Social Media Marketing and Optimization

AMPR Makes the Move Onto the Social Media Scene

New York (Vocus) April 15, 2009 -- Never missing a beat on the current trends, AMPR has made itself prominent on the social networking scenes. Now journalists, colleagues, clients, coworkers, and curious surfers of the web can stop by one of the three AMPR profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

The AMPR Page on Facebook (AMPR Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/AMPR/75854506392)) includes top press placements of its luxury travel, consumer brand and fashion clients, links to client websites, special event invitations, and current news relevant to both their clients and industries. Whether you want to read up on the latest jet set destination, get expert travel advice and special packages, or learn about emerging designers and hot fashion trends, the AMPR Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/AMPR/75854506392) page will keep you in the loop about the goings on in the industry.

Not enough updates for you? The micro-blogging site Twitter (AMPR Twitter (http://twitter.com/AMitsakosPR) or @AMitsakosPR) will provide global knowmads and other culturalistas with more frequent updates on AMPR's favorite retreats and trends. User feedback is invited and welcome, so the pages will be better tailored to indulge followers queries.

And if you're not up on the Facebook or Twitter scenes, fear not, LinkedIn has an AMPR group you can join (AMPR LinkedIn (http://tinyurl.com/AMPR-LinkedIn)). The LinkedIn group provides the same attainable information on the other sites, and gives a forum for industry professionals in public relations, and other related fields, to connect with one another, and share ideas or business opportunities within this social forum.

About AMPR

Andria Mitsakos Public Relations (AMPR) is a multilingual, multicultural consulting company advising on publicity, corporate communications, events, branding, sales and marketing. AMPR highlights glamour - wherever it's found on the globe. Specialties include travel and lifestyle products including resorts, residential tourism, spas and restaurants as well as concentrations in real estate, luxury brands, beauty, fashion and entertainment. The company launched in 2003 and is led by President & CEO Andria Mitsakos. A global knowmad from the frontlines of international chic, she marries the moment's trends with an evocative perspective. The staff is chic in many languages thanks to its international team in New York, South Florida, London, Barcelona, São Paulo, Athens, Buenos Aires and Cape Town. For more information, visit www.andriamitsakospr.com or call 212-320-3677.

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