Shropshire Hour is a highly successful business group on the Social Media platform, Twitter. Each Wednesday between 8pm and 9pm, small-business owners in and around Shropshire promote their goods and services online. Always Consult Managing Director, Carol Ewels, explains: “What a fantastic way for businesses in the county to raise awareness of what they do? As we got to know fellow “Tweeters”, we were inspired to launch “Shropshire Hour Live”. The event is an opportunity for group members to meet face-to-face. We approached BizMums and Shropshire Hour founder, Michelle Childs and she loved the idea.
Michelle has seen the online forum go from strength to strength. She says: “I started the initiative in November 2012. I was looking for ways to find local people on Twitter and promote my new business at the same time. I spotted Yorkshire Hour, which appeared to be highly effective and decided to set up Shropshire Hour.” She continues: “There were around twenty businesses involved in the first event. Each week the numbers grew and grew. “Shropshire Hour Live” takes my original idea one step further.”
The event is being held at Always Consult’s premises in Upton Magna near Shrewsbury. Next month’s meeting is free to join. Carol says: “Group members can “Tweet” on December 11th and meet on December 12th. We’re looking forward to Shropshire Hour professionals building on their existing business relationships and, those new to Social Media, learning how Twitter can enhance their marketing campaigns.”
For Twitter fans, join #shropshirehour on Wednesday evenings for more details of the forthcoming bi-monthly “Shropshire Hour Live”.
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