Archives for 7/2010
posted by Accounts
To plan a successful event, whether it be a luncheon, panel or sales
meeting, you need to have good communication, organization and an open
mind. Successful event execution will leave your guests with a lasting
impression. Other important factors during the planning process include
location and event topic.
Planning an event includes creating a strategy and identifying steps
and tactics for success. You need to have an event coordinator who can
constantly juggle multiple tasks.
Every time you host an event, there is always a budget to guide your
planning. For smaller budgets, explore more cost-effective options and
use creative thinking when utilizing your resources. Call several
different venues for a wide range of prices or consider holding the
event within your office to save on costs. Look at each part of your
event and determine which costs can be reduced or eliminated.
As you begin planning your next event, here are some things to remember:
Communication
Whether you’re using an e-mail or print
invitation, give your guests adequate time to RSVP. If you have the
budget, we highly recommend a save-the-date card, allowing attendees to
plan ahead. If you have a larger event, send save-the-dates notices in
advance. Follow up with formal invitations six to eight weeks in
advance.
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posted by Search
You need the right tools to build a strong, reliable house. This
principle also applies to building a well-optimized website.
In search engine optimization (SEO), we use a multitude of tools to
provide us with an array of information about any site. This information
is crucial to all SEO activity because you will know what the
competition is doing, understand what should be done based on best
practices and have a clear guide of the next steps.
The tools SEO professionals use can be costly to use effectively.
However, unless you’re starting an SEO practice or getting serious about
your company’s SEO efforts, you can use these free tools to get
started.
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posted by Public Relations
Earlier this week, we hosted a seminar on mobile marketing, where clients and friends discussed the latest marketing trend: Mobile.
Held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Downtown Cleveland, thunder::tech team members as well as guests created an open forum, exploring innovative mobile technologies such as SMS text, mobile web development, mobile applications and the impact of social networking on mobile.
View the slide presentation below to learn how you can leverage mobile technology for your organization.
After viewing the presentation, download an
overview of mobile as well as learn more about the latest geosocial network,
foursquare.
If you have questions on mobile technology or have an idea for an upcoming breakfast seminar,
contact us.
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posted by Development
Be honest.
You and just about everyone out there with an Internet connection is
addicted to Facebook. Whether you admit or not, chances are, you have
uploaded some great photos, hometown information and even your
educational feats to this fancy, far-reaching vehicle we call Facebook.
You find yourself visiting Facebook on a daily basis. You find
comfort in Facebook. Others do as well.
Lucky for you and your online goals, Facebook provides a pretty liberal
set of APIs and connection methods for you to take advantage. In this
post, we are going to address advanced topics that can serve as a brief
icebreaker into features available to you and your site’s users.
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posted by Public Relations
The thunder::tech office will be closed on Monday, July 5, as our team members enjoy the holiday festivities.
Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, July 6, at 9 a.m. Contact your account manager at 888.321.8422 if you have any questions.
How are you celebrating Independence Day?
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