Final Blog

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT 

This will be IN FOCUS Concert Photography's final blog. We have spent the last ten weeks here on blogger posting what we hope was engaging and informational content about our business and what  we were involved in. This business was created within our digital marketing course.We were given a fake business name and we have been able to use this throughout our courses to learn how to create content needed as a digital marketer. Having real life experiences like this on blogger makes us realize what social media can do for a business. We have been running a live campaign on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Blogger, Soundcloud, and YouTube. Being able to interact with my followers like a real business has been so beneficial as a student, I have learned enough to be effective as an intern and currently run the entire Facebook page and we are continuing to watch this company's followers grow each week.

Over the last ten weeks we have covered music artists of all genres, concerts, ACM nominations, Sweepstakes, collaboration events. We have embedded our policies, our social media terms and conditions,  and links to our other social media platforms. These last ten weeks have given me as a student so much information about what can be and should be included on a blog site. I truly enjoyed posting these blogs and I hope you enjoyed the reading them. I think that for a small business like IN FOCUS it might be difficult to keep up with all of the social media platforms and authoring a blog each week. This is not saying that as a business grows it wouldn't be out of the question. I think that blogs allow you to connect worldwide and if you keep your content relevant to your business you can grow your network.

Thank you for reading our weekly blog

THANK YOU!

Winner, Winner....

This week we are holding a Sweepstakes to THANK our followers over for continued support of our photography business. For the official rules please click here.

This business would not be as successful as it is without our followers who frequently visit this blog and our Facebook page and for this we as a company are very grateful for your support.  Here are the details!

IN FOCUS Concert Photography is looking to thank its followers with a gift card sweepstakes  valued at $50 towards a photo session of their choice within the scope of IN FOCUS Concert Photography standard services. Participants should comment and include their favorite concert image of a local band on IN FOCUS Concert Photography Facebook Page. This sweepstakes will run from Sunday April 14th 8:00 am(CST) thru Saturday April 20th at 10:00 pm (CST). The winner will be chosen at random from the list of entries and will be notified via direct message on Facebook 8:00 pm(CST) on Sunday April 21,2019.

Being a small business owner it is always humbling when you can touch the heart of people and build a relationship with individuals. We strive to maintain a professional appearance in the community and am so proud to have the staff that maintains our Mission and Vision. Please participate in our Sweepstakes and again THANK YOU!! for your

Support. 

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2019 OFFICIAL IN FOCUS CONCERT PHOTOGRAPHY GIFT CARD SWEEPSTAKES RULES

2019 OFFICIAL IN FOCUS CONCERT PHOTOGRAPHY

 GIFT CARD SWEEPSTAKES RULES 

Post date 04/04/2019

This Sweepstakes is officially closed 4/20/2019 10:00 pm CST

Disclaimer: These sweepstakes rules were created for a fake company, for a fake sweepstakes. It is being used for a digital marketing course. The information that is collected for this sweepstakes is for promotions purpose only. We have included these rules to be as inclusive as possible. If you feel we are missing something, please contact us at the email address below and we’ll kindly address it.

VOID WHERE PROHIBITED:No purchase or fee required to enter or win + a purchase does not improve your chances of winning

SWEEPSTAKES OFFER: 

IN FOCUS Concert Photography is looking to thank its followers with a gift card sweepstakes  valued at $50 towards a photo session of their choice within the scope of IN FOCUS Concert Photography standard services. Participants should comment and include their favorite concert image of a local band on IN FOCUS Concert Photography Facebook Page. This sweepstakes will run from Sunday April 14th 8:00 am(CST) thru Saturday April 20th at 10:00 pm (CST). The winner will be chosen at random from the list of entries and will be notified via direct message on Facebook 8:00 pm(CST) on Sunday April 21,2019.

RELEASE STATEMENT:

Facebook does not sponsor or endorse this sweepstakes. This sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook. You understand you are providing your information to IN FOCUS Concert Photography  and not to Facebook. By participating via the Facebook platform, participants are also subject to Facebook’s privacy policy and terms of use, which can be found at https://www.facebook.com/policies/pages_groups_events 

COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES:

METHODS OF ENTRY
This is Facebook only sweepstakes. Only Comments on original sweepstakes post will be eligible for the gift card prize.


GENERAL ELIGIBILITY:
This sweepstakes is valid for residents of Wisconsin only, and within a limited area of a 50 mile radius of Eau Claire. Participants must be 13 years or older to be a valid entry. This Sweepstakes is not available to anyone in the states of New York, Rhode Island and Florida Void where Prohibited. IN FOCUS Concert Photography reserves the right to disqualify or remove any entry that violates the rules of Facebook The number of entries is limited to one comment per person. 


ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS:
Entries will not be accepted from our employees or their family members nor from our vendors or sponsors and their families. if entries are submitted by these individuals they will be excluded before the random pick of the winner is completed. Anyone under the age of 13 is ineligible as stated in the above general eligibility statement.


