Astronology - Making the Most Out of Social Media for Your Organization

Astronology Volume XII Issue 7 July 1, 2011 Dear Andrew, Astron Solutions provides high-quality, low-cost, innovative human resources consulting services to organizations like yours. Call us for advice, innovative program design, and user-friendly Web/PC based software.   The Astron Road Show With July almost upon us, additional stops on the Astron Road Show are here!   It's off to Saratoga Springs, NY, July 10 - 12, for the annual New York State SHRM Conference and Exposition.  Astron Solutions will have an exhibit booth there.  Please stop by and say hello to National Directors Jennifer Loftus and Michael Maciekowich, and Technology Supervisor Brendan Williams!   We look forward to seeing you on the road!       FACT or FICTION $1 Billion will be spent on Social Media Marketing globally in 2011. FICTION! According to emarketer.com, approximately $4.26 billion will be spent on social media marketing globally in 2011.  How much is your organization spending?  Are you a "SoMe" superstar, or a newcomer to the field?       Making the Most Out of Social Media for Your Organization In terms of marketing, digital marketing can help tremendously...if done right.  For instance, page activity doesn't always equate to new sales or qualified candidates for position openings. For organizations just testing out the waters of social media, this can be very frustrating.  How does one use Social Media to his / her organization's advantage in this digital age?.....more     Have a Question? If you have a topic you would like addressed in Astronology, or some feedback on a past article, don't hesitate to tell us!  Simply reply to this e-mail.  See your question answered, or comments addressed, in an upcoming issue of Astronology. Looking for a top-notch presenter for your human resource organization's meeting?  Both Jennifer Loftus and Michael Maciekowich present highly-rated sessions on a variety of compensation and employee retention issues.  For more information, send an e-mail to info@astronsolutions.com.   The Fine Print We hold your e-mail address in trust.  Astron Solutions promises never to share or rent your personal information.  We also promise never to send you frivolous e-mails and will allow you to leave our list, at your option, at any time. To remove yourself from this list, please follow your personalized subscriber link at the bottom of your Astronology alert e-mail. Copyright 2011, Astron Solutions, LLC ISSN Number 1549-0467 Quick Links Client List Meet the Astron Team Contact Us   World of HR Blog Bringing you Human Resource news from around the globe...compliments of Astron Solutions. More