#ChSocM Tweetchat: May 1, 2012

#ChSocM Tweetchat

May 1, 2012

#ChSocM Tweetchat (5/1/12)

(05/01/2012)

  

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9:00	chsocm:  And it's 9:00, which means it's chat time! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:00 chsocm

9:00	rev_david:  RT @chsocm: And it's 9:00, which means it's chat time! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:00 rev_david

9:00	MeredithGould:  @Denise205 Hold it up to the screen. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:00 MeredithGould

9:01	chsocm:  Hey, it’s still Easter! Happy Easter! Welcome to our weekly church social media (#chsocm) chat. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:01 chsocm

9:02	Denise205:  @MeredithGould http://www.flickr.com/photos/jpaxonreyes/5442938096/ #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:02 Denise205

9:02	chsocm:  Warm welcome to those joining for the first time. If this is your first tweetchat ever, fear not the pace. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:02 chsocm

9:02	MeredithGould:  @rev_david Tweetdeck did that, not I! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:02 MeredithGould

9:03	chsocm:  If you’re returning, welcome. Consider participating if you usually lurk. As ever, we start with prayer. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:03 chsocm

9:03	expatminister:  Anyone else notice how easily one can associate #chsocm with 'church sarcasm'? Coincidence? I think not. [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:03 expatminister

9:03	NickiinNY:  RT @chsocm: Hey, it’s still Easter! Happy Easter! Welcome to our weekly church social media (#chsocm) chat. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:03 NickiinNY

9:03	rev_david:  RT @expatminister: Anyone else notice how easily one can associate #chsocm with 'church sarcasm'? Coincidence? I think not. // LOL! [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:03 rev_david

9:03	chsocm:  Gracious God, as we come together in faith and with continued Easter joy, grant us the grace to be fully engaged in serving you. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:03 chsocm

9:04	chsocm:  We give thanks for every opportunity to build community & reveal your abiding presence. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:04 chsocm

9:04	chsocm:  May the Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s conversation & guide us to use social media wisely & well. Amen. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:04 chsocm

9:04	chsocm:  And, please God, if it be your will, get the moderator's cat OFF her desk. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:04 chsocm

9:05	rev_david:  RT @chsocm: And, please God, if it be your will, get the moderators cat OFF her desk. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:05 rev_david

9:06	saj_nachfolge:  RT @rev_david: RT @expatminister: Anyone else notice how easily one can associate #chsocm with 'church sarcasm'? Coincidence? I think no ... [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:06 saj_nachfolge

9:06	chsocm:  Everyone here? Next up: self-introductions. Go! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:06 chsocm

9:06	colinscameron:  Amen. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:06 colinscameron

9:06	mwehrman:  One of my favorite hours of the week! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:06 mwehrman

9:07	chsocm:  Let everyone know your denomination so we can flaunt the ecumenical fabulousness of this chat community. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:07 chsocm

9:07	rev_david:  <- David, #ELCA rural pastor. Pot-stirrer. Betrothed. Occasional teacher of social media stuff #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:07 rev_david

9:07	NickiinNY:  I'm Nicki from Upstate NY. I help with my parish's web site. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:07 NickiinNY

9:08	edkay77:  Made it in time! I'm Ed, serving in the bishop's office of @elcademdsynod. Hoping my cold doesn't knock me out before the end! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:08 edkay77

9:08	chsocm:  Here comes the fine print: #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:08 chsocm

9:08	chsocm:  We’ll assume tweets during this chat are yours & do not represent your church or organization #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:08 chsocm

9:08	chsocm:  Kindly remember we’re here to share with & support one another. Use DM or email to pitch products/services. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:08 chsocm

9:08	Denise205:  < work on Web content for Catholic publisher in Chicago #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:08 Denise205

9:08	alanrud:  @chsocm ABC-USA, pastor, Albany NY #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:08 alanrud

9:08	tim_hutchings:  *yawn* evening, all. I'm a sleepy Anglican researcher in the UK, working late on a paper. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:08 tim_hutchings

9:09	Rev_Kurt:  Kurt - Episcopal Rector - First time with you! From the metropolis of Monroe, CT #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:09 Rev_Kurt

9:09	colinscameron:  I'm Colin: pastor at Holy Cross, Burlington Ontario CANADA (ELCIC) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:09 colinscameron

9:09	rev_david:  Combining family time, playing Uno as I watch the stream. #chsocm Hello friends! [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:09 rev_david

9:09	singingcarolyn:  Hi all! Carolyn here from Trinity in Tariffville, CT. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:09 singingcarolyn

9:09	chsocm:  Moderating this chat @meredithgould, sociologist, author, digital strategist & communications consultant. Heading West on 2 weeks. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:09 chsocm

9:09	ECCSonline:  @Rev_Kurt Welcome, Kurt. Let's hear it for the Anglicans!! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:09 ECCSonline

9:10	AnjWiley:  Hello #chsocm friends. Looking forward to chatting about facebook ads. [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:10 AnjWiley

9:10	rev_david:  @Rev_Kurt Welcome! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:10 rev_david

9:10	Denise205:  @Rev_Kurt Welcome to #chsocm! [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:10 Denise205

9:10	mwehrman:  Lay minister for education at my congregation. Here to learn how to get social media going at my church. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:10 mwehrman

9:10	ohxjulie:  Yikes, almost didn't make it! Julie, AiM, Admissions @GettSem! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:10 ohxjulie

9:10	paulsteinbrueck:  My how time flies when you're working through the evening. Missed the start of #GetRealChat and #ChSocM. Jumping in mid stream. [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:10 paulsteinbrueck

9:11	11oclockscholar:  Episc seminarian soon to be deacon, splitting attention between the chat and the last paper of my MDiv career #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:11 11oclockscholar

9:11	ohxjulie:  Oops, should have said "AiM in the @ELCA." That's what happens when you're rushing! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:11 ohxjulie

9:11	Denise205:  @ECCSonline Good to see you here again! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:11 Denise205

