Tonight's chat: e-Newsletters in general
and getting them in sync with social media.
9:00 | Ready? Set? Let's get going! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:00 chsocm |
9:00 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:00 chsocm |
9:00 | @MeredithGould @revrevwine He made up for it by livestreaming #epicenterofmatrimony for us! All is forgiven! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:00 rev_david |
9:00 | @MeredithGould I'm not afraid of his detention requirements... I still owe him clips from his wedding vid... I'm golden ;-) #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:00 revrevwine |
9:00 | #chsocm Good evening! Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:00 slykingHot1077 |
9:01 | If this is your first tweetchat ever, please do not get discouraged by the pace! Friendly group here. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:01 chsocm |
9:01 | Hello #chsocm chatters! Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:01 Denise205 |
9:01 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:01 Stevefogg |
9:01 | A transcript will be available on our blog which, no pressure, you should subscribe to: bit.ly/pTDoAb #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:01 chsocm |
9:01 | @revrevwine hostage situation, eh? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:01 MeredithGould |
9:02 | Join me for church social media chat #ChSocM starting now - ow.ly/eaMqo Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:02 paulsteinbrueck |
9:02 | Howdy, folks! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:02 skenow |
9:02 | If you're new, please know that We always open this chat with prayer before moving on with self-introductions. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:02 chsocm |
9:03 | @MeredithGould i wouldn't put exactly like that but there are some similarities :-) #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:03 revrevwine |
9:03 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:03 Dtransformed1 |
9:03 | Let us pray: #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:03 chsocm |
9:03 | Almighty & merciful God, we rejoice in your abiding presence everywhere & your mercy at all times. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:03 chsocm |
9:03 | <--newbie. Do some pro bono work in Boston area for faith-based groups. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:03 JeanAnnSchulte |
9:04 | New to the chat? Try tweetchat.com to follow the hashtag & remember that we can't see your tweets if your account is locked #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:04 rev_david |
9:04 | We give thanks for this & every opportunity to share experience & inquiry anchored in faith. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:04 chsocm |
9:04 | We pray for those who struggle to communicate and those who are prevented from communicating... #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:04 chsocm |
9:04 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:04 rev_david |
9:05 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:05 rampracer |
9:05 | We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s conversation & guide us as we move forward in love & service. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:05 chsocm |
9:05 | And together we say: Amen! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:05 chsocm |
9:05 | @rev_david thanks! My 1 month sabbatical was great except that I missed the wedding of the century! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:05 bethalewis |
9:05 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:05 Denise205 |
9:05 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:05 MicheleLKoch |
9:05 | Amen and Alleluia. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:05 RevWeb |
9:06 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:06 Dtransformed1 |
9:06 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:06 paulsteinbrueck |
9:06 | Next up: self-introductions. In addition to church affiliation, tell everyone how you currently use social media. Go! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:06 chsocm |
9:06 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:06 Dtransformed1 |
9:06 | #chsocm How is everyone doing Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:06 slykingHot1077 |
9:06 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:06 Dtransformed1 |
9:06 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:06 rampracer |
9:06 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:06 Dtransformed1 |
9:06 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:06 Dtransformed1 |
9:07 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:07 MeredithGould |
9:07 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:07 rev_david |
9:07 | This is my first time on the weekly chat. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:07 azdiocese |
9:07 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:07 rev_david |
9:07 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:07 skenow |
9:07 | Wonderful to see and welcome newcomers to this chat and church social media in general. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:07 chsocm |
9:07 | @chsocm Danielle from Chicago. SM ambassador for @ProjectHood1, @IntensifyNow and Rooftop Pastor @CoreyBBrooks of @NBCofChicago #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:07 Dtransformed1 |
9:08 | @azdiocese relax and enjoy - glad to have you here! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:08 skenow |
9:08 | @azdiocese welcome #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:08 MetroMonk |
9:08 | Dan Webster. Episcopal priest. Baltimore. Bishop's staff. Using SM to spread Good News and build community. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:08 RevWeb |
9:08 | #chsocm I am privileged to be CEO for @Augsburgfortres @wearesparkhouse & @Fortresspress use social media to listen & talk w/ customers. Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:08 bethalewis |
9:08 | The fine print: We will assume tweets during this chat yours & do not represent your church or organization #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:08 chsocm |
9:08 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:08 slykingHot1077 |
9:08 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:08 paulsteinbrueck |
9:08 | <--Dir. of Communications, Upstate New York Synod, ELCA - using email marketing, Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:08 nealffischer |
9:08 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:08 rev_david |
9:08 | Kindly remember that we’re here to share with & support one another. Please use DM or email to pitch products/services #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:08 chsocm |
9:08 | Assoc Pastor, UM, DMin student, look forward to learning more about how to use social media #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:08 revscottstweets |
9:08 | Preparing 3 social media workshops for the @GulfCoastSynod for next month. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:08 rev_david |
9:09 | Blog at Wheelie catholic on issues of #faith and #disability #inclusion and #community Great to be here #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:09 rampracer |
9:09 | moderating this chat @MeredithGould, sociologist, author, keen on using social media to build community, founder of --> #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:09 chsocm |
9:09 | Episcopal priest in Montana. Delighted to see you all again! #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:09 theologybird |
9:09 | @nealffischer Great to see you, Neal! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:09 rev_david |
9:09 | @rev_david Awesome! Hope you'll find a way to post notes, slides or video online. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:09 paulsteinbrueck |
9:09 | Hello from Raleigh! Peace be with y'all! Wandering Episcopalian prolly about to jump start SM for @stlukesdurham #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:09 MetroMonk |
9:10 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:10 rev_david |
