogs, email management and creative content creation for major social networking and social media sites including Facebook, Youtube and Twitter. In addition, we manage the social presence, improve engagement and measure the results.  Find out all about me: http://about.me/pamperry Follow Us on Twitter:  www.twitter.com/pamperry Like us on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/pamperryfanpage Watch the videos: www.Youtube.com/pamperry1 Link in with me: www.Linkedin.com/in/pamperryprcoach

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Social Media Has Changed: Are You Ready?

When Michael Stelzner started Social Media Examiner

in October 2009, he never dreamed it would become so successful so quickly.

As of March 2011, Social Media Examiner has 59,000 email subscribers, 33,000 Facebook fans, over 60 writers and half a million page views per month.

In addition, the site has generated almost $2 million in sales; ranks among the top 12 websites on two Technorati lists – business and small business; and ranks among the top 1,500 websites in the entire United States, according to Alexa.

“We didn’t do anything unique,” Stelzner said. “We simply employed great content with smart social media marketing and our community did the rest. And any business can achieve great results.”
Listen to Michael share more of the story.

Here’s How Your Business Can Thrive With Social Media

Would you like to learn the tactics of social media from pros like Stelzner—all from the comfort of your home or office? If so, keep reading.

Imagine how much it would cost you to attend a week-long conference with 22 different experts in a faraway city. The conference fee, airfare, hotel room, rental car and restaurants would set you back several thousand dollars.

But you can attend an online conference with 22 different social media pros for a fraction of that cost.

Yes, we’re talking about Social Media Examiner’s upcoming third-annual social media conference, Social Media Success Summit 2011.
You may have been one of the 2,500 attendees at last year’s summit and now you’re wondering if you can skip this one. We don’t recommend it!
“LinkedIn and Facebook have gone through many changes just in the last two months,” Stelzner said.

If you’re one of those 59,000 Social Media Examiner subscribers, you already know that, right? Because you’ve read the following stories:

• 8 New Facebook Page Changes: What You Need to Know
• What the Facebook Message Platform Means for Business
• 8 New LinkedIn Features Worth Exploration
• How LinkedIn Apps Can Promote Your Business

All of these articles were published in the last two months.

Learn What Works in Social Media Marketing

“We have a whole new lineup this year,” Stelzner said. “And the major emphasis in this summit is monitoring and tracking your social media marketing results.”
Nearly all of the presenters have either authored a social media book or manage social media programs for well-known corporations.
You’ll hear from Boeing, Verizon, Intel, Citigroup and Cisco. Here’s a partial list of the 22 presenters:

• Jeremiah Owyang, Altimeter Group
• Brian Solis, author of Engage
• Mari Smith, co-author of Facebook Marketing: An Hour a Day
• Frank Eliason, Citigroup
• Mario Sundar, LinkedIn
• David Meerman Scott, author of Real-Time Marketing and PR

And here’s a sample of what you’ll learn: Facebook news feed optimization, how big B2B brands are using social media, how to use LinkedIn to grow your business, how to attract local customers using Facebook Places and the 6-step process for measuring social media return on investment.
Last year’s attendees included General Mills, American Express, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, 3M, Kellogg’s, General Electric, MetLife, Fox TV, U.S. Army, NCR, Ben & Jerry’s, Xerox, Capital One, Disney and thousands of small businesses.

There are only 2,500 spots and a lot of them have already been taken. Grab yours before it’s gone!
Sign up here to see a FREE sample class or take advantage of the half-price sale. It’s only available for a limited time! Last year’s summit sold out.

Did you attend last year? What did you think? What are your social media plans? Please leave your comments in the box below.

Coming May 14! An in-person, face-to-face, hands-on Detroit Area workshop with award-winning Social Media Strategist,  Pam Perry! 

Sign up and get the notification at www.SolutionsDrivenWorkshops.com