9:11	LuckyCharm333:  Web & SM admin for All Saints' Episcopal in Tacoma, WA. Looking forward to meeting Meredith! Flaky connection tonite, sorry... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:11 LuckyCharm333

9:11	bizcommunicator:  No worries, just starting...RT @paulsteinbrueck: Missed the start of #getrealchat and #ChSocM. Jumping in mid stream. #getrealchat [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:11 bizcommunicator

9:11	ohxjulie:  @11oclockscholar Read this as "Epic seminarian," so that's how I'll think of you now :] #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:11 ohxjulie

9:12	tim_hutchings:  Dividing attention between late-night writing and #chsocm. Looking forward to the conversation, everyone. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:12 tim_hutchings

9:12	ECCSonline:  @mwehrman Be sure to follow new Tweeps from this chat; continue your conversation after to address specific questions. Welcome! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:12 ECCSonline

9:12	chsocm:  Wild self-intros...what a great group. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:12 chsocm

9:13	edkay77:  RT @ohxjulie @11oclockscholar Read this as "Epic seminarian," so that's how I'll think of you now :] // Me too! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:13 edkay77

9:13	colinscameron:  @mirgray Keep trying ... we'll get some of them here eventually #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:13 colinscameron

9:13	MegEThomas:  Tech Coordinator for interdenom church in Buckeye, AZ, bribing kids with lollipops tonight to avoid last weeks #multitaskingfail #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:13 MegEThomas

9:13	ECCSonline:  @mirgray Social media is a 'fad', isn't it? LOL We empathize with having to 'drag' others into the fray. Keep your chin up! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:13 ECCSonline

9:13	Rev_Kurt:  @MeredithGould Thank you! Love twitter! Appreciate your tweets! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:13 Rev_Kurt

9:13	chsocm:  Tonight we’re going to chat about advertising, inspired in part by a convo I lurked at/with/on/through last week. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:13 chsocm

9:14	singingcarolyn:  So many Connecticans! (Nutmeggers, I mean...) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:14 singingcarolyn

9:14	ECCSonline:  has been absent for past 4-5 weeks. My, how this has grown and broadened in such a short time! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:14 ECCSonline

9:14	chsocm:  Get ready for topic 1... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:14 chsocm

9:14	rev_david:  RT @chsocm: Tonight we’re going to chat about advertising, inspired in part by a convo I lurked at/with/on/through last week. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:14 rev_david

9:15	mirgray:  @colinscameron Oh, I had good conversation with Bishop Mike & Pastor Joel at the conference meeting about twitter on Sat. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:15 mirgray

9:15	chsocm:  Topic 1: What has been your experience with print/billboard/broadcast advertising for your church? What worked? What didn’t? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:15 chsocm

9:15	MeredithGould:  RT T1: What has been your experience with print/billboard/broadcast advertising for your church? What worked? What didn’t? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:15 MeredithGould

9:16	rev_david:  RT @chsocm: Topic 1: What has been your experience with print/billboard/broadcast advertising for your church? What worked? Didn’t? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:16 rev_david

9:16	ECCSonline:  Join us for a lively chat about church & social media. RT @chsocm: Get ready for topic 1... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:16 ECCSonline

9:16	colinscameron:  @mirgray Good! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:16 colinscameron

9:16	paulsteinbrueck:  RT @chsocm: Topic 1: What has been your experience w print/billboard/broadcast advertising for ur church? What worked? What didn’t? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:16 paulsteinbrueck

9:16	mirgray:  @ECCSonline Yes. I was trying to remember how on earth I first connected with this chat. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:16 mirgray

9:16	ECCSonline:  RT @chsocm: Topic 1: What has been your experience with print/billboard/broadcast advertising for your church? What worked? Didn’t? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:16 ECCSonline

9:16	LuckyCharm333:  T1 Unsure. We sometimes take out ads in the paper, but I'm not looped in on that bit & don't really have any stats. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:16 LuckyCharm333

9:17	mirgray:  @chsocm Local newspaper print ad did not work. but we only use it for E and C. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:17 mirgray

9:17	revolution115:  Hello #chsocm all y'all! Vineyard pastor-type, social media guy, mostly lurking tonite in between parenting drama ;) [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:17 revolution115

9:17	colinscameron:  Our print advertising is limited to "tombstone" ads in the local paper. It doesn't do a thing for us but #wehavealwaysdonethat #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:17 colinscameron

9:18	mwehrman:  we keep trying to send in pictures and review of events to the local paper but it doesn't always go. Not consistent. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:18 mwehrman

9:18	MegEThomas:  T1: We are the only game in town in our neck of the woods so we have your standard street sign adverts but that's it #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:18 MegEThomas

9:18	chsocm:  @alanrud Not sure I'd classify signage as advertising but I guess it is, if we think billboard. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:18 chsocm

9:18	rev_david:  We advertise print locally -- more about supporting local community than effectiveness #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:18 rev_david

9:18	LuckyCharm333:  @mirgray What is E and C? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:18 LuckyCharm333

9:18	11oclockscholar:  T1 Episcopal churches in the deanery do joint "all welcome" type ads for Christmas & Easter & seem pleased - don't know stats #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:18 11oclockscholar

9:18	Rev_Kurt:  The cost was prohibitive for us. Looked for cheap, free ways to put our info. out there in articles, etc. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:18 Rev_Kurt

9:18	singingcarolyn:  No billboards (other than "The Epis. Church Welcomes You!"), no broadcast, we do local papers, but they are expensive & unread. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:18 singingcarolyn

9:19	ECCSonline:  Our local mega-church, Willow Creek, does not advertise. All word of mouth, personal invites. 30% growth. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:19 ECCSonline

9:19	colinscameron:  Had a friend who did creative ads in the local sports section--good return for $ but $ ran out quick #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:19 colinscameron

9:19	mirgray:  @chsocm We also have a street sign I pray no one is reading. (It's two stories up near a very busy intersection.) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:19 mirgray