ODDS OF WINNING:
The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received (1: total entries). No purchase or fee is required to enter or to win. A purchase doesn’t not improve the odds of winning. All Federal, state, local law regulations,and Facebook guidelines apply. This sweepstakes is not available in NewYork,Rhode Island or Florida.

PRIZES:
IN FOCUS Concert Photography will provide a $50 gift card to the lucky winner, to be used toward photo session of ones choice at IN FOCUS  no cash value, prize substitutions, or prize transfers will be permitted.

WINNERS:
All eligible entries received by Saturday April 20th at 10:00 pm (CST) will be entered to win. One winner will be chosen at random using a random winner generator. The results of the selection are final at 8:00 pm(CST) on Sunday April 21,2019. The winner will be notified via direct message on Facebook at 8:00 pm(CST) on Sunday April 21,2019, if the winner can’t be contacted,the prize will be forfeited,and an alternative winner will be selected at random
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PERMISSIONS:By participating in this sweepstakes, you are agreeing to allow IN FOCUS Concert Photography to use your name, likeness, and entry for promotion of this sweepstakes without compensation. 

CONTACTS:

Please contact us with any questions regarding our official sweepstakes rules.

Email: Kim@INFOUCS.com

Phone: 555-555-555

Address: In FOCUS Concert Photography
             123 HireMe Ln
             Music Rocks, WI 54545

CAPTURING CHARACTER

THIS IS A FAKE EVENT,CREATED FOR A FAKE COMPANY BEING USED FOR A DIGITAL MARKETING COURSE

Capturing Character Event

Instagram Scavenger Hunt

How many Characters can you find in 45 minutes??

This week IN FOCUS is getting together with two local business owners to host an event to help create awareness of local small businesses while promoting our beautiful home town. We will be hosting an Instagram Scavenger Hunt at Brewing Up Art located in Banbury Place in Eau Claire. Come down to Brewing Up Art on Saturday April 13,2019 and have a little fun at some local businesses. Create an Instagram story as you find up to 15 different photos of animated characters hiding within Banbury Place Businesses and be entered in to win one of three prizes.

Our Businesses:

Logo Created by founder : Kaela Motschenbacher

KLM Animations:

Break the Mold
At KLM Animations we specialize in creating one of a kind art that will Break the Mold and exceed all of your expectations. We take inspiration from some of the best animators in the business, as well as some iconic character designs. Each animated piece will be unique to the business or person it was designed for, and together we will create something great. Our imagination is the limit, and the result will be incredible.

Logo created by founder: Laura Naumann

Brewing up art:

At Brewing Up Art there's something for everyone: whether you just need a quick pick me up or you want to relax and create art for an hour or two. We have a large variety of classes available for all ages.

Logo created by founder: Kim Schmid

IN FOCUS Concert Photography:

Doing what I love and hopefully making people smile. It is truly a blessing to be able capture some of the moments that mean so much to people. Keeping the heart happy and healthy in front of the stage is just a perk, and loving nature is a gift. Hope you enjoy my “memories”.

Throughout the week IN FOCUS, KLM Animations and Brewing up art will be dropping hints on Facebook and Twitter so  I  would encourage you to follow all of us on social media to collect all the hints. Hope to see you at Brewing up art on Saturday! Registration begins at 10:00 am with the scavenger hunt starting at 11:00 am.. happy hunting. 

Check out this weeks podcast,,,

5,4,3,2....CONCERT SEASON IS APPROACHING..

5,4,3,2... CONCERT SEASON IS QUICKLY APPROACHING HERE IN WISCONSIN!!

Photo By: Kim Schmid (Lo Cash)

It takes a special talent to be on the big stage, being able to hit those amazing high notes and keep everything in tune as an individual is hard enough. Can you image what it takes when you add one, two, or three or more voices in the mix?? This week we will be taking a quick look at some of the amazing duo's or groups taking the stage at local festivals this summer. 

Country Fest 

Photo By:Kim Schmid (Parmalee)

Country Fest leads the way this year for groups or duos performing at this years festival in June. With a strong count of 18 acts being either a duo or group the stage will be consumed by talent. With two big names being closing acts this year it is guaranteed to be some great performances. Just to name a few we have Sugarland and Little Big Town both as closing acts there is also Parmalee, Black Hawk, Home Free , and Diamond Rio just to name a few. For more information head over to the Country Fest Website to see the artist information and full line-up.

Country Jam

Photo By: Kim Schmid (High Valley)

Country Jam is still filling some time slots but currently it appears that they will have 5 duo or groups performing this year. Lo Cash will continue to rock the Country Jam Stage, they have grown up at this festival from a small side stage performance to bringing the best of the best to the main stage year after year don't miss the chance to see these two amazing individual on stage together!  You can also see High Valley, Sawyer Brown, and The Wild Feathers on the main stage this summer. For more information, full line-up , and artist information check out the Country Jam Website.