9:10 | WordPress website developer for churches... ELCA, Dallas, TX #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:10 revrevwine |
9:10 | Good to be with y'all again #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:10 MetroMonk |
9:10 | RT @paulsteinbrueck: @rev_david Awesome! Hope youll find a way to post notes, slides or video online. //ditto #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:10 skenow |
9:10 | @slykingHot1077 Great to have you with us! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:10 rev_david |
9:10 | @rev_david Thank you. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:10 nealffischer |
9:10 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:10 rev_david |
9:10 | Just getting caught up on the string, so here's my intro: i am the dir of media & comm for my org in Phx, AZ. We use FB & Twitter. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:10 azdiocese |
9:10 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:10 katholiekpuntnl |
9:11 | Also here tonight. In full on prep mode for the Advent season. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:11 OccupyAdvent |
9:11 | @theologybird Wow, been a while. Great to see you! #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:11 chsocm |
9:11 | <>< Recently dubbed a "life-long Lutheran" because I knew the 3 forms of communion. Also here for the hotdish. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:11 skenow |
9:11 | Work on Web content for Catholic publisher in Chicago. Blogs are social media too! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:11 Denise205 |
9:12 | Minister, Knoxville TN, dad of twin daughters #ChSoCm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:12 B_RockW |
9:12 | Thanks for all the warm welcomes! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:12 azdiocese |
9:12 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:12 rev_david |
9:12 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:12 rev_david |
9:12 | Tonight we’re chatting about e-newsletters, specifically the challenge of integrating them with social media. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:12 chsocm |
9:12 | @rampracer Thanks for the write-up on the adaptive kits today! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:12 Denise205 |
9:12 | Lee Ann, digital evangelist for Christ Episcopal Church, Dover DE #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:12 pinkpaddler |
9:12 | It is getting to this season. RT @OccupyAdvent: Also here tonight. In full on prep mode for the Advent season. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:12 mirgray |
9:13 | Author, @AmericanBaptist pastor, blogger, and using SM to connect ideas. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:13 alanrud |
9:13 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:13 rev_david |
9:13 | Hey #chsocm, good to be here again. I do stuff with @WorshipTimes and @pokayokedesign looking forward to tonight's chat Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:13 mgyura |
9:13 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:13 revrevwine |
9:13 | @pinkpaddler Wow wow...you're here, too. It's like Homecoming Week! #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:13 chsocm |
9:13 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:13 theologybird |
9:13 | This post provides a framework for tonight’s chat: churchsocmed.blogspot.com/2012/10/your-c… #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:13 chsocm |
9:13 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:13 theologybird |
9:13 | @OccupyAdvent Was wondering if this account would be active again this year. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:13 Denise205 |
9:13 | @theologybird depending on your synod and practice: open, closed, or close #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:13 skenow |
9:14 | Great to be back! #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:14 pinkpaddler |
9:14 | I'm Jonathan from the Philippines. Glad to be here. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:14 jelansangan |
9:14 | @rev_david Hello TN friend!! #ChSoCm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:14 B_RockW |
9:14 | @pinkpaddler Been a while! Great to see you! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:14 rev_david |
9:14 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:14 RevWeb |
9:14 | RT @chsocm: This post provides a framework for tonight’s chat: churchsocmed.blogspot.com/2012/10/your-c… #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:14 paulsteinbrueck |
9:14 | @Denise205 Yes, indeed! Just getting things ready! Excited for it! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:14 OccupyAdvent |
9:14 | @jelansangan welcome to the chat #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:14 rampracer |
9:14 | @revrevwine yep, there's some hot dishes you don't want the recipe for ;-) #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:14 skenow |
9:15 | First, let’s get some info about what folks are currently doing re: e-newsletters. Topic 1 coming up. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:15 chsocm |
9:15 | @rev_david thanks - looking for inspiration! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:15 pinkpaddler |
9:15 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:15 mirgray |
9:15 | T1 Do you currently send out e-newsletters? Print newsletters? Both? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:15 chsocm |
9:15 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:15 skenow |
9:15 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:15 theologybird |
9:15 | We send out a weekly e-newsletter and quarterly print magazine. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:15 azdiocese |
9:16 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:16 Denise205 |
9:16 | @chsocm @NBCofChicago we use CC to do eblast. Hopefully we will shortly be doing the "enewsletter" format. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:16 Dtransformed1 |
9:16 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:16 skenow |
9:16 | @ChrisHuriwai fyi chat has started RT @chsocm: T1 Do you currently send out e-newsletters? Print newsletters? Both? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:16 smith_shs |
9:16 | T1 weekly enewsletter only for my work church. Only print for my worship church. #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:16 MicheleLKoch |
9:16 | topic 1: HTML newsletters occasionally ( to kick off Adent, Lent, special events, etc. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:16 pinkpaddler |
9:16 | And while you're at it: T1a: How often does your e-newsletter go out? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:16 chsocm |
9:17 | T1 we do eblast (short messages or appeals targeted at specific campaigns) #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:17 Dtransformed1 |
9:17 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:17 paulsteinbrueck |
9:17 | We do both weekly. We recognise not everyone is digital #chsocm Digital does provide us with opportunities that print doesn't Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:17 Stevefogg |
9:17 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:17 katholiekpuntnl |
9:17 | Hello friends, sorry, I'm late to the chat! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:17 AnjWiley |
9:17 | We send out e-newsletter and print newsletter once a month. Wish just the former. Demo of church wont allow #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:17 revscottstweets |
9:17 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:17 jelansangan |
9:17 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:17 mlstarner |
9:17 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:17 Denise205 |
9:17 | @katholiekpuntnl You've anticipated topics to come! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:17 chsocm |
9:17 | @theologybird If you're not a current member, you need to speak with the pastor before communing. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:17 skenow |
9:18 | our weekly announcements are also posted on the website (assuming the webmaster gets time) #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:18 GordWaldie |