9:19	edkay77:  Depends on context - my previous call was in a more urban, blue-collar setting - print ads in local papers worked better than SM #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:19 edkay77

9:19	MeredithGould:  RT @mirgray: @chsocm We also have a street sign I pray no one is reading. (It's two stories up near a very busy intersection.) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:19 MeredithGould

9:19	chsocm:  Topic 1a: What % of your church communications budget is spent on traditional advertising? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:19 chsocm

9:19	mirgray:  @LuckyCharm333 Easter and Christmas. We don't find it valuable enough to pay for a weekly ad. We have rarely done special event ads #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:19 mirgray

9:19	rev_david:  RT @LuckyCharm333: @mirgray What is E and C? // Easter & Christmas #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:19 rev_david

9:19	tim_hutchings:  @chsocm Churches in the UK run a "Back to Church Sunday", encouraging people who've left church to try again. Works pretty well. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:19 tim_hutchings

9:20	chsocm:  @tim_hutchings Is that coordinated among all the churches? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:20 chsocm

9:20	rev_david:  RT @chsocm: Topic 1a: What % of your church communications budget is spent on traditional advertising? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:20 rev_david

9:20	alanrud:  @chsocm signage is advertising. Its a mini-billboard :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:20 alanrud

9:20	ECCSonline:  "Episcopal Church Welcomes You" street signs are our best 'advertising'. No specifics, but ppl say they work. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:20 ECCSonline

9:20	edkay77:  (cont) the neighborhood around us wasn't very wired (2 yrs ago) - probably much different now! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:20 edkay77

9:20	rev_david:  T1a - about 1%, maybe a little less. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:20 rev_david

9:20	Rev_Kurt:  @rev_david Thanks! Peace to you! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:20 Rev_Kurt

9:20	ECCSonline:  E & C ROTFL #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:20 ECCSonline

9:21	MegEThomas:  T1a: Church communications budget? What's that??? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:21 MegEThomas

9:21	mirgray:  @colinscameron Another non-church group I am part of uses Google ads. It has been good but you have to pick right key words. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:21 mirgray

9:21	daveag:  RT @pastorbecca: My #chsocm Tuesday night chat friends are tweeting as are my #umc #gc2012 friends. #worldscollide [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:21 daveag

9:21	chsocm:  Topic 1b: How do you know the ads worked? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:21 chsocm

9:21	ECCSonline:  @mirgray Retention is why they did famous Reveal study. Our Episcopal churches are doing same study, modified for us. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:21 ECCSonline

9:21	paulsteinbrueck:  @chsocm We have 70k cars pass by our church every day. IMO, signage is a huge opportunity for us. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:21 paulsteinbrueck

9:21	colinscameron:  T1a: Budget=Undefined ... can't get a percent of Zero #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:21 colinscameron

9:22	MicheleLKoch:  Late coming in. Hello everyone. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:22 MicheleLKoch

9:22	mirgray:  What got me back to church was bus signs by another denomination. "It's okay to wear casual clothes to church. Jesus did" #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:22 mirgray

9:22	singingcarolyn:  We've had some good results from the local Patch online newspaper. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:22 singingcarolyn

9:22	11oclockscholar:  T1b: Define "worked" - does it have to mean attendance went up? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:22 11oclockscholar

9:22	colinscameron:  T1b: In five years we've had ONE person who said they came because of our pet blessing ad-came once and not again #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:22 colinscameron

9:22	mirgray:  @chsocm It was cheeky, cheerful and reassuring ad without a lot of stress on one type of church or another. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:22 mirgray

9:22	chsocm:  Topic 1c: Who creates your ad/signage copy? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:22 chsocm

9:23	Rev_Kurt:  @paulsteinbrueck Indeed! We have a banner on the side of the church because of all the cars that drive by... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:23 Rev_Kurt

9:23	ECCSonline:  @MicheleLKoch You're early on Episcopalian time. LOL Welcome! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:23 ECCSonline

9:23	mwehrman:  @paulsteinbrueck how often to you change the sign content? or is it electronic? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:23 mwehrman

9:23	paulsteinbrueck:  @chsocm Realizing how out of the loop I am on our church's budget & metrics. :( #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:23 paulsteinbrueck

9:23	Denise205:  @11oclockscholar No, we're open to other measures of success. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:23 Denise205

9:23	rev_david:  RT @chsocm: Topic 1c: Who creates your ad/signage copy? // Isn't Pastor supposed to do everything #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:23 rev_david

9:23	colinscameron:  T1c: Me--unfortunately. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:23 colinscameron

9:23	chsocm:  @alanrud Hold that thought, we're getting to FB #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:23 chsocm

9:23	MicheleLKoch:  T1. Less than 1% but things are looking up #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:23 MicheleLKoch

9:24	ohxjulie:  @chsocm T1c: At the seminary, we're blessed to have a VERY talented designer. Don't know what I'll do in a congregation without! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:24 ohxjulie

9:24	LuckyCharm333:  Same here, AFAIK--> RT @alanrud: 80% of new comers find our church through Google, Facebook, etc... #chsocm #sm #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:24 LuckyCharm333

9:24	mirgray:  @chsocm 1B: For Easter ad one year, the fine print said we offered a chocolate bunny if you mentioned seeing ad. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:24 mirgray

9:24	MegEThomas:  Wow! RT @alanrud: 80% of newcomers find our church through Google, Facebook, etc... #chsocm #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:24 MegEThomas

9:24	ECCSonline:  Ouch! RT @colinscameron: T1b: In 5 yrs ONE person said they came b/c of our pet blessing ad-came once and not again #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:24 ECCSonline

9:25	mirgray:  @chsocm 1C: We are blessed with some members who do PR type work in real life and offered their help. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:25 mirgray

9:25	MeredithGould:  T1 I always classified church ads as "image advertising" somewhat necessary for community presence but don't drive traffic. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:25 MeredithGould

9:25	revjeffreyt20:  @chsocm Our sign is changed by Evangelism Committee - sometimes events, sometimes sayings about who we are. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:25 revjeffreyt20

