From the Tech Affect Blog: Help! I'm Drowning in Social Media

We've had so many discussions lately with marketers and PR folks that are practically in a panic about how to engage in social media. Suddenly, their CEO or clients are adamant that they need to be on YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr, blogging...and a host of other platforms. They want to go from zero to 100 miles an hour by Friday. With budgets shrinking and appetites increasing for customer engagement and revenue generation, executives are right to turn their attention to social media. But, it can't ALL be done overnight if you want it done right. Sandra shares some tips on the Tech Affect Blog.

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Bulldog Media Relations Summit

The Bulldog Media Relations Summit is taking place from May 17-19 in New York City, and will feature 32 advanced skill sessions on new PR technologies, social media, pitching mastery, measurement and crisis management. Affect Strategies president, Sandra Fathi, is speaking on "Using Research, Surveys & Whitepapers to Generate Media Coverage" at this year's conference. Friends of Affect can receive a $50 discount off of the conference registration fee. Just call 1-800-959-1059, and mention Affect Strategies.

ASME, a Global Engineering Association, Engages Affect Strategies for Public Relations

ASME, the world's leading professional association for mechanical engineers, has chosen Affect to serve as public relations agency of record. Affect will promote ASME's expertise on critical issues such as renewable energy, green technologies, sustainable development and public safety.

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