9:18 | T1 Monthly print newsletter. We did a weekly email for a while, but fell off. Just occasionally now. #ChSocM Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:18 rev_david |
9:18 | #chsocm We use both. Print very popular. It's a standard format without the hokey stuff. Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:18 alanrud |
9:18 | T1- constant contact for enews #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:18 MicheleLKoch |
9:18 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:18 mirgray |
9:18 | T1: our congregation doesn't lend itself well to reg newsletters. We do however utilize and leverage CC #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:18 Dtransformed1 |
9:18 | @katholiekpuntnl we use constant contact. How do you like mail chimp ? #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:18 theologybird |
9:18 | the church I attend sends a weekly email newsletter and a monthly printed newsletter #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:18 revrevwine |
9:18 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:18 katholiekpuntnl |
9:18 | @Dtransformed1 What's the difference between eblast and enews here? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:18 Denise205 |
9:18 | T1-we send two email blasts/month #ChSocM Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:18 ncoxdavidge |
9:18 | We also do twice weekly e-mails #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:18 pinkpaddler |
9:18 | @theologybird Hold that thought/question! We're going to explore platforms in a bit. #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:18 chsocm |
9:18 | We use CC for our weekly newsletter. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:18 azdiocese |
9:19 | and then the December newsletter we generally snail mail to those who are not regularly present to pick it up #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:19 GordWaldie |
9:19 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:19 bethalewis |
9:19 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:19 theologybird |
9:19 | @revrevwine I hold that one #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:19 katholiekpuntnl |
9:19 | @theologybird I use mail chimp for my business email list... I am a fan, but never used constant contact #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:19 revrevwine |
9:19 | We face the reality of demographics (older congregation) and locations (rural cong). Many of our members are not online. At all. #ChSocM Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:19 rev_david |
9:19 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:19 theologybird |
9:19 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:19 Denise205 |
9:19 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:19 mirgray |
9:19 | @theologybird + forgiven. #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:19 chsocm |
9:20 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:20 theologybird |
9:20 | Topic 2...yes, we're moving quickly tonight... #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:20 chsocm |
9:20 | T2 How do you distribute content among communication tools? What goes into the e-newsletter? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:20 chsocm |
9:20 | I don't think Ethernet church I am currently at has ever sent out hard copy newsletters but we were quite fond of e-newsletters #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:20 ChrisHuriwai |
9:20 | @rev_david Those are the the same issues we face in AZ. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:20 azdiocese |
9:20 | Looking at our demographics at ECFVP, our audience skews older - and we are only online #ChSocM Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:20 ncoxdavidge |
9:20 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:20 MeredithGould |
9:21 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:21 skenow |
9:21 | @rev_david We are urban, older, just 40-50 members; online, but not particularly interactive. More email and web browsers. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:21 JeanAnnSchulte |
9:21 | T2 - specific appeals, campaigns, event announcements. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:21 Dtransformed1 |
9:21 | I don't think the church I am currently at has ever sent out hard copy newsletters but we were quite fond of e-newsletters #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:21 ChrisHuriwai |
9:22 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:22 mlstarner |
9:22 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:22 skenow |
9:22 | T1 We have, at the moment, a weekly and a monthly e newsletter, and a few specialized regular email lists. Nothing in print. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:22 GulfCoastSynod |
9:22 | T2: Follow up stories of recent events from parishes and upcoming events list. Also prayer list and our Bishop's weekly E-pistle. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:22 azdiocese |
9:22 | T2 almost all is regurgitating bulletin announcements. Ugh #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:22 MicheleLKoch |
9:22 | We prioritise the steps that are core to our mission and vision #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:22 Stevefogg |
9:22 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:22 mirgray |
9:22 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:22 ChrisHuriwai |
9:22 | @Denise205 #chsocm eblast tend to targeted shorter limited to 1 topic. KInd of a 21century telegram. Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:22 Dtransformed1 |
9:23 | RT @chsocm: Topic 2...yes, were moving quickly tonight...//@paulsteinbrueck will appreciate that! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:23 AnjWiley |
9:23 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:23 katholiekpuntnl |
9:23 | @Stevefogg Would you explain more about what that means in practical terms? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:23 chsocm |
9:23 | T2 - We generally have 3-5 stories per email (each about 3 paragraphs and a pic) Has to pertain in some way to the larger church. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:23 nealffischer |
9:23 | T2 Our diocese lists info under 5 yr plan headings: proclamation, evangelism, action, christian formation, education. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:23 RevWeb |
9:23 | T2 - We are reworking how the content is spread across our various emails. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:23 GulfCoastSynod |
9:23 | I should clarify - we put intros to the event follow up stories and point back to our website. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:23 azdiocese |
9:23 | #chsocm T2 love to include stories in eNews about ministries effectively using resources we publish. Any of you have any to share off-line? Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:23 bethalewis |
9:24 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:24 paulsteinbrueck |
9:24 | T2 Stories, videos and events that link back to website-T1 Constant Contact for work, Mail Chimp for fun #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:24 AnjWiley |
9:24 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:24 paulsteinbrueck |
9:24 | T2 Alpha, Baptism, Membership, Community, Serving, Mission #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:24 Stevefogg |
9:24 | T2 - Social media tries to pick up selections from each. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:24 GulfCoastSynod |
9:25 | @bethalewis yes, I do. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:25 rev_david |
9:25 | In our old e-newsletter we highlighted weekly happenings. Special services, baptisms, ordinations etc #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:25 ChrisHuriwai |
9:25 | Keep chatting but also: T2a What’s your biggest challenge re: creating content for your e-newsletter? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:25 chsocm |
9:25 | RT @Stevefogg: We prioritise the steps that are core to our mission and vision #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:25 Dtransformed1 |