9:25	fathertorey:  @alanrud Hang on ... Where'd that fact come from? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:25 fathertorey

9:26	MicheleLKoch:  T1c. Me. Also editing most others work as well. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:26 MicheleLKoch

9:26	ohxjulie:  T1c: Would be a great way to help congregants who have a background in design see how their gifts serve the church. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:26 ohxjulie

9:26	LuckyCharm333:  Did it work?--> RT @mirgray: For Easter ad one year, the fine print said we offered a chocolate bunny if you mentioned seeing ad. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:26 LuckyCharm333

9:26	tim_hutchings:  @chsocm - Back to Church Sunday is a national Church of England campaign, so local churches can easily jump on board. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:26 tim_hutchings

9:26	mirgray:  @ohxjulie Why is this something we do at parish level? The #UCC had national campaign with common material a few years back. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:26 mirgray

9:26	MeredithGould:  RT @tim_hutchings: Back to Church Sunday is a national Church of England campaign, so local churches can easily jump on board. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:26 MeredithGould

9:26	paulsteinbrueck:  @mwehrman I believe it is granite, so it hasn't been changed in the 14+ years I've been there. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:26 paulsteinbrueck

9:27	mirgray:  @MeredithGould I think they are very slightly better if you aren't in the church section. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:27 mirgray

9:27	chsocm:  Ready to segue into our conversation about FB? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:27 chsocm

9:27	expatminister:  #chsocm belated intro: Josh Hale, Texas Methodist pastor. Keeping an ear out for kids at bedtime & an extra eye on #gc2012 stream. [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:27 expatminister

9:27	ECCSonline:  Welcome @StLawr60048 Social media newbie, Twitter rock star! Episcopal church from Libertyville, Illinois. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:27 ECCSonline

9:27	ohxjulie:  @mirgray Excellent question... #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:27 ohxjulie

9:27	paulsteinbrueck:  @mwehrman We do put up extra signage ahead of big events & holidays, though. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:27 paulsteinbrueck

9:27	mwehrman:  RT @paulsteinbrueck: @mwehrman I believe it is granite, so it hasnt been changed in the 14+ years Ive been there. // nice! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:27 mwehrman

9:28	Rev_Kurt:  Let's talk FB! I have seen our local Baptist Church run an ad! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:28 Rev_Kurt

9:28	MicheleLKoch:  Anxious to see how UMC's Change the World campaign will bring any new faces in. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:28 MicheleLKoch

9:28	Denise205:  @StLawr60048 Be sure to add #chsocm to your tweets so people can find you as part of our conversation [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:28 Denise205

9:28	chsocm:  Topic 2: What has been your experience with Facebook ads? Try it? What worked? What didn’t? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:28 chsocm

9:28	KnowTea:  @MeredithGould Interview on local midday news: good response. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:28 KnowTea

9:29	ECCSonline:  So, agree! They stand out better RT @mirgray: @MeredithGould I think the ads are slightly better if NOT in the church section. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:29 ECCSonline

9:29	MeredithGould:  @KnowTea Right -- an interview is PR, not the same thing as paid advertising. Folks don't "get" this sometimes! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:29 MeredithGould

9:29	MeredithGould:  RT @chsocm: Topic 2: What has been your experience with Facebook ads? Try it? What worked? What didn’t? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:29 MeredithGould

9:29	Denise205:  T2: Personally, I ignore FB ads, and I don't think I'm alone in that. What can be done to make an ad worth noticing? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:29 Denise205

9:29	colinscameron:  T2: Haven't tried it. Want to but not sure how pricing works. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:29 colinscameron

9:30	LuckyCharm333:  T2 I used it to advertise our bazaar last year. We had a good turnout, but nobody tracked the stats. (I did it on the sly, own $) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:30 LuckyCharm333

9:30	MeredithGould:  @Denise205 Does ignore mean you don't even look or does it mean you glance and reject? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:30 MeredithGould

9:30	singingcarolyn:  We've also been using yard signs all around town for our music series (Lessons & Carols & Evensong). Not sure about roi. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:30 singingcarolyn

9:30	alanrud:  @chsocm I've gone through the process to discover cost but never pulled the trigger. Good target marketing tool. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:30 alanrud

9:31	MicheleLKoch:  Same here RT @colinscameron: T2: Havent tried it. Want to but not sure how pricing works. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:31 MicheleLKoch

9:31	KnowTea:  @MeredithGould 7 yrs at former church. Wkly ad in "religion" section: bupkes. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:31 KnowTea

9:31	mirgray:  @chsocm T2: My informal training in design makes me wonder if all FB ads don't fall into blindspot. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:31 mirgray

9:31	chsocm:  @LuckyCharm333 Tell us more about what you did. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:31 chsocm

9:31	MegEThomas:  T2: More concerned re: irrelevant/inappropriate ads that appear on church FB page. How to control or is this user-based? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:31 MegEThomas

9:31	edkay77:  RT @Denise205: T2: Personally, I ignore FB ads, and I dont think Im alone in that. What can be done to make an ad worth noticing? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:31 edkay77

9:31	mirgray:  @chsocm May need to broaden the question. Has people here used *any* services they've seen advertised on FB? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:31 mirgray

9:31	colinscameron:  @LuckyCharm333 That's part of why I haven't done it ... don't want to use own $ and don't know if anyone else cares #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:31 colinscameron

9:31	paulsteinbrueck:  @chsocm T2: 2+ years ago we spent $500 on FB ads 4 Christmas program & 144 tix were reserved from it. See http://occ.tc/erpKOT #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:31 paulsteinbrueck

9:31	Denise205:  @MeredithGould Combination. I seldom look at that part of page. But I suppose I've looked and rejected too #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:31 Denise205

9:32	singingcarolyn:  Have not seen nor used church Facebook ads. Anyone? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:32 singingcarolyn

9:32	LuckyCharm333:  T2 Just created a little blurb w/link to FB event, targeted audience precisely, and let it run till $ ran out. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:32 LuckyCharm333

