Kicking Off 2013 with a New Seminar from Media 4 Women

Today on our radio program (www.TheWay4Today.com), Tonilee and I interviewed the CEO of oDesk.com, the world’s largest online employer. It was a very cool and amazing opportunity to speak with Gary Swart and hear his story. www.oDesk.com currently has over 1.2 million contractors across the world. Basically, there is nothing you cannot do in business today. The resources are astounding, from your own call center to a personal assistant to an app developer…all handled online.

2013 should be your break out year for success and prosperity. I know it’s time to see goals achieved and dreams realized. Are you ready? Media 4 Women is ready and making big plans. But, as we plan our goals for the new year, we also continue our mission to help others as entrepreneurs. Teaching, training and providing tools and resources to help those who want to be their own boss and control their own financial destiny are the motivations behind our services. From websites to social media to online marketing, the Internet is the future of most every type of business. Love it or hate it…we cannot escape it.

I’m kicking off the new year with a new seminar on Saturday, January 26th. The details are at www.Media4Women.com/seminars. The most important thing I have learned in working online is to not quit, keep at it and the rewards will come.

Here are my top 5 tips for online and social media success:

1. Think about and plan what you want to communicate; what you do; your mission; your services; etc
2. Engage and communicate authentically. Be real. Be honest. Be genuine.
3. Select your social media sites and use them consistently. Build relationships and develop trust with your audience by staying in touch with quality information on the same sites.
4. Promote others’ businesses, organizations, events, etc. Be selfless and willing to network without being competitive. The returns in the long run are greater.
5. Use the Internet and social media for good. Be positive in your communication and establish a solid quality reputation. Negativity and criticism should be avoided in online and social media postings. Choose your words wisely.

Make it a great year in 2013! Let us know if we can help. www.Media4Women.com

The Cell Phone: A Standard of Way of Life

 

While sitting in the cell phone lot at the Phoenix Airport, I was amazed by how far technology has come. Cell phones have impacted our world to a point of having whole parking lots designated to their owners. Right there on the overhead sign, there was the announcement stating “Cell Phone Lot.”

The frustration of the Airport attendants trying to shoe away those of us from waiting at the curb for our friends or loved ones to exit the terminal now has a solution.

We followed the signs to enter a parking lot estimating 75 parking spaces all facing an extra large electronic billboard flashing flight arrival statuses. It was amazing; this billboard was as large as you would see in a football stadium. Each person (sitting in their car) would look up periodically to check the status of their particular flight waiting for the status to change from Enroute to Ready for PickUp.

I was thinking that the Phoenix Airport didn’t really need to call the parking lot a cell phone lot but a waiting lot because of the status announcements. Just then, my cell phone rang from an unknown number. I answered the phone to hear my friend say that she had arrived but lost her cell phone in the departing airport. She had to borrow a cell phone to call me.  Wow, I was absolutely wrong! The cell phone connection was far more accurate and timely than the billboard.  The person to person connection is far better than the electronic announcement.

The billboard was just an added benefit for the person waiting in the car because the person arriving does not realize there is a sign announcing the arrival and the billboard was still reading “Enroute” while my friend was waiting at the curb for me to pick her up.

Cell phones are now a way of life and the Cell Phone Lot is now a way of life. Cell phones are not going away and if anything we are now upgrading to Smart phones as 250 million apps have been created for them to complement our lives. We even have an app to read daily devotions.  That is, if you don’t lose it!

If we can help you move forward in this new era of technology, please visit us at www.Media4Women.com. We are here to help.

 

BTW, it took some time to find her at the curb. Why? She had no cell phone!

Can you really make money online?

On an average day, I receive about 20 emails from companies and people trying to sell me something. You probably receive similar types of emails. Most of us either hit delete or the message goes straight to our Spam or Junk folder. It can be quite annoying. However, I also understand and  appreciate those who are using the Internet for e-commerce opportunities. Personally, I believe there is a “right” way to communicate and promote your business online. It is a very delicate balance between advertising with taste and consistency versus blatant, obnoxious ads that pop up everywhere. We have learned to tune most of them out, which hurts legitimate businesses who are also trying to get our attention.

Can a business really make money online? Can a person actually stay at home and  make extra income using their computer? If we are tuning out the ads or ignoring the promotions, how does this really work for those who want to start something new and fresh? Or, who are trying to promote their existing business online. My answer is “yes”. There are tremendous opportunities for anyone at any level of knowledge to actually make some extra money using the Internet and a computer. As I said, I believe there is a “right” way to conduct business online, a way that is honest, ethical and transparent. In my opinion, there are no get-rich-quick schemes that work. I wish there were, but I have yet to find them. But, an online business that is well planned and with some persistence can be a very successful venture.

I started down a path a little over 2 years ago, somewhat anonymously, learning tools of online marketing. I can honestly say that it works, with the right training and methods. It has become a passion of mine to help women learn how to start their own business or at the least, learn how to use the Internet in a positive way. I have been writing and teaching about this for awhile and the more I learn, the more I want to share. It is exciting and fun…why not enjoy learning new things, especially when you can see the results financially.