9:26 | T2 (cont.) Also, included in our emails a various announcements from across the synod and churchwide. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:26 nealffischer |
9:26 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:26 Denise205 |
9:26 | #chsocm In working on presentation for ELCA Conf of Bishops on use of tech. Good ex is S Central Synod of WI eNews w/ minimal copy & links Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:26 bethalewis |
9:26 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:26 rev_david |
9:26 | No news letters, email or print. We Facebook all of our supporters once a month. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:26 jesseorndorff |
9:26 | T2 (cont.) Almost, every one contains something from @Augsburgfortres #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:26 nealffischer |
9:26 | Monthly has calendar and server list and then things cutesy and inspirational stories - kind of for our non- computer demographic. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:26 revjeffreyt20 |
9:26 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:26 skenow |
9:26 | T2a - Keeping t brief and relevant without just regurgitating the post service bulletin. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:26 ChrisHuriwai |
9:27 | @paulsteinbrueck Yep! Traffic drivers. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:27 Denise205 |
9:27 | RT @ChrisHuriwai: T2a - Keeping t brief and relevant without just regurgitating the post service bulletin. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:27 MeredithGould |
9:27 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:27 katholiekpuntnl |
9:27 | @bethalewis Beth, Could you forward me one of their enewsletters as an example? #ChSocM Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:27 rev_david |
9:27 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:27 mlstarner |
9:27 | T2: content driven by audience. who are you trying to reach and what might catch their eye and cause them to skim what you sent #ChSocM Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:27 ncoxdavidge |
9:27 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:27 mirgray |
9:28 | Twice weekly constant contact - 3 or 4 short blurbs that are reminders and upcoming calendar #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:28 revjeffreyt20 |
9:28 | @Denise205 Plus, you need all the info on the website anyway. & once it's there u can link to it in social media. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:28 paulsteinbrueck |
9:28 | T2a - It can be hard in a small org to produce multiple methods of communication. It can lean too much on one person. #ChSocM Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:28 rev_david |
9:28 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:28 Dtransformed1 |
9:28 | T2a, wondering if and when to change the format, is my big issue!! #ChSoCm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:28 B_RockW |
9:28 | @katholiekpuntnl But Mail Chimp is free; Constant Comment isn't. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:28 pinkpaddler |
9:28 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:28 Denise205 |
9:28 | T2a - trying to grab attention while competing with all the other email people get #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:28 revjeffreyt20 |
9:29 | RT @jonassink T2a getting people to send us content versus simply generating everything in house. We want stories from out churches! #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:29 theologybird |
9:29 | #chsocm T2a From my perspective as a consultant, I see churches needing to learn how to write for online reading/comprehension. Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:29 MeredithGould |
9:29 | T2a - It is essential to spread out the "work" of communication. Both content production & distribution. #ChSocM Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:29 rev_david |
9:29 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:29 skenow |
9:29 | T2a Open rates are our biggest challenge #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:29 Dtransformed1 |
9:29 | @pinkpaddler Never liked that tea anyway. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:29 RevWeb |
9:29 | @Dtransformed1 ? Open rates? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:29 chsocm |
9:29 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:29 SmilingKIJ |
9:29 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:29 Denise205 |
9:29 | @MeredithGould can you say more abt that difference? #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:29 theologybird |
9:30 | T2a- Communications is probably one of the most under resourced things the church does, this is reflected in its limited success #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:30 ChrisHuriwai |
9:30 | @SmilingKIJ Meaning writing for anything online/screen is different from writing for print. Diff editorial skills needed. #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:30 MeredithGould |
9:30 | T2A - Biggest challenge is promoting more writers while sticking to the right length. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:30 nealffischer |
9:30 | And hello to all, btw! Sorry to be late. #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:30 SmilingKIJ |
9:30 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:30 Denise205 |
9:30 | I think the hardest part of creating newsletter content is sharing info people care about. With a wide group age/sex/life it's hard #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:30 jesseorndorff |
9:31 | @MeredithGould and how does one acquire such skills? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:31 GordWaldie |
9:31 | @Dtransformed1 T2a: Perhaps you need a more compelling title/subject for the email. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:31 paulsteinbrueck |
9:31 | @azdiocese @pinkpaddler we do events and registration through CC. Will also make surveys easy ($$ again) #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:31 theologybird |
9:31 | @MeredithGould I so agree! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:31 revrevwine |
9:31 | @MeredithGould so true! brevity is so important! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:31 Stevefogg |
9:31 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:31 Dtransformed1 |
9:31 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:31 SmilingKIJ |
9:32 | @GordWaldie Learn from folks who specialize in writing online content. I also subscribe to e-newsletters from @Ragan communications #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:32 MeredithGould |
9:32 | @rev_david Great idea, as long as everyone is working together and communicating the same msg. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:32 azdiocese |
9:32 | Greetings all! I'm a newbie here from the Anglican Church in New Zealand, glad to be on board! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:32 ChrisHuriwai |
9:32 | @paulsteinbrueck I have been learn to construct appealing Subject Lines. So that is one the best suggestions I have received #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:32 Dtransformed1 |
9:32 | @rev_david I understand, which is why I encourage digital first. Transform all means of comm to digital 1st then use that for print #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:32 revrevwine |
9:32 | @SmilingKIJ Text too long & bulky, passive voice, not engaging/friendly...stuff like that! #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:32 MeredithGould |
9:32 | @rev_david Waiting for ribs off the grill. #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:32 SmilingKIJ |
9:32 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:32 ChrisHuriwai |
9:33 | My biggest pet peeve are E-newsletters that are too long. If I have to scroll too much, I am deleting. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:33 rev_david |
9:33 | RT @revrevwine: @rev_david I understand, which is why I encourage digital 1st. Transform all means of comm to digital 1st then print #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:33 Dtransformed1 |
