WHAT: --Free Avaya Social Media Workshops for Small Businesses Discussing How to Use Social Media to Successfully Promote Products and Services. --Experts are available to discuss the topic of social media for small businesses with media. WHEN: --New York City: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2009 --Mt. Laurel, New Jersey: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., Thursday, October 22, 2009 WHERE: --New York City: Omni Berkshire Place (21 East 52nd St., New York, NY) --Mt. Laurel, New Jersey: Seminar Enterprise Conference Center (3331 Route 38, Mt. Laurel, NJ) --See below for registration information. WHO: Richard Brasser, social media and on-line marketing expert, is the key speaker for these events. Richard has more than a decade of experience in interactive media, is one of the leading experts on social media and online marketing, and is the CEO of The Targeted Group.Media Briefing Opportunities Avaya small business experts are available to discuss how New York and New Jersey small businesses can use social media to promote their products or services. These experts can provide tips on topics such as determining the right goals for social media efforts, identifying the best social media platform for different small businesses, how to empower people to tell the story for you, and other social media topics. In addition to Richard Brasser, the following Avaya executives are available to discuss social media for small businesses in depth:
-- Paul Dunay, co-author of "Facebook Marketing for Dummies," and Global Managing Director of Services and Social Marketing, Avaya -- Isabelle Guis, Senior Director of Marketing, Small and Medium Enterprises at AvayaRegistration is required to participate in the workshops. For New York, please visit http://avaya-news.com/makeover/workshop/newyork/ For New Jersey, please visit http://avaya-news.com/makeover/workshop/mountlaurel/ Contact: Jonathan Varman of Avaya (908-953-6432; jvarman@avaya.com) if interested in interviewing Avaya small business experts or hearing the workshops. About Avaya Avaya is a global leader in enterprise communications systems. The company provides unified communications, contact centers, and related services directly and through its channel partners to leading businesses and organizations around the world. Enterprises of all sizes depend on Avaya for state-of-the-art communications that improve efficiency, collaboration, customer service and competitiveness. For more information please visit www.avaya.com.
Contact Information: Media Relations: Jonathan Varman 908-953-6432 jvarman@avaya.com