Staff Report / Alexandrialocal.org

The City of Alexandria is hosting a marketing workshop titled "Social Media and Digital Marketing for Small Businesses" on October 10th and 11th. The event will take place from 1 PM to 4 PM at Embers, located at 313 Desoto St.

The workshop will feature speakers Tobias Wilhelm, CEO of Captivate Minds Marketing, and Mia Huffman, Director of Social Media at Captivate Minds Marketing. Participants will learn how to effectively use social media platforms and digital marketing strategies to grow their brand, connect with customers, and drive sales.

Topics covered will include:

- Digital Marketing Basics

- Building and Managing Your Brand

- Effective Content and Social Strategy

- Email and Analytics Mastery

- Developing Your Marketing Plan

- Automating and Simplifying Your Marketing

Registration for the event is free, but space is limited. Interested individuals can register at bit.ly/coa-small-business-smm.

For more information, contact Stacey West of the City of Alexandria at (318) 449-5012 or via email at Stacey.West@CityofAlex.com.

Source: City of Alexandria, Louisiana - Government | Alexandria LA

Source Type: Gov

Source Location: Alexandria

Alexandria, LA

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