By Pamela Gleeson ( November 17, 2009 at 7:30 pm) · Filed under Independent Film, ifp independent film week, marketing, new hampshire film festival, social media
IFP Independent Film Week 2009
Independent film is one of the passions that unite Gerard and I.
Social media has now for the first time made it possible for filmmakers to connect directly to their audience. This was not possible before. Our clients, Buzz and Kris McLaughlin and Aaron Wiederspahn of Either/Or Films made us aware of changes in film distribution in the spring of 2009. We had invested in The Sensation of Sight, starring David Straithairn, Ian Somerhalder and Jane Adams in 2006 for several reasons. We were aligned with the vision and mission of the Either/Or Films, it was being filmed in our town, and finally Read the rest of this entry »
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By Pamela Gleeson ( October 12, 2009 at 7:02 pm) · Filed under Social Media Marketing, audience, social media
Who are you in relation to social media?
The very nature of social media is that it is a social interaction and not an advertisement. So before jumping in to new media conversations on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, your own blog, or the multitude of other social media networks, take some time to know your self and know your audience.
Who are you as an individual, a business owner, or part of an overall company? Who are you to your friends and family? Writing answers in a journal and reviewing your vision and mission statement will give you clarity in your communications and purpose. To add some entertainment into the mix, Read the rest of this entry »
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By Pamela Gleeson ( October 5, 2009 at 3:28 pm) · Filed under Social Media Marketing, marketing, seo, social media
At it’s very basic level participating in social media marketing is announcing to the world, communities in the world and individuals, “I’m alive,” I exist, I have something to say that may be of value to you.
Whether you are blogging, Tweeting, Facebooking, Blipping, YouTubing, LinkedIning or using any of the other social media applications, the first thing to consider is “What is my social media strategy, and how does it fit into my overall internet strategy, marketing strategy, business strategy?”
First, a definition of strategic planning is in order. Strategic planning, according to Wikipedia, “is an organization’s process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people.”
We feel the time has come for our clients to include social media marketing in their strategic planning at some level. We have added social media consulting services to our internet consulting offerings. Our blog will incorporate guidelines Read the rest of this entry »
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