Less Clutter.  Less Noise.  by Kem Meyer Publish date: March 26, 2009 ISBN:0979589959 About the book: Simple Strategies for Getting the Word Out Do you ever wonder why people today aren't getting your message? Maybe you can relate to how they feel--bombarded,...

I have several friends that are job hunting right now, searching for an opportunity in this non opportunistic economy.  Although I've been very blessed by having not only having a job, but one that I love, I still feel the stress.  Stress for them and their situations...

I usually post my photos on flickr.com once I get them edited.  (yes, I'm a Photoshop junkie)  I can't figure out how to use the web links in here, but here's the address to copy and paste: http://www.flickr.com/photos/30795470@N07/sets/72157622345554191/ Here's some...

Okay, Elizabeth came up with the name for this.  I love it!  Photo safari is a good description of what we do. Here's a few tips on preparing for your safari: Dress comforably.  Hours of shooting could be difficult in nice clothing.  Wear something you can rip or get...

It's dirty.  You are told to wash your hands after touching it. Everyone wants it.  A lot of it. It comes in many forms: paper, metal, plastic and air. It's illegal to put this in your ears in Hawaii. It carries the message that we trust in God, sadly though, our use...

Thanks so much for a great experience at ministryCOM 2009!  Let's keep the marketing, communications and media conversations going.  If you have any questions from the Marketing & Media on a Small Budget or the Basics Roundtable breakout sessions, please post them...

Marketing and Media on a Small Budget The presentation notes are available for free download online from slideshare.com.  There are two versions: The one from the breakout session The enhanced/detailed version, no fancy transitions, just good info to share when you...

This is a list of free media sites.  Although the majority of it is royalty free, there are some that have copyright info.  Please respect those.  :) Free images sites sxc.hu - stock.xchng - 394876 photos online as of 9/9/09 imageafter.com - Image*after - easy to...

Even if you can't make it to Chicago next week for ministryCOM, you can check out their website for resources.  I'll be leading a breakout session Marketing & Media on a Small Budget. Do you have questions about church marketing on a small budget or no budget?  If...

A question popped up in my mind this morning as I read an article on emarketer.com. I wonder if churches are considered more as a "friend/relationship" or a "brand/company...or foe" in the social media world?  The article states, "Common wisdom over the past few years...

Yep.  Okay, I'll admit.  I'm mostly a glass half full kinda person, but there lots of advantages to having a small marketing budget for your church.  Here you go! Makes you a good steward of your money A recession doesn’t matter because you are used to working with no...