9:33 | RT @paulsteinbrueck I have been learn to construct appealing Subject Lines. So that is one the best suggestions I have received #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:33 theologybird |
9:33 | I see a lot of people talking about brevity in enewsletters. We tend on the longer side. We have about a 50% open rate & 20% Clicks #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:33 nealffischer |
9:33 | @revrevwine @rev_david I'd go so far as to say digital has transformed what people will/can tolerate reading in print. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:33 MeredithGould |
9:33 | @Dtransformed1 IMO the title of a blog post or an email is the most important part. Spend 10-15 minutes just on that. Be creative! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:33 paulsteinbrueck |
9:33 | @MeredithGould another good resource for online writing is https:/copyblogger.com ... I've learned a lot from that blog #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:33 revrevwine |
9:33 | @MeredithGould Ok. Well, try to avoid those anyway, but now I will keep an extra eye out. Thx! #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:33 SmilingKIJ |
9:33 | @pinkpaddler Survey Monkey is only free to a point. To use is consistently, there's a $$. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:33 azdiocese |
9:33 | @Denise205 Links are OK, but they convey no meaningful content. I get 100s of emails/day, don't make me open a browser, too #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:33 skenow |
9:33 | Good advice! // MT @revrevwine: @rev_david I encourage digital 1st. Transform all comm to digital 1st then use that for print #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:33 rev_david |
9:33 | RT @rev_david: My biggest pet peeve are E-newsletters that are too long. If I have to scroll too much, I am deleting. / also concise #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:33 theologybird |
9:34 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:34 B_RockW |
9:34 | @SmilingKIJ You have an extra eye? Spooky! #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:34 MeredithGould |
9:34 | T? Print vs online? Readers to L to R online. Look at newspapers. Lead story is column on right. The reads differently on both. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:34 RevWeb |
9:34 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:34 rev_david |
9:34 | @azdiocese true 10 questions and 100 responses free - beyond that, $$ #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:34 pinkpaddler |
9:34 | MT @MeredithGould: @revrevwine @rev_david digital has transformed what people will/can tolerate reading in print. #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:34 SmilingKIJ |
9:34 | Interestingly enough, even with ACC15 coming to NZ soon, the communications have been average. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:34 ChrisHuriwai |
9:34 | RT @paulsteinbrueck: IMO the title of a blog post or email is the most important part. Spend 10-15 minutes Be creative! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:34 Dtransformed1 |
9:35 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:35 theologybird |
9:35 | @MeredithGould LOL. Hmmm. Case in point there. BAD editing! #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:35 SmilingKIJ |
9:35 | @Dtransformed1 Compelling content (better if solicited from others) and keep an eye on reports. Remove any e-mails that bounce lots. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:35 azdiocese |
9:35 | Our enews open rate is 50% and click rate high, but still working w staff to be open to my edits. #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:35 MicheleLKoch |
9:35 | @MeredithGould Ragan is a GREAT source of lots of info for communicators! Thx for mentioning it! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:35 azdiocese |
9:35 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:35 paulsteinbrueck |
9:35 | Agree digital first; cast wider net, more immediate #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:35 JeanAnnSchulte |
9:36 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:36 skenow |
9:36 | RT @MeredithGould: @SmilingKIJ Text too long & bulky, passive voice, not engaging/friendly...stuff like that! #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:36 theologybird |
9:36 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:36 Denise205 |
9:36 | Ready to talk about integration with social media? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:36 chsocm |
9:37 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:37 RevWeb |
9:37 | @paulsteinbrueck Are u suggesting to change sub line every time? My thought is to leave it the same so readers know to look for it. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:37 azdiocese |
9:37 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:37 paulsteinbrueck |
9:38 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:38 chsocm |
9:38 | RT @paulsteinbrueck: T2a: My suggestion is 2 just include a 1or 2 sentence teaser & then link to content on site.no regurgitation.:) #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:38 Dtransformed1 |
9:38 | We need to remember the purpose for the communication. That will determine a lot of what the content/format should be. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:38 Denise205 |
9:38 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:38 ChrisHuriwai |
9:38 | T3 How do you ensure your e-newsletter is coordinated/integrated with social media efforts? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:38 chsocm |
9:38 | @GordWaldie @MeredithGould @rev_david your right it may not be a good thing, but it is where society is heading... 1/2 #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:38 revrevwine |
9:38 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:38 Denise205 |
9:38 | @GordWaldie @MeredithGould @rev_david so as the church do we want to be leaders or followers? 2/2 #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:38 revrevwine |
9:38 | what %ag of folks in your area are on DSL vs Dial-up makes a difference in how different formats are received #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:38 GordWaldie |
9:38 | @azdiocese We started changing ours every time and our open rate jumped considerably. #ChSocM Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:38 mlstarner |
9:39 | RT @Denise205: We need to remember the purpose for the communication. That will determine a lot of what the content/format should be #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:39 theologybird |
9:39 | T2 My guidelines: timely news in the e-newsletter, info & education on the website, community building on #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:39 MeredithGould |
9:39 | @chsocm @paulsteinbrueck Very well. I guess a newsletter should encourage its readers to spread the news by Twitter, Facebook etc. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:39 katholiekpuntnl |
9:39 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:39 MeredithGould |
9:39 | T3 syndication through social share on CC #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:39 Dtransformed1 |
9:39 | @azdiocese Variety can help. The sender remains the consistent part. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:39 Denise205 |
9:39 | T3- Sadly, we don't...which is probably why we are having limited success...flooding people with the same info doesn't work. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:39 ChrisHuriwai |
9:39 | @GordWaldie @MeredithGould @rev_david you should know that I take a value neutral perspective to the comm changes in our society #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:39 revrevwine |
9:40 | T3 all links to Facebook! Twitter, website provided in e-newsletter. Facebook posts automatically update in Twitter. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:40 pinkpaddler |
9:40 | @azdiocese Yes, change the subject every time. Use something like "[org abrv] Pastor to juggle chainsaws this Sunday!" ;) #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:40 paulsteinbrueck |
