funny by accident. http://shanaray.posterous.com social media, tech, food and wine in a world that takes itself too seriously. posterous.com Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:34:00 -0700 new twitter feature #recentpics. http://shanaray.posterous.com/new-twitter-feature-recentpics http://shanaray.posterous.com/new-twitter-feature-recentpics

Have you guys seen this? Recent pictures that I have tweeted or retweeted!

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Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:00:00 -0700 pros and cons of tumblr for small business. http://shanaray.posterous.com/pros-and-cons-of-tumblr-for-small-business http://shanaray.posterous.com/pros-and-cons-of-tumblr-for-small-business

As you might have guessed, I am a fan of Posterous... But tumblr is a great resource for easy-to-use, one click blogging as well. It is definitely more "hip." Read more about if tumblr is right for your business!

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Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:14:00 -0700 digital marketing strategies are changing in 2011. http://shanaray.posterous.com/digital-marketing-strategies-are-changing-in http://shanaray.posterous.com/digital-marketing-strategies-are-changing-in

Visit Mashable to read more about the latest Digital Marketing trends... And remember, just because it is a trend, it doesn't mean you have to jump in.

Do what you feel is best for YOUR business!
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Marketing strategy in 2011 evolves directly from the location-based marketing of 2010. We have found that messages are most successfully communicated to audiences that have already coalesced around common bonds. http://mashable.com/2011/03/15/digital-marketing-trends/# Via mashable.com

 

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Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:06:00 -0800 bad PR ~ what NOT to do with #hashtags. http://shanaray.posterous.com/bad-pr-what-not-to-do-with-hashtags http://shanaray.posterous.com/bad-pr-what-not-to-do-with-hashtags
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This is a great example of what NOT to do with hashtags. People use hashtags on Twitter to connect with others that share the same interests and yes, many have something to sell.... But it about the connection first and the sale later.

This tweet is just in bad taste.

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Sat, 22 Jan 2011 15:03:00 -0800 facebook brand page admins - check it! http://shanaray.posterous.com/facebook-brand-page-admins-check-it http://shanaray.posterous.com/facebook-brand-page-admins-check-it
get email alerts when somebody posts or comments on one of your pages.

Finally someone has created email alerts letting admins know when someone posts on their Facebook pages! AND IT WORKS!!!

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Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:23:00 -0800 #qrcode for my latest project. http://shanaray.posterous.com/qr-code-for-my-lastest-project http://shanaray.posterous.com/qr-code-for-my-lastest-project
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via bit.ly

Comment and let me know what you see!! Yup. I am THAT geeky!

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Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:34:00 -0800 how to get into the #literal heads of prospective customers. http://shanaray.posterous.com/how-to-get-into-the-literal-heads-of-prospect http://shanaray.posterous.com/how-to-get-into-the-literal-heads-of-prospect

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Wed, 15 Dec 2010 23:27:00 -0800 top facebook status trends. http://shanaray.posterous.com/top-facebook-status-trends http://shanaray.posterous.com/top-facebook-status-trends
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Booze and food didn't make it.... I guess my status updates didn't count!

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Mon, 10 May 2010 19:08:00 -0700 #RRVSingleNight Contests! http://shanaray.posterous.com/rrvsinglenight-contests http://shanaray.posterous.com/rrvsinglenight-contests

Each week we will be holding two different social media contests for you to win tickets to our Single Night event on June 5th.  One on Twitter at @NextGenWine and one on Facebook.

Facebook:

Every Monday until the event we will be adding an image to the photo album, “Single Night Contest” and  we want you to share the image of the week with your Facebook friends and leave a comment about what you love most about the Russian River Valley. We will pick one of the commenter/sharers at random to win a ticket to Single Night in the Russian River Valley on June 5th at C. Donatiello Winery

Twitter:

Every Monday until the event we will be adding an image to Twitpic and we want you to leave a comment about what you love most about the Russian River Valley.  Make sure to leave it on the Twitpic image and add the hashtag #RRVSingleNight.  These are both mandatory for you to be eligible to win! We will pick one of the commenters at random to win a ticket to Single Night in the Russian River Valley on June 5th at C. Donatiello Winery


Click here to find out more info about the event.

Cheers!

One Facebook/Twitter Winner per week. Only one entry per person, per social network, per week.  Members of the Russian River Valley Winegrowers cannot be eligible to win.

I am getting more excited about this event by the day!  I hope you are too. :)


+Shana.

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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:21:00 -0700 the beginning of @25digitalmedia. http://shanaray.posterous.com/the-beginning-of-25digitalmedia http://shanaray.posterous.com/the-beginning-of-25digitalmedia

It is official. Philip Wyers and I have an office. 25 Old Courthouse Square, Suite #8, Santa Rosa 95404 is the address and the inspiration for the name of our new venture - 25 Digital Media.

Some say that they do not believe in fate.  But me glancing over the Craigslist section for housing in Downtown Santa Rosa randomly while drinking tea and working from Peet's Coffee and coming across the listing for this office couldn't have any other explanation.  I just happened to come across the listing for an office in downtown Santa Rosa and mention it to Philip, almost jokingly.  He loved the idea and met me downtown to go take a look. 

As soon as we saw the outside, we knew that it would be the perfect opportunity for each of us to take our businesses to the next level….

Okay, many who are reading this know that I consult with businesses on social media marketing, run Congresswoman Woolsey’s online efforts and basically promote Sonoma County on a daily basis.  What you might not know is that Philip Wyers has been my rock over this past year.  He is a web designer, e-commerce manager and email marketing guy (yes, he designed BreathSocialMedia.com) and the person who has kept me sane over this crazy world-wind of a year.

So here we are, just moving into the office.  We currently have no internet connection or chairs, but we do have two desks and a sign that says “Happy Hour” which we decided was going to be our motto: @25digitalmedia, because everyone needs another reason to go to Happy Hour.  I think it is fitting because of my obsession with happy hour food and cocktails and Philip’s obsession with a great deal.

So, watch out for more to come from us….. And, if you ever need another reason to go to Happy Hour or discuss online promotions, you know where we are.

 

 

 

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