Business & Tech
Panel Urges Local Businesses to Engage With Social Media
More than two dozen people turned out for a spirited discussion on "Utilizing Social Media for Business" at an 8 a.m. panel at El Cerrito City Hall Tuesday.
The early hour and gray skies didn't seem to put a damper on the lively discussion at City Hall Tuesday on how local businesses can use social media and blogs.
The 8 a.m. "" panel drew more than two dozen business people who peppered the panelists with how-to questions on taking advantage of Facebook, Twitter and other social media.
A couple of audience members expressed skepticism about the value of investing time and money in such tools, while the four panel members—including three who run businesses offering internet-support services—argued that online engagement is not only valuable now but is becoming more so as time goes on.
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The panelists were:
- David Daniels: owner of T324
- Bill Davis: publisher of Internet Marketing Muscle
- Alex Gronke: Patch regional editor
- Karen Nierlich: principal, internet marketing consultant and copywriter, Almost Everything Communications
This event was sponsored by the City of El Cerrito, East Bay Business Alliance, El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce, El Cerrito Rotary Club and El Cerrito Patch.
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