9:32	ohxjulie:  @MegEThomas User-based. Ads can be generated by what you have in your profile or what you search for (even on other engines). #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:32 ohxjulie

9:33	chsocm:  Topic 2a: How familiar are you with how FB ads get created? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:33 chsocm

9:33	ECCSonline:  Nice! Gets ppl involved. At least the neighbors know! RT @singingcarolyn: We use yard signs around town for music series. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:33 ECCSonline

9:33	Denise205:  RT @mirgray: @chsocm May need to broaden the question. Have people here used *any* services they've seen advertised on FB? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:33 Denise205

9:33	11oclockscholar:  T2: No church exp but have used FB ads to reach out to univ studnts Got many views, but asked kids why they came, no one said FB ad #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:33 11oclockscholar

9:33	LuckyCharm333:  T2 FB ads you pay for by the click. You can see how many times it's been displayed & how many clicks. You can discontinue any time. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:33 LuckyCharm333

9:33	singingcarolyn:  @MegEThomas My understanding is that those ads are user-specific. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:33 singingcarolyn

9:34	Denise205:  @paulsteinbrueck That sounds like a good use--a very specific event to promote there. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:34 Denise205

9:35	MeredithGould:  T2 Jumping out of mod mode to note that any advertising takes time with ongoing recognizable messages/images to work. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:35 MeredithGould

9:35	MegEThomas:  Thanx for the info RT @paulsteinbrueck: 2 years ago we spent $500 on FB ads 4 Christmas & 144 tix reserved http://occ.tc/erpKOT #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:35 MegEThomas

9:35	mirgray:  @chsocm I think I know how the FB ads work but I'm not convinced if reaches the target audience we'd be aiming at. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:35 mirgray

9:35	chsocm:  RT @paulsteinbrueck: @chsocm T2: 2+ years ago we spent $500 on FB ads 4 Christmas program & 144 tix reserved: http://occ.tc/erpKOT #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:35 chsocm

9:35	colinscameron:  I've followed links for other churches that have had fb ads but haven't gone to them (because I want to keep my pay cheque) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:35 colinscameron

9:35	singingcarolyn:  Wow! MT @paulsteinbrueck: @chsocm T2: 2+ years ago we spent $500 on FB ads 4 Christmas program & 144 tix were reserved from it. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:35 singingcarolyn

9:36	edkay77:  @mirgray Who is that audience? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:36 edkay77

9:36	Denise205:  @MeredithGould Good point. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:36 Denise205

9:36	tim_hutchings:  @MeredithGould - so might it not be better to start by working out a message, and then find the right media to advertise it? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:36 tim_hutchings

9:36	chsocm:  Topic 2a: If you've used FB ads, what would you advise someone getting started? Shoutout to @Paulsteinbrueck! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:36 chsocm

9:36	colinscameron:  @mirgray wouldn't the "reach" depend on how you set the criteria for the ad to display? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:36 colinscameron

9:36	mirgray:  @edkay77 Current mission outreach priorities are young families (kids under 10) and seniors. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:36 mirgray

9:37	rev_david:  MT @tim_hutchings: @MeredithGould start by working out a message, and then find the right media to advertise it? #chsocm // ding ding ding [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:37 rev_david

9:37	skenow:  @chsocm T2 - Segmenting is great, but the primary reason for people to be on FB is not to find ads. Google has motivated searchers #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:37 skenow

9:37	mirgray:  @colinscameron I mean I am not sure the "target" audiences are heavy FB users. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:37 mirgray

9:38	colinscameron:  @mirgray lots of under 10 year olds on facebook (pretending to be 13) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:38 colinscameron

9:38	mirgray:  RT @skenow: Segmenting is great, but the primary reason for people to be on FB is not to find ads. Google has motivated searchers #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:38 mirgray

9:38	singingcarolyn:  We've actually had a pretty good response to using the free Facebook event feature. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:38 singingcarolyn

9:38	LuckyCharm333:  Amen--> RT @skenow: @chsocm ... primary reason for people to be on FB is not to find ads. Google has motivated searchers #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:38 LuckyCharm333

9:38	chsocm:  RT @singingcarolyn: We've actually had a pretty good response to using the free Facebook event feature//Tellus more. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:38 chsocm

9:38	ECCSonline:  @tim_hutchings Message 1st! Most church display ads have no message. Ppl want to know who you are, not just what. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:38 ECCSonline

9:39	MegEThomas:  Will have to try this-->@singingcarolyn: Weve actually had a pretty good response to using the free Facebook event feature. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:39 MegEThomas

9:39	paulsteinbrueck:  @chsocm T2a: Be sure to geo-target to ur location. Other than that just do it. Experiment, track results, tweak. Its not expensive. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:39 paulsteinbrueck

9:39	mirgray:  @colinscameron Yes, we should run a campaign aimed at kids based on how much influence they have on family decisions. Thinking... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:39 mirgray

9:39	Rev_Kurt:  @singingcarolyn Say more! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:39 Rev_Kurt

9:39	MegEThomas:  Would you consider your church's own FB page its own form of advertising? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:39 MegEThomas

9:40	chsocm:  Ok, let's back up a bit: for those who aren't trained in advertising, what are the basics of creating an ad or campaign? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:40 chsocm

9:40	paulsteinbrueck:  @chsocm BTW, I also recommend churches experiment w Google AdWords. Usually there's little competition for keywords & inexpensive. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:40 paulsteinbrueck

9:40	ECCSonline:  OK, we recant our last tweet. Strategy definitely 1st, messaging a close 2nd. Thanks @MeredithGould @tim_hutchings #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:40 ECCSonline

9:40	LuckyCharm333:  RT @paulsteinbrueck: @chsocm T2a ... just do it. Experiment, track results, tweak. Its not expensive. //Set aside maybe $25 to start #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:40 LuckyCharm333

9:40	chsocm:  RT @paulsteinbrueck: Also recommend churches experiment w Google AdWords. Usually little competition for keywords & inexpensive. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:40 chsocm

