What's going on with October 17?

FUNDRAISING FOR EARLY CANCER DETECTION
We're pleased to have joined the Webnames.ca team again this year for the Vancouver Canary Derby! The Canary Derby provides an opportunity for Vancouver companies to join forces with the Canary Foundation and BC Cancer Foundation to help support early detection of cancer research within Vancouver.

Feeling generous? Donate today to Brenda or Tamara!

THE OCTOBER 17 MEDIA FAMILY GROWS AGAIN
Michele Mateus is joining us as a project manager and will be helping us to ensure our clients receive the top notch responsiveness that our clients have all come to know and love. Learn more about Michele on our Team page and watch for a blog interview with our newest team member in the near future!

WORKSHOP: 3 FREE THINGS TO DO TO IMPROVE YOUR WEB MARKETING
We are continuing to offer our complimentary 1 hour workshop twice each month, with our next sessions on April 5 and 12. Topics include Google Analytics, Google Local Business Center and a bit about Social Media. RSVP's required. Learn more about the workshops.

 Grape Juice

October 17 Media is delighted to once again be a sponsor of this fantastic event! Grape Juice is an annual Wine Auction in support of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland and this year will be held on Thursday May 6th at V at Earls Yaletown. Stay tuned to the Grape Juice website for more details: www.grapejuicevancouver.com.

 Online Marketing Blog Low-Down:

RECENT POST: Building custom tabs for your facebook fan page

Customizing your Facebook Fan Page makes you stand out from your competitors - and chances are you'll be able to attract more Facebook users to become fans of your business. Read More.

RECENT POST: Google local business center

Google enables businesses to submit their own business listings (or to take control of your existing listing) via Google Local Business Center. Read More.

RECENT POST: Getting the most out of Yelp for your business

We wanted to get the real scoop on how any business can take advantage of Yelp's features and give your business that "Yelp" edge. Read More.

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