Presentations

AIM Custom Media provides services to business owners as well as members of our community. The following includes a short-list of presentations, seminars and volunteer work provided by Greg Magnus of AIM Custom Media.

May 12, 2010

Title: WordPress Open Discussion
with Richmond’s Open Source Meetup Group

Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: Twin Hickory Library (visit website here for directions)
5001 Twin Hickory Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059-2509 Library phone: 804-364-1400

Fee: None (bring your laptop)

Whether you need a company website, Content Management System (CMS) or just a blog, WordPress offers endless possibilities. But, there are several tricks of the trade when it comes to installing the right widgets, plugins, templates and custom features. During our Meetup, we’ll discuss the ins and outs of WordPress as well as a few not so common uses of WordPress to help you save time, money and a lot of IT aggravation.

• Overview of WordPress open source software and the WordPress community
• Learn how to use WordPress as a company website – lower your website costs and increase your online presence
• WordPress as a Content Management System (CMS)
• Templates and Plugins: the essential components of WordPress and blog technology
• Tactics for automated content distribution to social networks such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter
• Establishing inbound links and engaging target markets
• Open discussion and website reviews

Presenter: Greg Magnus with AIM Custom Media
Registration – Meetup RSVP: Visit our meetup group here, join and RSVP to join us.

March 2, 2010

Title: Social Media – Business Marketing Essentials

• Essential Steps for Effective Social Media Marketing
• Learn how to leverage social media to grow your business
• Planning: the essential components of a social media marketing plan
• How to create a meaningful presence and join the conversation
• Tactics for establishing networks, pinpointing communities and engaging target markets
• Top social media sites, niche sites and the tools of the trade
• Maximizing your ROI

Presenter: Greg Magnus with AIM Custom Media

Presentation Slides: Social Media Mini Workshop

Sponsors: Richmond SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” and the Richmond Retail Merchants Association partnered to offer practical and bottom line mini workshops for small business owners.

About SCORE: The Richmond, Virginia Chapter of SCORE is part of a national nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of the nation’s small businesses. Richmond SCORE provides free and confidential business counseling tailored to meet the needs of your small business and your personal objectives.

• National SCORE website
• SCORE’s “Ask an Expert” blog
• SCORE’s Women’s Success blog

January 17, 2010

Title: Marketing Yourself and Your Business in the New Digital World
Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce Business Networking Forum
(Mekong Restaurant, 6004 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230)

Guest Speaker: Greg Magnus, President, AIM Custom Media, LLC

Are you passionate about increasing sales but can’t seem to get anywhere using social media? We all know millions and millions of links and leads are shared everyday on social networks. And, there are several simple things you can do to improve your results and get your share. January 27, 2010, 6-8pm presentation at the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce Business Networking Forum.

2010 is going to be an incredible year for marketing. Entrepreneurs that survived the economic storm of 2009 are in an exciting position for 2010. The days of costly brand building are over. It is going to be a time where innovative marketing is going to flourish. Brand marketing is going to be cheaper, faster and smarter. Are you ready to enter the universe of possible marketing and advertising initiatives? More info here ->

2009 Presentations and Events

October 19, 2009

Event: “Pathway to Success” Boot Camp
(VCN and St Michael’s JAM (Job Assistance Ministry)

This 4 day event is a comprehensive playbook designed to give you step by step instructions and coaching that will move you from transition to dream job, as well as life management tips along the way. Every topic of transition will be covered so that each participant has a complete understanding of what it takes to accomplish their goals for employment. It is designed so that each participant should attend the entire 4 day camp.

October 19th & 20th from 9:00am – 12:00 noon: St. Michael’s: 4491 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen and October 21st and 22nd from 9:00am – 12:00 noon: Three Chopt Presbyterian: 9315 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond

Info: virginiacareernetwork.com
Speakers (several)
Greg Magnus, Publisher, AIM Custom Media – Social Networking Presentation (PDF)

2009 – Sept. 26 – Que Pasa Event, Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce  – Volunteer
Event: 8th Annual Que Pasa Event
Venue: Party at Science Museum
SCORE Volunteer: Greg Magnus, AIM Custom Media, LLC
Location: Science Museum, 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220

2009 – Sept. 17 – Social Networking for Business – Presentation
Topic: Social Networking and Online Marketing – Mini Workshops
Venue: Richmond SCORE Board presentation
Speaker: Greg Magnus, AIM Custom Media, LLC
Location: Retail Merchants Association (RMA), Monument Ave., Richmond, VA

2009- Sept. 8 – VA Career Network – Social Networking Presentation
Topic: Integrating Offline and Online Social Networking
Speaker: Greg Magnus, AIM Custom Media, LLC
Location: VCN Meeting at Equity Concepts 2550 Gaskins Road, Richmond, VA 23238

2009 – April 30, 2009 – Mercedes-Benz Club of America – Social Networking Presentation
Topic: Online Marketing and Social Networking, Section Presidents’ Meeting
Speaker: Greg Magnus, AIM Custom Media, LLC
Location: MBCA National Board Meeting, Indianapolis, IN