See Our New Press in Action During The Open House This Friday

You are cordially invited to an open house at Alaska Litho, Friday, April 13th, 2012. We will be providing demonstrations of our new HP Indigo 5500 Digital Press.

Please join us between 2:30-5:30 pm to see how this new technology can better serve your print needs.

Bring your business card with you to the Open House to enter a drawing to win a Kindle Fire!

Photo Exhibit Opening & Poetry Performance

This Friday: April 6th

These Wild Ecstasies by Courtney Wendel: A photo exhibit opening

Showcasing the playful and detailed side of life in Southeast Alaska, this photo exhibit will be displayed throughout the month of April. The title is inspired by a William Wordsworth poem:
“When these wild ecstasies shall be matured
Into a sober pleasure; when thy mind
Shall be a mansion for all lovely forms”

Power of Words: Spoken Word and Performance Poetry by CARES program students

Hear poems from Power of Words, created by CARES program students, performed by the poets! The spoken word performance starts at 6 pm. A chapbook with poems from the entire class will also be available to purchase.

PARTICIPATE!

Not only is April National Poetry Month, it's also also National Card & Letter Writing Month! Free postcards will be available for you to write messages to the artist and poets.

Inspire! Create!

Refreshments will be available.

3 Reasons to Register for Next Week's Seminar

Even if You Don't Love Social Media

Start Out Running With Social Media Friday, April 6, at Centennial Hall from 1-4pm with open discussion until 4:20. Register now and get a $10 discount for being an eNews subscriber! ($95 $85/person)

Jeff Brown had a good question for our Media Services seminar presenter, Media Psychologist Jenny Fremlin, on A Juneau Afternoon this week: If you hate social media, should you be using them?

Social media are extremely popular and growing. Facebook is the number one place where people say they want to connect with brands, and it's where we spend 1 of every 8 minutes online. Social media provide new opportunities for businesses to connect, but also new challenges.

But are they a necessary part of a communications plan, even if you hate social media? The answer depends on why you hate social media. Come to our social media seminar next week if:

1. You are afraid of social media because you don't understand the technology. At the seminar you will discover how to approach social media in a way that is not overwhelming.
2. You hate the time that social media drains from your day. At the seminar you will learn how to determine your available resources and balance your time.
3. You love the idea of social media but haven't had enough time for exploration. A the seminar you will find out what distinguishes the most popular platforms from one another and what new options are emerging.

Social media are all about personal connections and sharing your passion. Being on social media yourself is the best bet for creating connections with your audience.

82% of Fortune 1000 employees are more likely to trust a company when the CEO is personally active in social media. Trust is the number one concern for customers when making a decision about a brand--even out-ranking quality.

But if you still can't bring yourself to participate in social media--even though you know they are an important piece of the communications puzzle--then you can always get help.

It's better to let someone else speak for your brand if your passion and commitment to it won't shine through in your interactions. Jenny is also available for individual consultations, communication planning, and media development. Call her at 586.2470 to help you find the perfect fit for your media management.

Register now to save your seat! Put eNews Subscriber in the comments to get $10 Off the $95/person registration!