Capital Region AMA Announces Social Media Workshop for Beginners

ALBANY, NY (10/21/2010)(readMedia)-- The New York Capital Region chapter of the American Marketing Association (NYCRAMA) is proud to announce its partnership with The College of Saint Rose to offer a series of workshops on topics from social media to basic website design. The first workshop is slated for October 28th-"I Signed Us Up for Social Media…Now What?"

WHO: NYCRAMA's Vice President of Internet, Miriam Paska will be conducting this social media tutorial workshop. Paska is the creative strategist at IntelliSites. She is responsible for assisting businesses in website design. Paska has a MS in Internet Business Systems from Mercy College.

WHAT: This class will be directed towards marketers who have created Facebook and Twitter accounts to keep up with growing social media trends but are unsure of how to effectively use them (for personal and business use). This class will allow participants to login to their accounts at their own workstation, and maneuver around the sites as an instructor guides them.

WHEN: Thursday, October 28, 2010 @ 6:30-8:00 pm

WHERE: The College of St. Rose, Center for Communications and Interactive Media – 996 Madison Avenue, Albany

PRICING: Cost is $30 for AMA members, $50 for non-members and $25 for students. To make your reservation, please visit www.nymarketing.org. If not prepaid online via credit or debit card, payment is expected in cash or check at the door. Space is limited.

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About the American Marketing Association

The American Marketing Association (AMA) is the largest marketing association in North America. A professional association for marketing leaders, thinkers and doers, it is the only organization that brings together marketers across all specialties to collaborate and inspire one another. Through relevant information, comprehensive education and targeted networking, the AMA assists marketers in deepening their expertise, elevating their careers and ultimately, achieving better results. For more information on the American Marketing Association, visit www.marketingower.com.

About NYCRAMA

The New York Capital Region chapter of the American Marketing Association is the premier Tech Valley association for marketing professionals. Since 1992, NYCRAMA has been dedicated to elevating the marketing profession by delivering career development, educational opportunities, and promoting best practices for winning and keeping customers. The chapter provides an opportunity to learn from and network with hundreds of marketing professionals in the Capital Region. Find out more at www.nymarketing.org.