Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Placing WGN Superstation with Michelle Tennant

Michelle Says--Small Owners Can Get Front Page Media

Check this out:

Recap: Telling Your Story & Getting the Media to Listen

What a great luncheon. Many thanks to Michelle Tennant of Wasabi Publicity, Inc. Not only did she share some truly valuable industry information, she was very knowledgeable too!

Here's a sample - more to come!


Job Opportunity - Director Downtown Hendersonville, Inc.

Here's the link to the .pdf application & job description.

Here's the overview:

Position Overview: Main Street Program Manager/Executive Director
The Executive Director is both the Chief Executive Officer of Downtown Hendersonville, Inc./Downtown Development Corporation, and Hendersonville’s Main Street Program Manager for both the North Carolina Main Street Center’s Main Street Program and the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Main Street Program. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and objectives.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Good Article: "Talking About My Generation"

Gen Xers, Gen Yers, Millennials and Boomers are all working alongside each other. But how do you get them to work well together?

Job Opportunity

Wanted: Freelance Online Content Writer

Description: Volvo Construction Equipment is looking for an experienced freelance online content writer to collect and optimize content for our websites and eMail marketing and potentially for social media sites. Writers must be proficient in AP style, significant experience in online writing, understand the importance of factual accuracy, meet strict deadlines, make revisions as requested, and bring fresh ideas and story angles to the eBusiness and Marketing groups. Writers will work independently, but they will be required to keep the editor updated. At least four years of experience is required.

Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in English or similar • High understanding and advocacy for web user experience and impact of text on search engines. • Understand interactive writing, online constraints and effective communication on and for the web. • Must have excellent writing experience • Excellent knowledge of grammar and command of the English language • Top-notch written and oral communication skills • Computer savvy with the ability to pick up technical skills quickly • Bright, hard-working, flexible, dedicated, and team-focused self starter Preferred Qualifications: • Masters or PhD in English

Compensation: $25 - $50/hr.

How to Apply:

Address: One Volvo Drive
City:
Asheville
State: North Carolina
Website:
http://volvoce.com/na
Contact Person:
John Johnston
Phone:
828-650-2000
Email:
john.johnston@volvo.com

Friday, June 26, 2009

See You At The Luncheon

We look forward to seeing everybody at today's luncheon. It's 11:30 at the Orchard at Broadmoor.
Lots of news to share today!