Email - staying or going away debate vs Social Media

I continue to find it interesting when I see various pundits, or more frequently those with a vested position supported by the claim, claiming email will be dead. Granted we are users and believers in email as a company, but we continue to work with more and more companies and organizations making sure email, social media. online efforts and offline are all integrated.  None is the silver bullet all by their self. Leveraging and planning strategic campaigns with all continue to prove the be the most successful.

I am curious as to what the readers think on this topic that email is going away and it is all about social media. Interesting story on statements made by Facebook COO, Sheryl Sandberg, at a Nielsen event. See comments in this article covering this mistaken position.

SkiGroup.net Selects Lyris Email Solution from Siewierski Consulting

SkiGroup.net, a Boulder, CO based ski and snowboard wholesale tour operator has just announced selecting the Lyris email solution from Siewierski Consulting as the foundation for their new email marketing efforts. SkiGroup.net has used Siewierski Consulting to develop and assist in the launch of their social media strategy.

The increasing importance of social media and email marketing are foundational for success in today's marketplace especially among savvy online users that dominate the ski marketplace. By leveraging a new web site with an integrated email and social media strategy SkiGroup,net will make it easier for their customers, clients and prospects to stay engaged and informed.

For more information on social media strategies integrated with web, offline and email marketing contact Siewierski Consulting at 303.554.0222 for a free evaluation.

Social Media Increases in Search Importance and Overall Web Strategy

With more and more companies using social media strategies to more effectively it is no surprise to see Google announce they are adding more significance to the weight of Facebook posts for corporate and business web sites. A recent article on this on web pro news highlights this recent shift.

At Siewierski Consulting we continue to help more and more companies plan and launch coordinated social media strategies. Recently I attended and participated in a panel in Chamonix France presented by PhocusWright at the International Travel Symposium. View the entire panel at at http://www.klewel.com/private/its10/its_2010_sample.html Use login - its and password xtPvf03z.

Another excellent resource and reading for any business team is the book Groundswell. It's a bestselling book based on analysis by Forrester Research filled with practical, data-based strategies for companies that want to harness the power of social technologies like blogs, social networks, and YouTube. We have found it to be very thought provoking and full of ideas for all companies to harness this new medium.

Ski TV Network Now live at Canon Mountain, Bear Valley and Mt Hood Meadows

Recently Ski TV Network announced three new resorts coming live with their own channels. Bear Valley Resort in California, Mt Hood Meadows in Oregon and now Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire have joined the growing network of resorts in the United States that belong to the Ski TV Network.

In addition to new resorts this season has seen the Ski TV Network add new content partners RSN and TGR movies. For more information on having your resort join this HDTV placed based cable tv network contact Siewierski Consulting at 303.554.6555.

Ski TV Network Launches Web Site

Ski TV Networked recently launched it's corporate web site as a first step to using the online medium as another element in their unique approach to resort partnerships. Now online at www.SkiTVNetwork.com resorts and consumers can get a sneak peak at the exciting and compelling content on this revolutionary and innovative HDTV network.


Now entering the third winter season Ski TV Network is now available at over 70 resorts nationwide and continues to grow their content partners. More andmore resort partners are now taking advantage of real time communication of snow conditions, grooing reports, weather impacts on operations and last minute specials. Call now to get more detail on how your resort can take advantage of the HDTV features and custom channel for your resort. Contact John Siewierski at 303.554.0222 for more information and details.