September 17, 2009
NEWS RELEASE – For immediate release and distribution
Contact: Linda Fisher-Helton, Membership Chair 805-480-9991, ext. 235 Cell: 805-857-1408
E-mail: lfhelton@ahacv.org Website: www.capio.org
Harnessing the Power of Social Media
Camarillo – Social media landscape can be challenging for public information professionals. Navigating the ethics issues and securing management buy-in are just some of the complications faced by those responsible for keeping the public informed.
The California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) is hosting a Social Media Workshop for Public Information Officials for public sector professionals on October 8 from 8:30 to 11:30am in Camarillo. The workshop will address issues specific to public information including how to incorporate social media in your community outreach plan and assessing the cost of resources and time to manage social media. Scott Harris of Mustang Marketing will be providing insight and technical guidance on social media. Mr. Harris has over 20 years of experience in marketing for non-profits, agencies, and the community and is a noted speaker on social media.
The cost for the workshop is $30 for CAPIO members and $40 for non-members. Advance registration is required and seating is limited. Contact Linda Fisher-Helton, CAPIO membership chair at lfhelton@ahacv.org or 805-480-9991 ext. 235 for additional information or to register for this event. CAPIO membership applications, along with additional CAPIO news and events are available are www.capio.org.
Affiliated with the League of California Cities, CAPIO is a membership organization serving professionals throughout the public sector who engage communities through honest and transparent communication. CAPIO provides California-focused education and networking that helps our members and their agencies develop and advance, because we believe that good government requires good communicators.