On one hand, there’s tremendous opportunity to reach retailers, editors and consumers thru all the many exciting channels of new media now at our disposal. On the other, just one eblast or tweet too many, and you’ve tipped the scales into unredeemable spam.
Don’t forget, you’re creating a permanent, trackable brand presence on the web. These links, comments and posts never go away. How will you use these communication tools today?

Mimi and Maggie Create Artistic Gear for Fearless Girls
In this Digital Era many small business owners They feel unsure about using online communication to promote their brands. They know it’s important but it’s not their expertise or focus. Neither should it be.
Here’s our 2 cents: Concentrate on running a great business and delegate these functions to someone who can commit to doing it. Planning meaningful blog entries, posting news to facebook or twittering about your latest buzz is quite possibly the most effective strategy for promoting your company. It should be conducted as a cohesive part of your business growth strategy and handled by someone with a passion for these activities.
Need help figuring out your 80/20? Let’s talk!

Zappos CEO Uses Facebook to Connect
At Buzzflikr we tweet editors and clients with news, event reminders and updates plus run these campaigns for clients. It has definitely generated new leads and eyeballs to our business and can do the same for you. Want to start your own Twitter campaign? Let’s talk!
]]>Recent hook ups with Uniqlo, The Gap and Fine Paints of Europe have galvinized cult status for the world’s leading color authority. Now, the New Jersey-based firm makes tracks to the West Coast in partnership with Seavees to launch a limited edition range of sneakers debuting tonight at Fred Segal. An installation based on vintage paint chips hangs in Conveyor where the California Cool kicks are on display. Don’t miss it!

Design for Seavees x Pantone Display at Conveyor
Buzzflikr is pleased to support the FBI with PR and marketing oversight. We invite you all to attend this evening’s celebration and design your own custom tee at the On Demand Printing Center, courtesy of our fab friends and organic tee shirt makers, bgreen.

BGreen Sponsors FBI Open House Tonight
Fashion Business Inc. has announced ambitious growth plans this year, in spite of the troubled economy. Leveraging its expertise in employee training, small business coaching and monthly seminars, FBI has expanded its services to the fashion industry by partnering with Microsoft. Together, the two companies offer free retraining programs targeting displaced apparel and textile workers.
Founder Frances Harder spoke to Buzzflikr about her commitment to cultivating emerging fashion brands. “Times are tough for the apparel industry, but we offer the tools to innovate and get thru it,” she explains.
To accommodate this expansion, FBI has moved its Resource Center to a larger, newly renovated 7,000 square foot facility in the California Market Center. Here the non-profit organization will be able to expand its monthly curriculum and serve more members than ever. Proof positive that innovative thinking is just what we need in this market to survive and thrive!

Frances Harder Expands Training Curriculum at FBI

Catch a Buzz with Buzzflikr
Legendary proprietress Doris Raymond debuts her Out of the Ordinary collection, a celebration of restored 20th century fashion. Participating designers include many of my personal faves including Katayoni Adeli, Madga Berlinger and badboy Jeremy Scott (thx for the front row tix @MOCA!).
Susan Henry of SHADES is the night’s hair mistress and will showcase her non-toxic all natural hair care range while green expert Paige Padgett handles makeup. To find out more, follow us here and see you there!

Clients of Vallarta-based home furnishings brand CRATE by Carlos Alberto seek out this private region while trading down from the expense of the Hamptons or the hassle of trekking to the Caribbean. Attractive pricing and high season flights from Los Angeles, New York and the midwest provide a welcome alternative in this turbulent economy.
