Steve Jolly to Speak on Social Media at Seminar for Nonprofit Organizations

Contact: Armando R. Gonzalez
Date: October 6, 2008
Telephone No.: 214-528-5775
E-mail: publicrelations@srj.net

For Immediate Release

Steve Jolly to Speak on Social Media at Seminar for Nonprofit Organizations

Steven R. Jolly, principal of SRJ Marketing Communications, will be speaking at a special seminar on October 21 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. With a focus on nonprofit organizations, Jolly will speak on the basics of how integrated social networking can significantly help nonprofit organizations reach their goals without large media budgets.

“It’s time for nonprofit organizations to think differently about how they communicate. Social media is a great way to inspire two-way conversations with clients, volunteers, donors, and other target markets,” said Jolly. “Today it’s all about listening to our publics and establishing meaningful relationships with them. It’s essential a new and more powerful form of public relations.”

“How to Attract Supporters using Online Social Networking” will introduce presidents, CEOs and directors of nonprofit organizations to an entry-level understanding of social media and how to integrate it as part of existing communications strategies. Topics of the seminar will include:

  • An overview of social media
  • Developing a social media strategy
  • Selecting social networks to reach your target audience
  • Gaining supporters and building relationships
  • Promoting events through social networks
  • Integrating social media into existing marketing communications initiatives
  • Turning social media networks into additional revenue streams
  • And more

“How to Attract Supporters using Online Social Networking” will be held on October 21, 2008 at the Josephine S. Leiser Opera Center from 10 a.m. through 1 p.m. in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Seating is available at $117 per person or $97 per person for groups of two or more and can be reserved online by visiting www.thepreciseagency.net/seminar or by calling 214-528-5775.

About SRJ Marketing Communications
SRJ Marketing Communications, LLC is a full service national marketing communications agency that focuses on strategic marketing, advertising, and public relations, interactive media and Web development. SRJ also specializes in leveraging social media to develop integrated social networking campaigns. Founded in 1989 by Steven R. Jolly, the Dallas-based agency also has a presence in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. under The Precise Agency by SRJ brand. For more information, please visit www.srj.net.