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Jaggers Communications: A Week in Review

By Jaggers Communications News

A friend who is a VP of marketing complained of content overload from communications people online, the constant barrage of self-promotional posts and updates that consultants and professionals rely upon to share information and provide value but also, obviously, to market their smarts.

It probably doesn’t help that this friend is MY friend and therefore sees my stream of content as well. (I think he’s sick of me, too.)

So rather than blog about Google+ or provide business social media tips today, I’m sharing a bit about the jam-packed week we’ve just completed.

On Monday, I presented the completed strategic communications plan for a client and was delighted by the warm feedback and pleased responses from the board. It was a very rewarding project and I’m looking forward to seeing the plan put into action.

Tuesday started off with a breakfast meeting (that evolved into a new business contact introduction) followed by a meeting with another client, looking ahead at a lot of exciting and fun work for the fall. I also had an advisory council meeting at Legal Aid Justice Center; (if you are in a position to fund a matching grant for technology upgrades for a nonprofit, let me know).

Wednesday I met with yet another client for yet another presentation of a plan — this time a digital communications plan. It was great to able to share with them the culmination of our work together, messaging, brand positioning and recommendations for their engagement going forward. I’m excited to see this all take shape and for it to impact their business. During the meeting we set up five future meetings — so we’re all going to become fast friends, I think. In the afternoon I met my friend Steve Gaines for lunch. Steve’s general manager and head honcho over at Monticello Media. That evening I met with a potential new client who immediately signed up for the workshop I gave the very next day . . .

Thursday morning, bright and early, I baked a Key Lime Pie. I often bring pie for the participants in my workshops and today was no exception. Social Media Summer School was at Open Space from 9am till noon and the three hours had the attendees fully engaged and learning a lot.

On Friday, I met with three different clients, a long time client for breakfast, a new client after lunch and wrapped up the day with an ongoing client, to provide some social media coaching.

No wonder I’m wiped out! This morning I’m focusing on personal interests; I’m off to take a canning class. Have a great Saturday!

 

 

 

Jaggers Communications Offers Social Media for Small Business in Waynesboro, Va.

By Jaggers Communications News, Social Media

*MEDIA ALERT*

For more information, contact:

Marijean Jaggers
434.973.0645
mjaggers@jaggerscommunications.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jaggers Communications Offers Social Media for Small Business in Waynesboro, Va.

WHAT: In partnership with Waynesboro Area Learning Tree (WALT) Jaggers Communications offers a hands-on workshop containing critical information for marketers, business owners and job seekers. Participants will learn how to create a manageable schedule of media engagement that produces results.

This workshop will help participants learn the structure of an effective, efficient integrated digital communication plan, how to implement social strategy for a small business and provides an overview of the tools common to social implementation.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 23, 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m.  Register by calling WALT at 540-943-4457.

WHERE: WDDI Conference Center 301 Main Street, Waynesboro, Va.

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About Jaggers Communications

Jaggers Communications is a strategic communications firm that provides organizations in the health care, education, manufacturing, travel and tourism industries with social media consulting, public relations support and reputation management strategy. The firm was founded in 2011 to serve businesses and nonprofits with a need for cost-effective, strategic communications with effective reach. www.jaggerscommunications.com

 

Jaggers Communications Offers Social Media Workshop for Professionals; Managing the Professional and the Personal

By Jaggers Communications News

*MEDIA ALERT*

For more information, contact:

Marijean Jaggers
434.973.0645

mjaggers@jaggerscommunications.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jaggers Communications Offers Social Media Workshop for Professionals

WHAT: A hands-on workshop containing critical information for marketers, business owners and job seekers. Participants will learn how to create and optimize social profiles to achieve business goals. Workshop content will focus on teaching attendees to manage being human in the online space by making business personal, without sharing what’s private.

 

Laptops recommended but not required.

 

Participants will:

  • Establish personal brand statements
  • Create optimized biographies
  • Develop social profiles that are consistent and fully fleshed out
  • Learn how to manage personal and professional profiles with balance and intent

WHEN: Thursday, March 17, 2011, 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. Fee: $39/participant.