Ashley For The Arts

Ashley For The Arts is bringing some big Country and Rock groups and Duos. Acts include    X Ambassadors, .38 Special, 3 Doors Down, Lady Antebellum, and Brothers Osborne. This festival has great culture and meaning as it is a fundraising event for local charities, all funds go back into the community. If you are interested in attending this event visit the Ashley For The Arts Website for full event information

Updated Social Media Terms and Conditions for IN FOCUS Concert Photography

IN FOCUS CONCERT PHOTOGRAPHY

Updated March 28,2019

Welcome to IN FOCUS Concert Photography Social Media Platforms including but not limited to Facebook®, Twitter®, YouTube®, Instagram®, LinkedIn®, Blogger®, and SoundCloud®. Here you will find content including, news stories, blog postings, videos, images and podcasts. If you are seeking the official source of information about IN FOCUS Concert Photography, please visit our website at https://adobe.ly/2GE23Yb .

While social media platforms provide the public with an open forum, it is also a family-friendly medium, so please keep your comments and content clean. In addition to keeping it family-friendly, we ask you follow our posting guidelines. If you do not comply, your content will be removed.

• We do not allow graphic, obscene, explicit, profane or discriminatory content, nor do we allow content that is abusive, hateful or intended to defame anyone or any organization.
• We do not allow solicitations or advertisements. Similarly, we do not allow attempts to defame or defraud any entity.

• We do not allow content promoting political purposes, candidates or parties.
• We do not allow content that suggest or encourages illegal activity, including content that infringes on copyrights or trademarks.
• As a business invested in our reputation, all content is considered public and therefore retained and archived.
• We reserve the right to retain copies of all removed content for the sole use by, and protection of the company.
• We do not allow content that contains personally identifiable information.
• Content that contains information that may compromise the safety, security, or proceedings of public systems or any criminal or civil investigations is not allowed
• You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for content you publish, direct messages, your username and any information provided.
• Appearance of external links does not constitute official endorsement of IN FOCUS Concert Photography nor do they represent our views.
• Employees of IN FOCUS concert photography and our family members are not eligible to participate in any company-sponsored social media sweepstakes or contests
• Individuals are encouraged to tag themselves in photos. It is IN FOCUS Concert Photography policy to tag businesses only in photos posted on any social media platform.

PLEASE NOTE: IN FOCUS Concert Photography reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at a public event at which IN FOCUS Concert Photography is attending. By participating in any public event, that IN FOCUS Concert Photography is attending, you are agreeing to release, hold harmless and indemnify IN FOCUS Concert Photography from any and all claims involving the use of your pictures or likeness.

A person attending public event who does not wish to have their image taken or recorded should make their wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers. A written request can be mailed to IN FOCUS Concert Photography 1234 Love Life Ln, See Me Shine WI 11111

Employees are encouraged to share their recommendations and provide honest feedback to community members; however, employees are required to make it clear that the content contains their personal opinions and does not represent the opinions of views of IN FOCUS Concert Photography. In addition, employees must follow all guidelines outlined in the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s Dot.com Disclosures.

TURN IT UP!! IT'S SUMMERTIME IN THE CHIPPEWA VALLEY

 ANNOUNCING.....

Photo By: Kim Schmid

We still have over ten inches of snow on the ground but there are definite signs that summer is coming...
Social Media is starting to fill with concert announcements in the Chippewa Valley. Names from as big as Keith Urban at Country Jam to the newer stars up coming like Chris Kroeze at The Pablo Center  and Ben Johnson at Stones Throw we are so fortunate to have the ability to see artists like this all summer long. The Chippewa Valley offers a goldmine of indoor and outdoor venues that will host live music all year round. 

MUSIC, MUSIC, AND MORE MUSIC...

Any night of the week you can find live music somewhere in the Eau Claire area whether it be on a stage in River Prairie Park, or downtown at Stones Throw there is a variety of genres represented weekly. I would encourage you to explore the Chippewa Valley parks to their fullest. The newest outdoor venue is located in Altoona WI at River Prairie Park. This is a beautiful location located along the river with a variety of locations close by that offer delicious food and beverages. They host live music on Monday and Wednesday nights. Monday nights are dedicated to the Country Music Fans and Wednesdays are the Classic Rock fans you can follow both of these pages on Facebook for more details.

Photo By: Kim Schmid

FRIENDS, FAMILY, MUSIC AND FOOD...

There are also nights of music at Owen Park, Phoenix Park, and in the beautiful new Pablo Center in downtown Eau Claire. There is no excuse not to get out and enjoy some live music on a beautiful summer night here in the Chippewa Valley, many of these park performances are great family entertainment with no fees attached. Food trucks are available at many venues also. For more information about locations, times and performers visit the Visit Eau Claire Website .

Photo By: Kim Schmid

THE VOICE....

Chris Kroeze- runner up on NBC's THE VOICE from last season our own hometown guy is bringing his talent to Eau Claire this weekend. He will be performing three shows at The Pablo Center Friday and Saturday night. All three shows are SOLD OUT... keep an eye on IN FOCUS on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter  this weekend you maybe will be able to catch a little live video or pictures from Saturday night !