9:41	tim_hutchings:  @MeredithGould @ECCSonline if you start by asking "how can we use newspapers?", then you end up with useless weekly ads... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:41 tim_hutchings

9:41	colinscameron:  @mirgray I think if the kids actually want to come to church, many parents would have a hard time not bringing them #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:41 colinscameron

9:41	singingcarolyn:  Very easy to create events on FBpage, @tag them all over, and ask people to do the same, great reminders, and also good for seo #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:41 singingcarolyn

9:41	11oclockscholar:  @singingcarolyn FB Events just reach your own page "likers," yes? Of course, sometimes that is your target audience #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:41 11oclockscholar

9:41	RevEverett:  <-- UCC pastor leading MA Council of Churches. Good evening, #chsocm team. Sorry to be late to the party, but happy to be back. [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:41 RevEverett

9:41	MeredithGould:  @tim_hutchings @ECCSonline I say fuggedaboud newspapers #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:41 MeredithGould

9:42	mirgray:  @MeredithGould Fair enough. But they do for both PRo and advertising in real life. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:42 mirgray

9:42	Denise205:  RT @paulsteinbrueck: BTW, I recommend churches experiment w Google AdWords. Usually little competition for keywords & inexpensive. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:42 Denise205

9:43	paulsteinbrueck:  @11oclockscholar @singingcarolyn Be sure to encourage ur members to share ur FB events so their friends see it too. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:43 paulsteinbrueck

9:43	mirgray:  @colinscameron That was not my experience as a teen. But in theory, yes. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:43 mirgray

9:43	ohxjulie:  I've seen churches advertising on their local Patch outlets -- like an online community newspaper. Effective? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:43 ohxjulie

9:43	MeredithGould:  @mirgray Newpapers are good for PR -- placed stories. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:43 MeredithGould

9:43	rev_david:  @MeredithGould @tim_hutchings @ECCSonline small town, newspaper advertising is a way to show support for the local community/economy #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:43 rev_david

9:43	skenow:  MT @paulsteinbrueck: BTW, I also recommend experimenting w Google AdWords. Usually little competition for keywords & inexpensive. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:43 skenow

9:43	chsocm:  RT @ohxjulie: I've seen churches advertising on their local Patch outlets -- like an online community newspaper. Effective? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:43 chsocm

9:44	ECCSonline:  Lots of local internet news sites cropping up (e.g. Patch). We find they're eager for stories. Not sure who reads 'em. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:44 ECCSonline

9:44	MicheleLKoch:  Yes. RT @singingcarolyn Be sure to encourage ur members to share ur FB events so their friends see it too. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:44 MicheleLKoch

9:44	singingcarolyn:  Yes, FB events go to own likers, but can use @ tag to post events on other pages your page has liked. @11oclockscholar #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:44 singingcarolyn

9:44	RevEverett:  #chsocm also, Eventbrite is a great (free) registration system that allows FB & tweet when you reserve a ticket. [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:44 RevEverett

9:44	mirgray:  @MeredithGould Yes. But often our "news" might be "still worshipping". #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:44 mirgray

9:44	youravgpastor:  RT @RevEverett: #chsocm also, Eventbrite is a great (free) registration system that allows FB & tweet when you reserve a ticket. [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:44 youravgpastor

9:44	KnowTea:  @MeredithGould @mirgray YES! And a well-written release often gets run verbatim: less work for them. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:44 KnowTea

9:44	chsocm:  Great conversation, folks. Thanks for sharing all these thoughts and insights. Clearly, we're in a new world when it comes to ads #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:44 chsocm

9:44	LuckyCharm333:  @paulsteinbrueck I've given up asking ppl to share w/FB friends. Most in my church fear FB. :-( #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:44 LuckyCharm333

9:45	ohxjulie:  @ECCSonline The one in my hometown has an incredibly active facebook and commenting base -- not sure about other places #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:45 ohxjulie

9:45	rev_david:  RT @singingcarolyn: I loathe that I just used the word "likers." And in public. sigh #chsocm // Preserved for eternity on the interwebs [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:45 rev_david

9:45	MeredithGould:  @KnowTea Operative words: well-written #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:45 MeredithGould

9:46	LuckyCharm333:  @singingcarolyn FB events go to own likers but can use @ tag to post events on other pages your page has liked. //Tell us more, pls? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:46 LuckyCharm333

9:46	mirgray:  @LuckyCharm333 Maybe. We did have 5 new people/families attend. But we had leftover chocolate. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:46 mirgray

9:46	revjeffreyt20:  @ohxjulie I just was asked to put my blog on the local Patch - so we will see what that does. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:46 revjeffreyt20

9:46	youravgpastor:  @LuckyCharm333 I don't let the low % be a deterrent. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:46 youravgpastor

9:46	KnowTea:  @MeredithGould I can flat write a press release! I give myself all the best lines. :-) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:46 KnowTea

9:46	paulsteinbrueck:  @LuckyCharm333 Try asking (face to face) big FB users in ur church to join your social media team. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:46 paulsteinbrueck

9:46	singingcarolyn:  Sadly, hard to argue... // RT @MeredithGould: @tim_hutchings @ECCSonline I say fuggedaboud newspapers #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:46 singingcarolyn

9:47	chsocm:  Want to stay on this topic or move onto something completely different & hopefully a bit fun? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:47 chsocm

9:47	youravgpastor:  @chsocm As Prince says, Let's Go Crazy. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:47 youravgpastor

9:47	tim_hutchings:  @rev_david @MeredithGould @ECCSonline - offer a column or invite a reporter to events - lots of better options. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:47 tim_hutchings

9:48	rev_david:  woo-hoo // RT @youravgpastor: @chsocm As Prince says, Lets Go Crazy. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:48 rev_david

9:48	MicheleLKoch:  Bring it! RT @chsocm: Want to stay on this topic or move onto something completely different & hopefully a bit fun? #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:48 MicheleLKoch

