Social Media Day in Cape May Today Sept 17

Social Media Day in Cape May

CAPE MAY - Google's recent acquisition of Frommer's drives home how crucial business local search and reviews really are, and how important it is to stay abreast of current trends in social media. And to that end, we bring you Social Media Day in Cape May!

Please join the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May, the City of Cape May and Constant Contact for a series of four free programs on social media at Cape May's new Convention Hall on Mon., Sept. 17. The series will be presented by Dave Yunghans, Constant Contact Greater Philadelphia Metro Regional Development Director and Carolinn Pocher Woody of CPW Creative Communications, the Authorized Constant Contact Local Expert for South Jersey.

There will also be fabulous prizes! We're giving away 8 copies of Constant Contact CEO Gail Goodman's Engagement Marketing and we will be giving away a Kindle Fire during Program 4. Each entry to a program gets an additional entry to the drawing. Must be present to win. Bonus- the first 200 registrants receive a hospitality bag from the Chamber of Commerce.

Learn at the four free seminars, then play, shop and eat in Cape May- America's Favorite Victorian Seaside resort.

The day's programs will run as follows:

Program 1: 9 - 10:30 a.m., Power of Email Marketing:
Why Your Email Doesn't Get Opened
Ever wonder why your email doesn't get opened or read? Email is everywhere - you can't reach for your phone anymore and not end up "doing " your email- which in most cases involves hitting the delete button 9 times in a row! Did you ever ask yourself why? Why did you get all of those emails in the first place? Is the term eBlast part of your vocabulary? Should it be? We'll show you examples of what works, and what doesn't.

15 Minute Break

Program 2: 10:45 - 12:15, Social Media Marketing Made Simple:
Small Business & Social Media-It's Different Now
As a small business owner, you know it takes time to develop relationships- time to listen, participate, and to create that wow experience that generates customer referrals. In this free seminar, We'll teach you how to leverage social media to help you get more- referrals, sales and that lost hour back in your day!

Break for Lunch: Walk to your favorite Cape May restaurant!

Program 3: 1:30-3, Engagement Marketing:
Marketing Your Business with the New Digital Tools As a small business owner, you've always relied on word-of-mouth referrals to grow your business. Thanks to social media-and its nimble partner, mobile technology-it's now easier than ever to turn customers and clients into engaged fans who spread the word about your business across a variety of online platforms. And that's what Engagement Marketing is all about. You'll learn how to attract new prospects-as well as how to increase repeat sales-using your existing customers and social networks. Learn how to create customer experiences that increase positive customer reviews and endorsements. Understand why engagement is so important-and how you can use it to turn passionate fans in your social networks into tomorrow's new business!

15 Minute Break

Program 4: 3:15- 5, Special Hands On Workshop (Bring Your Laptop):
Getting Started with Constant Contact
OK! Let's really dig into how the Constant Contact software works! Watch and see how a newsletter is created and mailed. We'll show you how to upload your mailing list, pick a template, design a newsletter, upload and edit pictures, and schedule your email to be sent to your customers on your mailing list. We'll answer as many questions as you can bring.

This session will also review all of the best practices from previous sessions, and provide you with all that you need to go home and create your newsletter! Bring your laptop and an open mind!

Meet David Yunghans -
Regional Development Director, Philadelphia Metro

With experience as a small business owner, David brings a wealth of knowledge in the areas of business development, professional training, and corporate meeting planning to help small businesses and nonprofits achieve success. He has served as a training and development resource and has built customized team building programs for numerous small businesses in the insurance, property management and hotel industries. As Constant Contact's Philadelphia-area Regional Development Director, David leverages his training and business development expertise to help local businesses maximize the power of relationship marketing through the use of online communication tools like email marketing and online surveys.

Dave grew up in South Jersey, raised his family in the Valley Forge area, and now resides with his wife of 40 years part time in Cape May Point. Dave is an avid Salt Water fisherman, and also makes custom fishing rods.

Meet Carolinn Pocher Woody-
Constant Contact Authorized Local Expert, South Jersey

Carolinn Pocher Woody, Principal at CPW Creative Communications, is passionate about creating success for other small business people like herself. A graduate of Mount Holyoke College, and former publisher of the Angelika Filmbill in NYC, she has over 20 years experience in design, marketing and publishing and loves to educate and inspire others about how to succeed in their businesses through the use of online communication tools! She has recently been chosen by Constant Contact to be the Authorized Local Expert for South Jersey.

CPW Creative Communications is a full service design agency located in Cape May, NJ that specializes in website design, email marketing and social media management. Recent projects include the redesign of the 2012 Cape May Visitors Guide, Cape May Tourism Billboard on the Walt Whitman Bridge and willowcreekwinerycapemay.com.

Carolinn makes her home in downtown Cape May, and is an avid salt water fisherman, hunter and sporting clays enthusiast

About Cape May and Cape May Resort.com

Cape May is a city at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County, New Jersey, where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. With a rich history, award-winning beaches & boating, designation as a top birding location, and many Victorian structures, Cape May is a seaside resort drawing visitors from around the world. Cape May was recognized as one of America's top 10 beaches by the Travel Channel and its beach was ranked fifth in New Jersey in the 2008 Top 10 Beaches.

CapeMayResort.com is a site that's totally dedicated to the historic Cape May Resort vacation area. We have two goals - to promote our beautiful town's local businesses and to assist potential visitors in finding anything they could want or need in and around Cape May.

This site is home to custom pages and video of easy to navigate information about Cape May- from restaurant choices to weather reports to local events in Cape May We also host a local Cape May Blog featuring  local events, Things to Do in Cape May, shopping and beach information and much more.   You can check out Blog at http://capemayresort.blogspot.com/

http://capemayvictorian.com CapeMayVictorian.com is a custom photo sharing site in which you can explore local Cape May images, download your favorite vacation spot or order a custom framed picture or a one of kind gift of your vacation memory.

http://capemayresort.com Cape May Resort.com is a local Cape May Web Site featuring Things to Do in Cape May, along with Cape May Digital Coupons for savings. If you’re looking for information and reviews for your next trip to Cape may, you’ve come to the right place. At Cape May Resort.com we’ll give you the most current information from Yelp and real time local You Tube Videos to preview your next vacation or week-end trip.  We offer the best in recent reviews from Real People with Real Reviews from Yelp.

http://capemayresort.blogspot.com/  Looking for Something to Do in Cape May New Jersey ? Spend a day at the beach, or go Dolphin and Whale Watching. Visit a local winery or check out the lighthouse and sunken ship at Cape May State Park. Cape May offers beach lovers Victorian architecture, fine dining, bird watching, boating and fishing in addition to world class resort and vacation accommodations.  If you’re looking for information and reviews for your next trip to Cape may, you’ve come to the right place.Cape May Resort.com has been part of the South Jersey Cape May area since 1988. Let us put our local experience to work for you.