9:40 | T3 At the very least, every communication tool should provide links to the others! I've seen e-newsletters that reference NOTHING. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:40 MeredithGould |
9:40 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:40 rev_david |
9:40 | @theologybird good approach and the newsletter can drive traffic to the website for the more in depth news #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:40 revrevwine |
9:40 | @katholiekpuntnl: @chsocm @paulsteinbrueck do you have the newsletter set up so that its easy to tweet/like ? #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:40 theologybird |
9:40 | @azdiocese Look at your inbox on your phone - if every subject is the same, why read the next email? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:40 skenow |
9:40 | T3: We have stories posted to website, linked in enews, and put lead story on FB & Twitter. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:40 azdiocese |
9:41 | T3 - Website is always home. Everything, to drive people to more information there. Use @hootsuite to schedule for FB,Twit,G+&In #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:41 nealffischer |
9:41 | T3 Would hope SM used to announce e-lttr is published, link to website. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:41 RevWeb |
9:41 | T3- I have a client that uses @bufferapp to schedule out topics of the newsletter throughout the week. I thought it was a cool idea. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:41 jesseorndorff |
9:41 | @mlstarner That's good to know. Thx for the tip! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:41 azdiocese |
9:41 | T3 - truth? Most of the time it is thrown together as I think about it, because I (pastor) am the whole communications team #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:41 rev_david |
9:41 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:41 Denise205 |
9:41 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:41 MeredithGould |
9:42 | @nealffischer I agree that website is "mother ship"! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:42 pinkpaddler |
9:42 | @theologybird 1 way to make the newsletter easy to tweet/share is to post it to ur blog if you have one. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:42 paulsteinbrueck |
9:42 | @Denise205 Thanks! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:42 azdiocese |
9:42 | We are getting better at coordinating our communications. Pulled together a great team to work on it. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:42 GulfCoastSynod |
9:42 | @rev_david I know that reality! #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:42 theologybird |
9:42 | T2: Redesigning website; team discussed reorienting exclusively to seekers; moving news and community building to e-newsletter & FB #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:42 JeanAnnSchulte |
9:42 | T3 we don't, but actually met with pastor today about starting. #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:42 MicheleLKoch |
9:42 | @jesseorndorff I am a big fan of buffeapp.com I use it to spread out my tweets about sm articles throughout the day #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:42 revrevwine |
9:42 | RT @MeredithGould: T2 My guidelines: timely news in the e-newsletter, info & education on the website, community building on #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:42 AnjWiley |
9:42 | RT @rev_david: T3 - truth? Most of the time it is thrown together as I think about it, because I (pastor) am the whole comm team #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:42 RevWeb |
9:42 | T3: The news comes from one source and is dispersed by different folks. So far it's working ok. #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:42 SmilingKIJ |
9:42 | @azdiocese Use a prefix as an identifier and then include a unique title each time. #likelychiminginlate #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:42 mirgray |
9:43 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:43 katholiekpuntnl |
9:43 | @paulsteinbrueck LOL! Ok, we'll try that one! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:43 azdiocese |
9:43 | Good advice!//"@nealffischer: T3 - Website is always home. Everything, to drive people to more information there. #chsocm" Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:43 bethalewis |
9:43 | +1 RT @GordWaldie: what %ag of folks in your area are on DSL vs Dial-up makes a difference in how different formats are received #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:43 mirgray |
9:43 | @GulfCoastSynod from an ELCA perspective I think you are the synod to watch at the moment... loved the recent hurricane Issac info #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:43 revrevwine |
9:43 | @AnjWiley @paulsteinbrueck if the email is just a teaser with links, still no info. Writing for the web is writing backwards #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:43 skenow |
9:43 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:43 paulsteinbrueck |
9:43 | @jensandmann I would wait. One thing at a time. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:43 rev_david |
9:43 | T3 Would this be a good time to mention that no one will read anything if it looks horrid & is boring to read?? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:43 MeredithGould |
9:44 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:44 paulsteinbrueck |
9:44 | RT @katholiekpuntnl: @chsocm @paulsteinbrueck Excellent. Now to teach everyone else to do likewise #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:44 theologybird |
9:44 | T3 Mini-rant: I cannot tell you (actually, I can) how many flat-out ugly e-newsletters I've seen. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:44 MeredithGould |
9:44 | RT @MeredithGould: T3 Would this be a good time to mention that no one will read anything if it looks horrid & is boring to read?? #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:44 SmilingKIJ |
9:44 | @revrevwine Thanks! Our disaster prep/relief team has really been out front. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:44 GulfCoastSynod |
9:44 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:44 azdiocese |
9:45 | Accoding to Nielsen research heavy social media users spend more time on reading e-letters bit.ly/WmMNX #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:45 katholiekpuntnl |
9:45 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:45 paulsteinbrueck |
9:45 | And now the topic everyone has been dipping into... #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:45 chsocm |
9:45 | t3- If your website is home. Just make sure you are sending me to an updated website. Nothing worse than forcing me to look old news #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:45 jesseorndorff |
9:45 | @nealffischer @hootsuite I use Hootsuite, it pushes out messages but it is hard for the "organic dialogue" of SM #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:45 Dtransformed1 |
9:45 | @MeredithGould someone should have told some book publishers that years ago #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:45 GordWaldie |
9:45 | @SmilingKIJ And grammar is important! And spelling! #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:45 SmilingKIJ |
9:45 | T4 What did/do you look for in an e-newsletter platform? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:45 chsocm |
9:45 | Social important to replanting church; huge turnover in town population. Need to beconnected in town social networks. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:45 JeanAnnSchulte |
9:45 | #chsocm ultimately you want traffic to your website and all other forms of social media. You want to create flow! Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:45 slykingHot1077 |
9:45 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:45 MeredithGould |
9:45 | @MeredithGould you should write up a post on dos and donts. I would share widely. Because so much help is needed #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:45 theologybird |
9:45 | BTW, here's my recent post on that topic... How to Design Your Website to be the Hub of Communications - occ.tc/RZuRva #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:45 paulsteinbrueck |