9:48	RevEverett:  @revjeffreyt20 @ohxjulie I've developed good relation with local Patch ed. I try to be good about thanking publicly and retweet #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:48 RevEverett

9:48	chsocm:  Ok, this idea actually comes from a back channel convo @reckshow, who seems to be missing tonight . . . #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:48 chsocm

9:48	chsocm:  Topic 3: Social Media Gripe of the Week. What do you prayerfully wish people would do/stop doing on social media. Go! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:48 chsocm

9:49	paulsteinbrueck:  @youravgpastor Busting out the 80s references. Yeah! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:49 paulsteinbrueck

9:49	ohxjulie:  @chsocm SPONSORED ADS ON TWITTER. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:49 ohxjulie

9:49	LuckyCharm333:  @youravgpastor I don't get discouraged just quit harping since so many cringe @ the thought. Will be starting comp classes soon tho. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:49 LuckyCharm333

9:49	chsocm:  We will assume spammers and trolls are on your list. What else? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:49 chsocm

9:49	paulsteinbrueck:  RT @chsocm: Topic 3: Social Media Gripe of the Week. What do you prayerfully wish people would do/stop doing on social media. Go! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:49 paulsteinbrueck

9:49	Rev_Kurt:  T3: Play those obnoxious games and try to get you involved. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:49 Rev_Kurt

9:49	ohxjulie:  And that was a "stop doing," for the record... #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:49 ohxjulie

9:49	revjeffreyt20:  @ECCSonline I suppose like having parishioners share fb events, we could ask them to share what is in Patch #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:49 revjeffreyt20

9:49	ECCSonline:  If Face2Face relationships (evangelism) still reign, shouldn't #1 social media goal be to begin new ones? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:49 ECCSonline

9:49	MegEThomas:  T3: Can't stand those manipulative "If you love Jesus, re-post" messages #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:49 MegEThomas

9:50	ohxjulie:  @RevEverett They are VERY tuned into what's happening in the community. Can be great connectors. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:50 ohxjulie

9:50	LuckyCharm333:  Rev_Kurt T3: Play those obnoxious games and try to get you involved. // Amen! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:50 LuckyCharm333

9:50	mirgray:  @chsocm T3: Confusing broadcasting with engagement. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:50 mirgray

9:50	MicheleLKoch:  T3 self promotion only. Ugh stop it. (wristband snap). #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:50 MicheleLKoch

9:50	singingcarolyn:  @LuckyCharm333 Working on FB as your church page, write a post on another page you've liked. Type @ then start the event name... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:50 singingcarolyn

9:50	11oclockscholar:  T3: Stop posting dumb pictures of animals with supposedly funny captions #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:50 11oclockscholar

9:50	rev_david:  T3 - the auto-DM when I follow someone. Especially if it has links to a blog / book. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:50 rev_david

9:51	ECCSonline:  T3: Spamming from voluptuous Eastern European women. Really?? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:51 ECCSonline

9:51	mwehrman:  RT @youravgpastor: T3 I may be beating a dead horse, but congregational #chsocm feeds that are all announcements. // spam is bad! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:51 mwehrman

9:51	youravgpastor:  RT @rev_david: T3 - the auto-DM when I follow someone. Especially if it has links to a blog / book. #chsocm annoyances. [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:51 youravgpastor

9:51	RevEverett:  Not quite #sm gripe, but Imprecise use of "Reply All." "Ok, Got it" does not require reply all. Should require major penance. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:51 RevEverett

9:51	singingcarolyn:  @LuckyCharm333 Then FB autocompletes with event tag. Voila! Event is now posted on their page. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:51 singingcarolyn

9:51	LuckyCharm333:  @youravgpastor T3 I hope Ms. Gould will cover this @ workshop. I've been slapped for posting non-churchy stuff. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:51 LuckyCharm333

9:52	Denise205:  @chsocm Fun! Fun! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:52 Denise205

9:52	MeredithGould:  T3 Hashtag abuse: piling on hashtags that bear no rational relationship to the tweet content #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:52 MeredithGould

9:52	rev_david:  Good Lord, I could spend all night on T3 !! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:52 rev_david

9:52	revjeffreyt20:  @RevEverett Thanks for the tip! Patch was one of the first to "like" us when we started a fb page. They continue to be good to us. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:52 revjeffreyt20

9:52	chsocm:  @rev_david Just give us your top trinity #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:52 chsocm

9:52	Denise205:  RT @chsocm: Topic 3: Social Media Gripe of the Week. What do you prayerfully wish people would do/stop doing on social media. Go! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:52 Denise205

9:53	LuckyCharm333:  @singingcarolyn How did you figure that out? I still don't understand, sorry. :-( #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:53 LuckyCharm333

9:53	mwehrman:  RT @MeredithGould: T3 Hashtag abuse: piling on hashtags that bear no rational relationship to the tweet content // #veryhardtoread #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:53 mwehrman

9:53	RevEverett:  @youravgpastor or are just used as an auto-dump from constant contact #chsocm requires some actual engagement or your just a church bot. [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:53 RevEverett

9:53	paulsteinbrueck:  @chsocm T3: This is a much bigger topic but my gripe is that most ppl r spread too thin. Not fully engaged w any1 or any cause. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:53 paulsteinbrueck

9:53	alanrud:  @chsocm stop posting too much disclosure of personal or mundane info. Vague sympathy posts are the worst. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:53 alanrud

9:53	Denise205:  Posting pictures of their kids that the offspring will regret seeing when older #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:53 Denise205

9:54	MeredithGould:  T3 For the record: I LOVE and will continue to post tweets about lunch. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:54 MeredithGould

9:54	rev_david:  T3 - #hashtagging #everything #in #a #tweet. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:54 rev_david

9:54	MeredithGould:  @rev_david #shut #up #! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:54 MeredithGould

9:54	Denise205:  And I meant that as a STOP #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:54 Denise205