I am teaching a new seminar, the first one I have ever done on the tools to make money online. It is not just starting a business; it is about how to earn some extra income. Plus, the seminar includes a lot of online marketing tools and tips. You can register HERE if interested. I see so many people who are struggling and need encouragement. Knowledge is power and I pray everyday for God to show me, teach me and lead me to learn more about how to use the Internet for good and for His purposes. Don’t every give up…keep going. Bobbye Brooks

Bobbye & Tonilee New Internet TV Program

Announcing New Live Streaming TV Show

We are excited to announce our new video TV program called Real Issues-Real Answers with Bobbye & Tonilee on a live-streaming platform. A new high-tech, high quality video company, WaZillo Media, is launching a major opportunity for any business, persons, whomever wants to develop their own hour-long program. We met the owners of this company a few months ago and have been big supporters since we heard their plans. What they have created is amazing. They have recently completed three  state of the art studios, including HD cameras, engineers and set up. We have been practicing the past couple of weeks and will be ready to launch our new show on Wednesday, November 2nd at 11am PST.

The actual show runs for 1 hour and is “live” streaming online. You can watch it at http://www.wazillomedia.com/show/real-issues-real-answers/16 All of the shows will be archived and can be viewed at the website 24/7. Very cool system. Video streaming is a powerful tool and the owners of WaZillo Media are truly developing a revolutionary service. The price is more than reasonable and at this point, we cannot even imagine the vastness of how far this new venture will expand and grow online. Tonilee and I are super excited to be a part of this cutting edge opportunity.

Our program will be a 1 hour “live” show with guests, videos, interviews, and ongoing compelling discussions on today’s most relevant topics. In the past, we have addressed topics like Depression, Debt, Divorce and Death (the “Deadly D’s”) and Anxiety, Anger, Abuse and Addition (the “Awful A’s”). We will be looking for Real Answers from our special guests and those who can provide applicable solutions to Real Issues, not just the “right” answers but the real ones. We are going to host a FREE series starting in January and a One Day Conference in February.

This program will be a great opportunity for sponsors and businesses, organizations and experts who can share their real answers. If interested in being interviewed or have an idea for a show topic, please email us at info@media4women.com. More updates to come. Thanks to everyone for all of the support. Bobbye Brooks

Media 4 Women Weekend Retreat “Moving On”

We know how busy everyone is, as we ourselves seem to never have enough hours in the day.  There are times when we need to make time for ourselves. We decided to host our second annual women’s retreat in Costa Mesa, CA at the Ayres Hotel. We launched this type of professional, educational, fun retreat last year to see if the women would really enjoy it. To be honest, we did not plan on having it this year. Why? Because we are all just “too busy”. But, several of last year’s attendees asked us to have another one. “Let’s do it again!” I believe that if we are going to “do it”, then let’s do it bigger and better than last time.

This year, October 28-30, we have three amazing speakers lined up for the weekend, along with some major teaching and training that TL and I want to share with you. We decided to only charge our costs (what it cost us), which means the entire weekend is only $199, including 2 nights in fluffy Queen beds and 4 meals prepared by an Executive Chef. We believe that these are times of need for women to come together and actually meet each other, get to know each other and help each other. This event is designed to be more intimate in nature, with about 50-60 attending. We are preparing for a life-changing 2012. It is time to “Move On” and get going, stop looking back at what we used to be or used to have. We need to prepare for change and actually make it happen.

I have much more to say and share but for now, consider this a personal invitation to join us for a special weekend. You will be blessed more than you can imagine. Space is limited, so save your spot for $50. If you have any questions, just call us at 888-727-7206 or email info@media4women.com. Registration is at http://getawayretreat.eventbrite.com We sincerely hope to see you there. Bobbye

Media 4 Women Launches Learning Panda Online Toy Store

Seattle Stands Out!

Today, we are in Seattle working with a client who owns a gas station, car wash, lube center and convenient store. It is a One-Stop Shopping experience and they really do have a great business.  My first impression of Seattle was, “Look at all the Starbucks.”  Then, I was reminded that Starbucks started here. Next, I was amazed on how web savvy these people are. Downtown, there is a clothing store with their web address printed on their overhead banner. So instead of seeing “Pala Pala Women’s Clothing,” the overhead front door banner read “www.PalaPalaSeattle.com.” Even a parking structure had a flashing sign that said, “Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.” The world as we know it has changed because of social media. With so much stimuli, how do you stand out in the midst of the noise?

Media 4 Women Discuss Video Marketing on San Diego Living

YouTube: Broadcast Your Campaign
Whether you’re an AdAge 100 advertiser or a local retailer, everyone can run their ad campaign on YouTube and tap into the world’s largest online video community. YouTube users around the world are watching 3B videos a day, and uploading more than 35 hours of video per minute, With over 500M+ streams per day in the US alone. On average, each YouTube user watches 69 videos month.

While these are very large numbers, they also represent a very large opportunity for advertisers to connect with their target customers in an immersive environment, and drive the desired response. 94 of top 100 advertisers in US have found success on YouTube. This trend is not limited to YouTube.com alone. With over 99 major online video websites in our network, large scale advertisers can finally use online video as a medium with critical mass for their campaigns.

Advertisers connect with YouTube users in 3 major ways:
1. When users are watching a video
2. When users are searching for video
3. Through custom marketing programs

At Media 4 Women, we are very familiar with the power of video marketing. For more information on how Media 4 Women can help you, call 800-992-0369 for a free consult.

The article above is located at http://www.google.com/adwords/watchthisspace/solutions/youtube/

Five NO-NO’s On Your Website

Article posted by The Costco Connection, June 2011

by Bobbye Brooks & Tonilee Adamson