9:46 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:46 MeredithGould |
9:46 | @MeredithGould re: mini-rant this comes from "customizing" something that was usually a goofball template to begin with #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:46 nealffischer |
9:46 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:46 Dtransformed1 |
9:46 | Not to mention websites!// "@MeredithGould: T3 I cannot tell you (actually, I can) how many flat-out ugly e-newsletters I've seen. #chsocm" Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:46 bethalewis |
9:46 | @theologybird I cover a lot of this in my workshops/trainings. #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:46 MeredithGould |
9:46 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:46 mlstarner |
9:46 | T4: I like pictures. With captions, please. And well-written content. #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:46 SmilingKIJ |
9:46 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:46 theologybird |
9:46 | @paulsteinbrueck. T3 Agreed From the constellation of e-communication, site is a major hub and social media/e-letters are satellites #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:46 katholiekpuntnl |
9:46 | @GulfCoastSynod I say this a resident of Dallas who has family in NOLA... got the best info from you about the hurricane #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:46 revrevwine |
9:46 | @jensandmann at out church, Facebook is much more widely used. twitter just a trickle. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:46 pinkpaddler |
9:47 | @jensandmann Start with one channel (FB for you now) and see how it goes. You can spread yourself too thin. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:47 azdiocese |
9:47 | #chsocm T4 mobile-friendly templates (that goes for everything) Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:47 skwechter |
9:47 | RT @skwechter: #chsocm T4 mobile-friendly templates (that goes for everything) Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:47 MeredithGould |
9:47 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:47 mirgray |
9:47 | @MeredithGould I figured, but the odds of me convincing people around here to bring you out is low...#sad #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:47 theologybird |
9:47 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:47 azdiocese |
9:47 | T4. Ease of use and reporting. #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:47 MicheleLKoch |
9:47 | T4 - Simplicity! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:47 jesseorndorff |
9:47 | @azdiocese you can 'serialize' your emails for consistency. But, you can also create consistency other ways #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:47 skenow |
9:48 | @MeredithGould T4 Responsive design will do, clean, lean and mean #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:48 katholiekpuntnl |
9:48 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:48 rev_david |
9:48 | T4a Which e-newsletter platform do you use and why? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:48 chsocm |
9:48 | Simplicity. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:48 ChrisHuriwai |
9:48 | Re pics....how do you deal w/ photo releases/photo policy? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:48 jensandmann |
9:48 | T4 - was fortunate to start w/ @ConstantContact & have been mostly pleased w/ the constant upgrades-needs better support for chrome #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:48 nealffischer |
9:48 | @theologybird #Chsocm Mailchimp has free levels Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:48 skwechter |
9:48 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:48 Dtransformed1 |
9:49 | T4 I looked for free, but Mail Chimp is also incredibly easy to use #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:49 pinkpaddler |
9:49 | Who has great ideas about recruiting other content providers? @rev_david #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:49 theologybird |
9:49 | @bethalewis websites <scream> #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:49 MeredithGould |
9:49 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:49 ChrisHuriwai |
9:49 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:49 MeredithGould |
9:49 | #chsocm You need to master pryamid style of writing. Start with big stuff and narrow down. Make sure they get message if they leave early. Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:49 mirgray |
9:49 | @theologybird CC does a lot of underlining of full paragraphs instead of just intended link text. Not sure why... #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:49 Denise205 |
9:49 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:49 skenow |
9:49 | we're really frustrated with Constant Contact anyone else #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:49 gracerector |
9:50 | ...but I've seen it in multiple newsletters I receive, and it's annoying. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:50 Denise205 |
9:50 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:50 paulsteinbrueck |
9:50 | T4 Mailchimp. Free. Easy to use. Excellent integration with websites/social media, good filtering and segmentation options #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:50 katholiekpuntnl |
9:50 | @gracerector what's been your issue with constant contact? Just curious #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:50 slykingHot1077 |
9:50 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:50 revrevwine |
9:50 | Anyone have experience with myEmma or MadMimi? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:50 chsocm |
9:50 | @katholiekpuntnl I keep hearing that mailchimp is easier to intergrate across all social media platforms #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:50 slykingHot1077 |
9:51 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:51 Denise205 |
9:51 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:51 pinkpaddler |
9:51 | @gracerector only slow server issues, but otherwise I like CC. #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:51 MicheleLKoch |
9:51 | @rev_david #chsocm Wordpress websites/blog have hooks for immediate posts to FB, ConstantContact Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:51 skwechter |
9:51 | t4a - I have always used tinyletter.com now owned by MailChimp. But wasn't designed for marketers. Easy to hand a client. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:51 jesseorndorff |
9:51 | I'm curious as to how large is each organization's database? Does that impact your choice of enewsletter tool? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:51 Dtransformed1 |
9:51 | @jensandmann Echo my colleagues- get comfortable with FB first- set goals for 1 post per 2 days, follow other town organizations #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:51 RevEverett |
9:51 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:51 theologybird |
9:51 | @MeredithGould @theologybird Well, in my synod we have been working with the Mission Interpreters and the Dir. for Ev. Mission #ELCA #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:51 nealffischer |
9:52 | @slykingHot1077 And it is true. Is really easy to use a plugin on a Wordpress site. And Twitter: bit.ly/RyWTek #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:52 katholiekpuntnl |
9:52 | @katholiekpuntnl kool thanks for the info #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:52 slykingHot1077 |
9:53 | We use Constant Contact. It is included with our web hosting services. Not the best reason, but it is what it is! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:53 azdiocese |
9:53 | @pinkpaddler Great offline resources for email marketers, compliments of @MailChimp mailchimp.com/resources/ #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:53 skenow |
9:53 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:53 theologybird |
9:53 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:53 RevEverett |
9:53 | Anyone use IRIS aka Ministry Touch? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:53 Dtransformed1 |