9:55	ECCSonline:  Great point from @paulsteinbrueck Spreading too thin vs working harder to form deeper relationships on social media. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:55 ECCSonline

9:55	rev_david:  T3 Why is this still an issue ... TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:55 rev_david

9:55	tim_hutchings:  @chsocm T3: most annoying habit: assuming everyone must use social media the way you use social media. different is not wrong. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:55 tim_hutchings

9:55	Rev_Kurt:  RT @rev_david: T3 - #hashtagging #everything #in #a #tweet. // Yes! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:55 Rev_Kurt

9:55	chsocm:  Coming up on the hour, parting thoughts (along with gripes)? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:55 chsocm

9:55	MicheleLKoch:  #whatstheproblem RT @rev_david: T3 - #hashtagging #everything #in #a #tweet. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:55 MicheleLKoch

9:55	mirgray:  T3: People who share only joys or only grievances but never both. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:55 mirgray

9:55	MeredithGould:  @rev_david NO. I. #WON'T #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:55 MeredithGould

9:56	youravgpastor:  @rev_david Hashtag abuse makes me think of Chris Farley and his "in a van down by the river" character. Finger quote abuse. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:56 youravgpastor

9:56	mwehrman:  RT @tim_hutchings: T3: assuming everyone must use social media the way you use social media. different is not wrong. // agree! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:56 mwehrman

9:57	KnowTea:  Using 95% of your tweets to plug your book. Makes me never want to read it. & I'll unfollow you. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:57 KnowTea

9:57	rev_david:  Ahh ... #chsocm venting. I feel better. [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:57 rev_david

9:57	rev_david:  RT @KnowTea: Using 95% of your tweets to plug your book. Makes me never want to read it. & I'll unfollow you. #chsocm // Amen. [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:57 rev_david

9:57	RevEverett:  @ECCSonline We've got Patch photog coming for Blessing of the Bicycles next week! #chsocm unique events help [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:57 RevEverett

9:57	LuckyCharm333:  T3 Current gripe: flaky connection. *sigh* Glad to have been here, tho! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:57 LuckyCharm333

9:57	singingcarolyn:  #CLEARLY THIS IS A #FULLNIGHTS #TOPIC ALL TO #ITSELF. Retweet if you love Jesus. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:57 singingcarolyn

9:57	rev_david:  @youravgpastor I love that! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:57 rev_david

9:57	MeredithGould:  T3 Broadcast content and no engagement whatsoever. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:57 MeredithGould

9:58	rev_david:  RT @singingcarolyn: #CLEARLY THIS IS A #FULLNIGHTS #TOPIC ALL TO #ITSELF. Retweet if you love Jesus. #chsocm // My eyes! My eyes! [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:58 rev_david

9:58	paulsteinbrueck:  @chsocm Parting thought: did anyone do anything related to Internet Evangelism Day at their church? #IEDay #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:58 paulsteinbrueck

9:58	rev_david:  RT @singingcarolyn: #CLEARLY THIS IS A #FULLNIGHTS #TOPIC ALL TO #ITSELF. Retweet if you love Jesus. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:58 rev_david

9:58	chsocm:  Guess what, prayerful gripers: coming up on the hour, we conclude with this prayer from Compline: #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:58 chsocm

9:58	RevEverett:  @rev_david @KnowTea I just unfollowed that individual. Not good #chsocm. Needs well rounded sense of who/what you care about (not just self) [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:58 RevEverett

9:58	skenow:  RT @paulsteinbrueck: @chsocm Parting thought: did anyone do anything related to Internet Evangelism Day at their church? #IEDay #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:58 skenow

9:59	youravgpastor:  I'm happy that I've had people come to worship @stjohnslakewood b/c of twitter last month. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:59 youravgpastor

9:59	chsocm:  Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night & give your angels charge over those who sleep. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:59 chsocm

9:59	youravgpastor:  Amen. @chsocm #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:59 youravgpastor

9:59	tim_hutchings:  @MeredithGould - but that can be brilliant, in the right context. some of the best uses of twitter aren't conversations. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:59 tim_hutchings

9:59	MegEThomas:  Love it! RT @singingcarolyn: #CLEARLY THIS IS A #FULLNIGHTS #TOPIC ALL TO #ITSELF. Retweet if you love Jesus. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:59 MegEThomas

9:59	mwehrman:  RT @chsocm: Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night & give your angels charge over those who sleep. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:59 mwehrman

10:00

chsocm:  The transcript of tonight’s chat will be posted on http://bit.ly/pTDoAb within a few hours. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 10:00 chsocm

10:00

tim_hutchings:  @paulsteinbrueck - I downloaded all the free ebooks, if that counts... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 10:00 tim_hutchings

10:00

LuckyCharm333:  Amen. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 10:00 LuckyCharm333

10:00

Rev_Kurt:  Amen. Thanks! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 10:00 Rev_Kurt

10:00

rev_david:  @RevEverett @KnowTea Unfortunately, there are a lot of folks who use social media in that way. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 10:00 rev_david

10:00

chsocm:  We're at the hour. The #chsocm tweetchat is formally over for this evening, but anyone is welcome to continue chatting. #PBWY (buy my book) [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 10:00 chsocm

10:01

colinscameron:  Amen #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 10:01 colinscameron

10:01

MicheleLKoch:  Amen. Thx for another great session. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday May 1, 2012 10:01 MicheleLKoch

 

 

The topics: 

T1: What has been your experience with print/billboard/broadcast advertising for your church? What worked? What didn’t? 

T1a: What % of your church communications budget is spent on traditional advertising? 

T1b: How do you know the ads worked? 

T1c: Who creates your ad/signage copy? 

T2: What has been your experience with Facebook ads? What worked? What didn’t? 

T2a: How familiar are you with how FB ads get created? 

Ok, let's back up a bit: for those who aren't trained in advertising, what are the basics of creating an ad or campaign? 

T3: Social Media Gripe of the Week. What do you prayerfully wish people would do/stop doing on social media. Go!

This week's chat moderated by Meredith Gould (@MeredithGould)