Register online:  http://professionalonline.eventbrite.com/ UPDATE: THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

WHERE: OpenSpace in The Conference Studio, 455 Second Street SE, Suite 100,Charlottesville, VA 22902, phone: 434.566.0880, http://getopenspace.com/

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About Jaggers Communications

Jaggers Communications is a strategic communications firm that provides organizations in the health care, education, manufacturing, travel and tourism industries with social media consulting, public relations support and reputation management strategy. The firm was founded in 2011 to serve businesses and nonprofits with a need for cost-effective, strategic communications with effective reach. www.jaggerscommunications.com

 

Jaggers Communications Announces 2011 Community Partner: Shenandoah National Park

By Jaggers Communications News

Jaggers Communications Announces 2011 Community Partner:  Shenandoah National Park
Firm will support 75th Anniversary Outreach

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (March 1, 2011) – Jaggers Communications, a strategic communications firm with a growing presence in Charlottesville, announces the Shenandoah National Park will be its local pro bono community partner for 2011.  The firm will develop an integrated social media and overall communications plan to support Shenandoah National Park’s 75th Anniversary year of celebrations and noteworthy events.

“We are delighted to have been selected as this year’s community partner,” said Martha Bogle, superintendent of Shenandoah National Park.  “With the help of Jaggers Communications’ expertise, we will generate more awareness of the Park and the many events and offerings during the 75th Anniversary Celebration year.”

Jaggers Communications provides a positive impact to the communities in which it has a presence by selecting a nonprofit organization to work with on a pro-bono basis each year. “We believe it is critical to give back to the communities where we live and work,” explained Marijean Jaggers, president and owner of the firm.  “Shenandoah National Park has so many great stories to tell and, as a cherished part of my own back yard, I’m honored to have a role in sharing those stories in our community during the celebrated 75th anniversary.”

About Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park encompasses part of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the state of Virginia and is  long and narrow, with the broad Shenandoah River and valley on the west side and the rolling hills of the Virginia Piedmont on the east. Although likely the most prominent feature of the Park is the scenic Skyline Drive, almost 40 percent of the 79,579 acres has been designated as wilderness and is protected as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Shenandoah National Park was dedicated on July 3, 1936 by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Throughout 2011, Shenandoah celebrates its 75th Anniversary with events and special offerings. Learn more at www.celebrateshenandoah.org

About Jaggers Communications

Jaggers Communications applies experience to help businesses and nonprofits reach their business goals through strategic marketing, content creation, public relations and social media. Jaggers Communications provides organizations in the health care, education, manufacturing, travel and tourism industries with social media consulting, public relations support and reputation management strategy. The firm was founded in 2011 to serve businesses and nonprofits with a need for cost-effective, strategic communications with effective reach. www.jaggerscommunications.com

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Media Alert: Jaggers Communications Offers Blogging Best Practices Workshop

By Jaggers Communications News

*MEDIA ALERT*

For more information, contact:

Marijean Jaggers
434.973.0645
mjaggers@jaggerscommunications.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jaggers Communications Offers Blogging Best Practices Workshop

WHAT: A workshop for bloggers, those interested in blogging and those responsible for creating online content as part of their jobs. Participants will be led through exercises to improve blog posts, headlines and searchable content.  This workshop shares blogging best practices from seasoned blogging professionals applied to all levels of social media expertise.

WHEN: Thursday, February 24, 2011, 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. Fee: $60/participant.

Register online:  http://jaggersblogging.eventbrite.com

WHERE: OpenSpace in The Conference Studio, 455 Second Street SE, Suite 100,Charlottesville, VA 22902, phone: 434.566.0880, http://getopenspace.com/

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About Jaggers Communications

Jaggers Communications is a strategic communications firm that provides organizations in the health care, education, manufacturing, travel and tourism industries with social media consulting, public relations support and reputation management strategy. The firm was founded in 2011 to serve businesses and nonprofits with a need for cost-effective, strategic communications with effective reach. www.jaggerscommunications.com