December 1, 2009

Social Media Consultant Allen Mireles to Speak on “Building Your Presence in Social Media”

Today at 2PM EST: Building Your Presence in Social Media. December’s Marketing Tips Teleclass from Hoeck Associates and Metzger’s Printing and Mailing

Toledo, Ohio –December 1, 2009— Have you been playing around with social media for your business but wondering if it’s really worth the trouble? What does spending time on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and similar activities actually DO to help your business? These questions and more will be addressed in December’s Marketing Tips Teleclass, sponsored by Hoeck Associates and Metzger’s Printing and Mailing. The FREE teleseminar will be held today, Tuesday, December 1st, at 2 PM EST.

Marcia Hoeck, of Hoeck Associates and Breakthrough Business, will interview social media consultant, Allen Mireles, to learn:

• Who is using social media in business?
• What are the benefits of using social media?
• Where do you start?
• Why is social media so important?
• When do you fit it in to an already busy schedule?
• How do you use social media correctly for business?

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October 9, 2009

Social Media Consultant Allen Mireles Announces Social Networking “Lunch & Learn” Door Prizes for October 14th Event at Levis Commons

“Social Impact: The Rise of Social Media” will be held on October 14th from 8:00AM – 10:00 AM at Fat Fish Blue, Levis Commons. The event will provide an overview of how businesses are using social networking sites Twitter Facebook, and LinkedIn. Tickets are $10 and profits benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Three door prizes will be awarded during the event.

Toledo, OH, October 9, 2009—Social Media Consultant, Allen Mireles, of Allen Mireles Social Media Consulting, understands how confusing social media and social networking can seem. Mireles, one of the speakers for the upcoming networking event “Social Impact: The Rise of Social Media”, provides social media consulting and training for busy executives and professionals. “For a business owner who is already overworked, adding social networking or blogging responsibilities can seem overwhelming,” she said. “Training helps simplify the process tremendously. Even an hour can make a difference.”

Mireles and the other speakers, Christine Senack, and Leasa Maxx, are each donating an hour of social networking training for “Lunch & Learn” door prizes. The social networking training will be provided during lunch at a restaurant in Levis Commons. “We want to help the door prize winners become more comfortable with social networking and learn how to use it effectively as a tool for business growth,” said Allen Mireles. “As a social media consultant, my job is to identify my client’s business objectives and develop a social media marketing strategy that helps them engage with their customers and prospects online,” she said. “That often includes coaching or training in how to use the popular social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube,” she added. (Read more…)

October 8, 2009

Social Media Consultant Allen Mireles to Speak on “Using Twitter for Business” for Event to Benefit Make-A-Wish

“Social Impact: The Rise of Social Media” will be held on October 14th from 8:00AM – 10:00 AM at Fat Fish Blue, Levis Commons. The event will provide an overview of how businesses are using social networking sites Twitter Facebook, and LinkedIn. Tickets are $10 and profits benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation

Toledo, OH, October 8, 2009—Social Media consultant, Allen Mireles, of Allen Mireles Social Media Consulting, believes that using Twitter should be an integral part of your company’s business growth strategy. Twitter is the popular micro-blogging service that allows users to send updates of 140 characters from the user’s desktop computer, laptop or mobile phone. Ms. Mireles will speak about the benefits of using Twitter for business at the upcoming networking event, “Social Impact: The Rise of Social Media”. She will be joined by Leasa Maxx, who will discuss using the business networking site, LinkedIn; and Christine Senack, who will talk about using the social networking site, Facebook, as a business tool.

“As a social media consultant my job is to identify my client’s business objectives and develop a social media marketing strategy that helps them engage with their customers and prospects online,” she said. “Twitter is an amazingly powerful tool for business growth. As part of a comprehensive social media marketing strategy, Twitter can be used to drive traffic, develop qualified leads, initiate and manage relationships, conduct real time research and promote goods and services” Mireles describes herself as a “Twitterhead”, someone who is a passionate supporter and user of the service. She is currently followed by more than 11,000 people, who read her daily updates, and has been called “One of the Top 25 Very Smart Business Women to Follow on Twitter”. Read more…

May12, 2009

Social Media Expert Allen Mireles to Speak on “Using Twitter for Business” for the Association for Women in Communications’ May Luncheon

Popular micro-blogging tool used for business networking, building online presence, providing customer service and research and development

Toledo, OH, May12, 2009—Toledo-area social media expert Allen Mireles will speak to the Association for Women In Communications about the benefits of using the popular micro-blogging service, Twitter, for business. “Even though Twitter has gotten a lot of major media attention recently, the focus has been more on its use by celebrities and less on its value as a business tool,” said marketing/PR strategist, Allen Mireles. “We have heard about the large numbers of people flocking to sign up for Twitter and leaving,” she said. “We hear less about the people who quietly stay and learn to use the tool or those who sign up and leave but come back later and find it really useful.” Read more…

March 27, 2009

Social Media Breakfast Toledo Kicks Off April 3rd to Strong Local Interest

Organizers expect large turnout for inaugural event combining overview of social media and business networking.

Toledo, OH, March 27, 2009—If advance registration is any indication of interest, the planning committee for the upcoming Social Media Breakfast Toledo may want to set out a few extra chairs. Local response is strong for the breakfast meeting, which will combine an overview of web 2.0 social media with an opportunity for business networking. “Every day, businesses and organizations start to realize the benefits of social media,” said marketing/PR strategist, Allen Mireles. “Getting involved with social media, especially on a business level, can seem overwhelming at first,” she stated. “The Social Media Breakfast Toledo will provide area businesses with an introduction to social media as well as a chance to ask any questions they may have.” Read more…

March 23, 2009

Inaugural Social Media Breakfast Toledo Will Focus on Social Media Basics

Area businesses and organizations are finding social media marketing tactics cost effective during this recession and job seekers are learning to promote themselves online using social media. Read more…