Monday Morning Quick Tip – Using Social Media For Your Horsebiz? It’s Awards Time!

The horse world is getting used to the idea of embracing technology and social media for marketing purposes. Every week I hear from someone new that’s just started their Facebook page, has launched their own Twitter account, or is considering starting a blog. It’s all good.

A few weeks ago at my equestrian expo presentation on social media, I had attendees who were new to social media and some that had gotten started but wanted to improve; one trio included a couple who were the business owners, plus their newly hired assistant who was going to develop their horsebiz social media. All of social media, and how best to use it to achieve your own unique goals, has a learning curve; one way to learn about best practices includes looking at who the ‘movers and shakers’ are when it comes to horsebiz social media, and the Equestrian Social Media Awards provides a perfect opportunity to do it!

Haven’t Gotten Enough WEG2010? Here’s More!

Earlier this week I recommended Marti McGinnis’ WegWag blog, as one of the multitude of different perspectives on what many are calling a ‘very successful’ first-ever-on-American-soil World Equestrian Games. One of my readers said she wanted more, so here are some additional online ‘voices’ to add to the overall mix.

Why more, why here? If you’re burned out on WEG, then take a pass. But, from a marketing point of view, I find it interesting to see what others experienced in Kentucky, how they’ve perceived the Games, and what they’re saying, and writing, about the event. That’s part of what makes up a ‘brand’ – the sum total of what others are saying, and thinking, about something.

A ‘brand’ is sorta like your reputation – it includes not just what YOU say you’re about, but also what OTHERS say about you. For WEG2010, I heard some grumbles while I was there, but I also heard plenty of stories that will be lifelong, happy memories for those that were fortunate enough to be a part of this historic event.

So here’s the ‘more’ – some sites where you’ll be able to read up on what happened, see images and video, and assess for yourself the ‘brand’ of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010.

The official site: Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010

Dressage Daily

Horses Daily

Horses In The South

YouTube – official promo video, and links to other WEG2010 videos

Have another WEG-related Web site or resource you want to share? Send it to me via email or a comment!