Want to Know More about Public Relations?

Do you have questions about public relations for the home building industry? Well help is here! Now you can Ask Carol all of those burning questions.

Carol Flammer and Carol Ruiz have joined forces with NHDBuzz.com to offer Ask Carol, an Ask the Expert service that provides answers to all the burning real estate public relations and social media questions of home builders, developers, real estate agents and their marketers.

Flammer, owner of Atlanta-based Flammer Relations and managing partner of mRELEVANCE, and Ruiz, principal of Los Angeles-based red rocket LA, each bring 20 years of professional experience, and will each provide their advice on trade questions on the new home news site.

Despite the fact that they live and work on opposite sides of the country, the duo's partnership seemed destined. Their similarities don't stop with their first name. The two blondes are Libras and middle children that run their own public relations shops and live by the “play hard, work hard” philosophy. More importantly, they are also both extremely active in the real estate industry on both local and national levels, and incredibly passionate about their work.

Ask Carol will combine Flammer's Southern charm with Ruiz's West Coast flair. “Collaborating on a project like this is something that we have wanted to do for a long time, and Ask Carol is a perfect way to do that,” says Flammer. “Because we represent different regions of the country, we can bring different ideas and suggestions based on what we have seen work in our distinct experiences with our clients.”

PR Camp Comes to Atlanta

Carol Flammer, managing partner with mRELEVANCE, will moderate an interactive discussion on social media at PR Camp Atlanta, a unique half-day “unconference” on Friday, August 21. Organized by Bernaise Source Media, the “social media immersion” will bring together an impressive group of brands, agencies and consultants to share best practices and lessons learned.

Flammer is an award-winning public relations and social media marketing expert, strategist and consultant. Flammer is the creator of the nationally-ranked and award-winning www.AtlantaRealEstateForum.com, Atlanta’s most popular real estate blog. She speaks frequently at tradeshows including the International Builders Show and the Southern Building Show.

PR Camp Atlanta is for PR, marketing and communications professionals at all levels from business, non-profits, government agencies, associations and educational institutions. The “unconference” format avoids many of the conventions of a typical conference, including panel discussions and keynotes. Moderators will use scenarios based on case studies to guide attendee discussions. Session topics will include: getting clients and bosses to extend their interest in new media, helping senior professionals tap the social media experience of junior colleagues and determining the best ways to measure success.

PR Camp Atlanta will be held August 21, 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Georgia Tech Research Institute Conference Center on 250 14th Street, NW in Atlanta. To register, please visit http://www.prcampatlanta.eventbrite.com

Sell More Homes with Social Media

Social media is not just for teenagers anymore. National speakers and mRELEVANCE founders, Carol Flammer and Mitch Levinson will present "Sell More Homes with Social Media" at the 2009 Southern Building Show on June 4, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA. By attending this show you will learn how home builders, developers and others in the home building industry use social media for a competitive advantage. From social media to social networking, blogging and social bookmarking, see case studies of how builders, developers and new home communities are benefiting from social media optimization. You will also find out how to incorporate a blog and sites such as Active Rain, FaceBook, My Space, Blogger and others into an effective Internet marketing program.

The Internet is rapidly evolving. Do not miss this opportunity to learn how to maximize your return on investment (ROI). Social media marketing and optimization, search engine marketing, an effective Web site, email marketing and social networking are all components of a successful Internet marketing program. Learn how to take your traditional public relations online as an integral part of reputation management.

Learn the Basics of Social Media from Carol Flammer and Mitch Levinson

Social Media will be the HOT topic at this year's International Builders Show, but don't worry if you are missing the show. For those of you who can't make it to Vegas, mRELEVANCE founders Carol Flammer, MIRM and Mitch Levinson, MIRM will present the basics of Social Media at The Housing Center on Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Social media marketing, social media optimization and social networking are all components of an effective Internet marketing program. By attending this class you will learn how to utilize Social Media for a competitive advantage. The class will focus on Social Media program basics, Social Media's influence on SEO and how to use Social Media to relate to buyers. Whether you are planning a simple news blog on your website or implementing a full blown Social Media campaign, Carol and Mitch will demonstrate how Social Media increases key words and enhances search engine optimization.

Digg, Delicious, Active Rain, FaceBook, MySpace, Blogger, YouTube, Twitter and more. The Internet is rapidly evolving, so don't miss out on your opportunity to learn how to maximize your return on investment (ROI). To register for this class, call 770-938-9900 or visit the Greater Atlanta HBA classes/events page. Cost to attend is $75 for Greater Atlanta HBA members and $150 for non-members. This hands-on workshop will include setting up a social bookmarking account, so make sure you bring your laptop. If you have any questions, email education@atlantahomebuilders.com or call 678-775-1469.