Free Constant Contact Double Seminar: Supercharge Your Facebook plus The Power of Email Marketing

VERO BEACH, Fla. - July 10, 2013 - PRLog -- JULY 10, 2013 – The Countess Group (http://www.thecountessgroup.com/), a strategic marketing and communications consultancy, will present a free double seminar – “Supercharge Your Facebook Marketing plus The Power of Email Marketing” – to help small businesses and nonprofits in the Vero Beach/Indian River County area understand how to achieve marketing success.  The event will be held on July 24 at the Indian River Chamber of Commerce.  Ken Countess, The Countess Group’s managing director, is a Constant Contact^®, Inc. (http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?pn=thecountessgroup) Local Expert.

The next in a series of workshops held by Mr. Countess at the Chamber, Ken will deliver an informative, fast‐moving seminar on the Power of Email Marketing and Facebook Marketing, two of the best tools available for small business today and relied upon by millions of businesses across the country.  

In just 2 hours, attendees will get powerful, actionable ideas for growing their organizations without breaking their budget.  They’ll learn why 77% of consumers prefer to be marketed to via email, and why and how millions of businesses now rely on email and social media to extend their reach cost effectively.  

“When business owners and non-profit organizations begin to understand how these tools can benefit their operations, they immediately get energized and shift their sales efforts into higher gear,” said Countess, an accredited platinum-level Constant Contact solution provider.  “Our seminars and workshops give them the education and impetus they need to take their marketing initiatives to the next level.  The results include increased revenue for businesses and enhanced volunteerism and donations for non-profits.”

Participants will have plenty of time to ask questions, share experiences, and network with peers. And they’ll leave with real-world insights and knowledge that they can put to work immediately, to help their business or organization succeed.

Event Details:

Date:  July 24, 2013
Time:  9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location:  Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, 1216 21st Street, Vero Beach, FL 32961
Registration:  Online at https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e7qy5if331dbe330&oseq=&c=&ch= (https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?...)
Presenter:  Ken Countess, Constant Contact Local Expert
Cost:  Free
For more information on this seminar or to register, please call Selina Wiggins at 772-567-3491, x116 or Ken Countess at 407-242-4200.

About Ken Countess

Ken Countess is managing director of The Countess Group, a strategic marketing and communications consultancy now in its 13^th year. An award-winning marketer and an accredited, nationally recognized expert on Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing, Ken’s approach to educating audiences how to use email marketing and social media tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to build their business has earned him the respect of loyal followers around the country.

Mr. Countess has held executive management positions at several Fortune 100 companies and has been a senior partner at Ascend Marketing, a 35-person marketing firm. While with such well-known companies as Marriott, Caremark and Motorola, Ken provided award-winning leadership for the fastest growing divisions of these industry leaders.  

Over his 25+ year career, he has been responsible for creation and delivery of multiple successful sales growth strategies, strategic messaging and communications, and change management programs for worldwide markets.

Ken energetically participates in several professional organizations.  He currently serves on the Seminole County (FL) Public Schools (SCPS) Foundation's Development Committee, the SCPS Take Stock in Children Leadership Committee and is a past president of the International Association of Business Communicators Central Florida Chapter.  

Ken holds an M.B.A. in Marketing from Florida Atlantic University and a B.A. in Business Economics from the State University of New York.

About The Countess Group

The Countess Group (TCG) is a marketing and communications consultancy providing strategic vision and measurable results for clients since 2001. TCG continues to expand their client base by providing value-added services such as:

·         Strategic Marketing

·         Marketing Communications

·         Corporate Communications

·         Email Marketing

·         Social Media Marketing

·         Internet/Website Development and Optimization

·         Customer Acquisition/Retention/Engagement

·         Lead/Demand Generation

·         Customer Relationship Management

·         Sales Channel Development

·         Sales Training and Support

·         Trade Show Support

About Indian River Chamber of Commerce

The Indian River Chamber of Commerce (http://www.indianriverchamber.com/) has grown to represent over 1,000 businesses and thousands of employees. While providing promotion of Indian River County, we provide our membership and the community with valuable and timely information and services to keep our county competitive far into the future.

We are a focal point for positive leadership, commitment to progress, cooperation and partnership. The Chamber's success symbolizes what volunteer efforts can do to make a difference and enhance a community. It is a credit to the many dedicated Chamber volunteers who help implement our programs through their work on our committees and task forces.

About Constant Contact, Inc.

Constant Contact is revolutionizing the success formula for small organizations through affordable, easy-to-use Engagement Marketing^TM tools that help create and grow customer relationships. More than half a million small businesses, nonprofits, and associations worldwide rely on Constant Contact to drive ongoing customer dialogs through email marketing, social media marketing, event marketing, and online surveys. All Constant Contact products come with unrivaled KnowHow, education, and free coaching with a personal touch, including award-winning customer support.

Constant Contact and the Constant Contact Logo are registered trademarks of Constant Contact, Inc. All Constant Contact product names and other brand names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Constant Contact, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

Media Contact:
Ken Countess

The Countess Group

407-242-4200

kc@thecountessgroup.com