9:53 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:53 revrevwine |
9:53 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:53 isimediaNL |
9:54 | @revrevwine @bethalewis And I'm here to help with horrid content & stupid strategy...as long as we're selling! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:54 MeredithGould |
9:54 | RT @Dtransformed1: Anyone use IRIS aka Ministry Touch? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:54 MeredithGould |
9:54 | @isimediaNL They're e-newsletter providers. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:54 chsocm |
9:54 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:54 SophiaKris |
9:54 | @theologybird If at parish level, talk to ministry leaders; if at higher level, work with parish leaders or comm person. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:54 azdiocese |
9:55 | @theologybird @MeredithGould re: great ideas. They get that it is about mission and doing the Lord's work. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:55 nealffischer |
9:55 | We're coming up on the hour, believe it or not. Good time to launch final thoughts (for now) before we close w/prayer. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:55 chsocm |
9:55 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:55 Stevefogg |
9:55 | I'm hearing I need to check out Mailchimp. #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:55 MicheleLKoch |
9:55 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:55 RevEverett |
9:55 | @MicheleLKoch I'm recommending MailChimp more and more. #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:55 MeredithGould |
9:55 | @MeredithGould @revrevwine good to know, as people ask from time to time when I speak on this topic. Thx to you both! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:55 bethalewis |
9:56 | Content is key, but quality is most important. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:56 ChrisHuriwai |
9:56 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:56 ChrisHuriwai |
9:56 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:56 Stevefogg |
9:56 | Keep your mission as prism of all you publish whether SM, print, to keep the Good News your driving force. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:56 RevWeb |
9:56 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:56 rev_david |
9:57 | #chsocm publish to Web 1st, SocialMedia 2nd, newsletter 3rd. SM & Newsletter link to web. Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:57 skwechter |
9:57 | RT @ChrisHuriwai: Content is key, but quality is most important. #Chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:57 theologybird |
9:57 | Oh we didn't even get into database issues! No time, this time. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:57 chsocm |
9:57 | Amen!// "@ChrisHuriwai: Content is key, but quality is most important. #chsocm" Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:57 bethalewis |
9:57 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:57 MeredithGould |
9:57 | Closing thoughts before closing prayer? #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:57 chsocm |
9:57 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:57 katholiekpuntnl |
9:58 | Closing thoughts - in all things, have a reason and a strategy #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:58 skenow |
9:58 | use the skills you learn on Twitter: write short, clear, precise, joyful newsletter. Use the platform that works best for your org #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:58 RevEverett |
9:58 | @katholiekpuntnl Ouch. Prayers for you and virtual not laying on of hands. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:58 chsocm |
9:58 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:58 skwechter |
9:58 | It was fun for this "newbie"; time flew by. #chsocm. Thank you. Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:58 JeanAnnSchulte |
9:58 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:58 paulsteinbrueck |
9:59 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:59 ChrisHuriwai |
9:59 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:59 bethalewis |
9:59 | As always, we conclude with a prayer from Compline: #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:59 chsocm |
9:59 | Closing thought - decide for external or internal communication, get really good content, and let God do the work :-) #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:59 katholiekpuntnl |
9:59 | @rev_david @MeredithGould @Dtransformed1 seriously, in this day and age NO ONE thought that was a bad name?! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:59 RevEverett |
9:59 | Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ & asleep we may rest in peace #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:59 chsocm |
9:59 | @JeanAnnSchulte Glad you dropped in. Come back again. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:59 RevWeb |
9:59 | Wonderful chat tonight! Thanks to so many new faces joining us, and to @MeredithGould for herding the cats as our moderator tonight! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:59 rev_david |
9:59 | The transcript of tonight’s chat will be posted on churchsocmed.blogspot.com within a few hours. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 9:59 chsocm |
10:00 | @bethalewis @MeredithGould Meredith & I make a good team. Currently, finishing up 2 websites we are working on together...1/2 #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 10:00 revrevwine |
10:00 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 10:00 theologybird |
10:00 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 10:00 chsocm |
10:00 | RT @RevEverett: use the skills you learn on Twitter: write short, clear, precise, joyful newsletter. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 10:00 rev_david |
10:00 | Hey #chsocm crew, say hello to @JeanAnnSchulte who I got to meet IRL in my Digital Ministry workshop for #diomass ! Great one to follow! Tuesday October 2, 2012 10:00 RevEverett |
10:00 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 10:00 Dtransformed1 |
10:00 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 10:00 ChrisHuriwai |
10:00 | RT @chsocm: The transcript of tonight’s chat will be posted on churchsocmed.blogspot.com within a few hours. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 10:00 rampracer |
10:00 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 10:00 mirgray |
10:01 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 10:01 katholiekpuntnl |
10:01 | @bethalewis @MeredithGould she does the content audit and helps with copy and I do the web development 2/2 #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 10:01 revrevwine |
10:01 | Great chat, everyone. Delighted to see so many new folks & to welcome back those from the very beginning. #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 10:01 chsocm |
10:01 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 10:01 katholiekpuntnl |
10:01 | Thanks all. You are a wealth of #socialmedia info #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 10:01 Dtransformed1 |
10:01 | Thanks for all the good info! I enjoyed the conversation! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 10:01 azdiocese |
10:01 | @RevEverett Thanks, Laura! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 10:01 JeanAnnSchulte |
10:02 | @rev_david My cat is sacked out on the floor! #chsocm Tuesday October 2, 2012 10:02 MeredithGould |
10:02 | Thanks, all, for a fun #chsocm chat! Tuesday October 2, 2012 10:02 Denise205 |
10:02 | Tuesday October 2, 2012 10:02 chsocm |
The topics:
T1a How often does your e-newsletter go out?
T2 How do you distribute content among communication tools? What goes into the e-newsletter?
T2a What’s your biggest challenge re: creating content for your e-newsletter?
T3 How do you ensure your e-newsletter is coordinated/integrated with social media efforts?
T4 What did/do you look for in an e-newsletter platform?
T4a Which e-newsletter platform do you use and why?
Tonight's chat moderated by Meredith Gould (@meredithgould)
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