Why Blog? Learn the hows and whys of blogging Oct. 9 and 20

DURHAM REGION, ON -- SEPT. 11, 2007: Every minute, 83 new blogs burst into life; every second, 17 new posts are entered. Will blogging gain importance over the next five years? - 89% of businesses say yes.

Businesses and organizations are scrambling to turn these powerful new media tools to their advantage, by using blogs and podcasts to raise their public profile, create and interact with online customer communities, market products and services, and motivate and attract employees. Communications expert Susan Scott of Full Circle Communications and web guru Sue Sutcliffe of aWEBthatWORKS have teamed up to present two seminars to help you get started with these new media tools.

You'll receive practical tips, strategies and resources in an Introduction to Blogging October 9 at Whitby Marina, then design and customize a blog of your own in a Hands-On Blogging Workshop October 20 at Durham College. Choice of times: 9:30-12:00 or 2:00-4:30. The introduction workshop is $75, the hands-on session is $125, with both for just $150. Group and early bird discounts are available. Register online at www.bloggingpodcasting.com or by phone toll-free at:1-800-579-9253. Sponsored by the Small Business, Big Ideas Radio Show and ShopAware.

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Susan Scott, ABC, owner of Full Circle Communications (www.fullcirclecommunications.ca), is an award-winning communications professional with 15 years experience. She creates clear, consistent messages so clients communicate with one voice person-to-person, in print or broadcast, and on the web.

Sue Sutcliffe is a recognized Internet pioneer and web-marketing guru. Her company, A Web That Works (www.AWEBthatWORKS.com), has been helping organizations market their products and services on the web since 1993. Her business offers a full line of website marketing services including website design, hosting and promotion. Sue is a leader in her industry, the business world and her community.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Susan Scott, ABC
Full Circle Communications
(905) 720-1647

Sue Sutcliffe
aWEBthatWORKS
(800) 579-9253