Utilizing Social Media And Outdoor Advertisement To Reach Bereaved Loved Ones: An Interview with Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, Inc.

In between the telephone calls received and family members of deceased love ones stopping by to pickup Death Certificates, the Alfonso Dawson Mortuary Staff is always friendly and professional.

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit this Southwest Atlanta Landmark and speak with Mrs. Phoebe Dawson-Ushery, the President of this Family Owned & Operated Business.

Despite her busy schedule, she took a few minutes with me to tell us about the firm while she multi-task. When I say that she performed more than one duty, I meant it.

One moment she was answering phone calls personally, assisting a family member with insurance papers and addressing a Funeral Director in another instance.

Nevertheless, I was able to slip in seven questions regarding this organization below:

C. Henry Adams: Greetings Mrs. Phoebe Dawson-Ushery, thank you for taking time to interview with BIE Media Group today. Could you tell us how long have Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, Inc. been apart of this Community in the City of Atlanta?

Mrs. Phoebe Dawson-Ushery: Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, Inc. has been apart of the Southwest Community in the City of Atlanta for 45 years.

C. Henry Adams: Wow, that's nearly half a century, thank you. For those individuals who are not familiar with this area, but need a Funeral Home for their Family, where then are you all located?

Mrs. Phoebe Dawson-Ushery: We are located at 3000 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southwest in Atlanta, Georgia 30311.

C. Henry Adams: Now, I understand that the Mortuary is accessible to the public via MARTA, as well as, that it is about 1.5 miles from either Interstates 285 and 20 respectively on the west side of Metro Atlanta . What are some of the ways that a Family or Individual can contact you?

Mrs. Phoebe Dawson-Ushery: A Family or Individual may call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (404) 691-3810. We are also on the web 24/7 at dawsonmortuary.com. admatlanta.com and funeralesatlanta.com. A family or individual may contact our Internet Staff at alfonsodawson(at)aol.com, customersvc(at)dawsonmortuary.com as well.
Oh, we are also on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin to name a few.

C. Henry Adams: So I understand that Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, Inc. was one of the first Funeral Homes to embrace Social Media and Social Networking in late 2008 and early 2009 before it became popular. What services do Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, Inc. offer?

Mrs. Phoebe Dawson-Ushery: Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, Inc. offer a professional/ compassionate staff, pre-arranged services, a large selections of caskets, cremations, memorial urns, domestic & international shipping services of loved-ones and burial arrangements at Resthaven Gardens of Memory Cemetery.

C. Henry Adams: And I gather that for 45 years of performing these services, you all are quite the experts in what it is that you do. Also, I notice you did not mention the Spanish-Speaking Counselors, Insurance Agent, Hair Dresser and Licensed Funeral Directors available, so I was just going to add that to your offerings. OK, so tell me something. Has Broadcasting Interest Enterprise, Inc. or I should say BIE Media Group been helpful in Web Development, Internet Marketing, Social Media Marketing and Outdoor Marketing for your firm?

Mrs. Phoebe Dawson-Ushery: Yes, extremely helpful. They enhanced our web site and brought us up to speed in a new era of marketing for small to medium size business. We are on some of the most popular social networking sites known to today as a result of their services. BIE provides excellent customer service with the willingness to accomplish goals set forth through marketing to the public.

C. Henry Adams: Does Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, Inc. like its Outdoor Billboard Advertisement that BIE Media Group designed, developed and setup with the assistance of CBS Outdoor?

Mrs. Phoebe Dawson-Ushery: We love it! We are very proud of the billboard. It definitely helps to reach our target market in specific areas.

C. Henry Adams: Well, thank you very much Mrs. Dawson-Ushery for the interview. Before I go, could you tell us what are the famous words of the Late Alfonso Dawson Sr. that your Mortuary stands by today?

Mrs. Phoebe Dawson-Ushery: Our Father would always say, "We are large enough to serve you, yet small enough to appreciate your business."

C. Henry Adams: "Large enough to serve you, yet small enough to appreciate your business." Great words to live by, again thank you for taking some time in your busy schedule to meet with us.

C. Henry Adams is President and CEO of Broadcasting Interest Enterprise, Inc. - a Business Development and Telecommunications Consulting Firm established in August 1998.


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SMBs Should Use Social Networking To Market & Evolve

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Tuesday, September 21, 2010 4:30:57 PM EST

Good Evening, Good Morning & Good Afternoon World! How are you? Fine, I pray. Topic: SMBs Should Use Social Networking To Market & Evolve

According to a World Book Dictionary, 1979 Ed., 'Evolution is a process or formation of growth'. I interpret this in short as 'Development'.

So, for all practical purposes, I will associate Evolution to the Keyword: 'Evolve'- here, to talk about MARKETING a Small Business (SMB).

Someone always asked my company to build them a Web Site to reach the Masses. But, do you want to reach the Masses or your Target Market?

To answer that question, honestly- perhaps you would want to reach your 'Target Market' to get PAID instead of the 'Masses'.

So, how does Broadcasting Interest Enterprise, Inc. or its Dept. "BIE Media Group" create 'Evolutions' in Marketing for Small Business?

The answer is NOT a Secret, the DETAILS are our Tradesecret: 1) Start off small with Online Biz. Dir.(s) (2) Create Soc. Net. Connect (More)

The answer is NOT a Secret, the DETAILS are our Tradesecret: 3) Train their Staff /or Manage Clients Soc. Net. Connects 4) OutDoor Marketing

Final step that we will reveal: 5) Set/Reach Target Market Goals for/with Client while creating a successful long-term relationship.

To watch a Business evolve from a slump during this recession and reach their target market will help this economy grow. Call (404) 348-8319

COR: According to a World Book Dictionary, 1977 Edition., Evolution is a 'process of formation or growth;...'.

Final Note: If you notice, I did not mention building a web site. Why? Well, because we have helped SMBs with /or without web sites present.

However, it is strongly recommended that a SMBs (Small Business) have a web site in their possession and BIE Media Group can make it happen.

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Your Facebook's Biz. Page & Related Global Posts

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010 3:13:19 PM

Good Afternoon, Good Evening and Good Morning World! How are you? Fine, I pray. Topic: Your Facebook's Biz. Page & Related Global Posts

Recently, I was working with our BIE Media Group web site when I discovered a missed phone call from someone out of Waterbury, CT USA.

When I returned the call, it turned out to be the COO - Mr. John E Albert of a Company called, Media Enterprise Group, Inc.

Mr. Albert, sound relieved to catch someone in our office, but frustrated when he told me that our company was broadcasting on his biz. page

Well, unaware what Mr. Albert was talking about, I doubted him, but kept an open mind. Later, when he email me a screen shot, I was shocked

In fact, on the now 'Famous FB Blank Briefcase Business Page' for that company; BIE & C. Henry Adams was seen under Global Related Posts

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Click here to review a CENSORED version of the mentioned screen shot:

For Cyber Security & Legal purposes, the PDF was smudged, blurred and distorted; so, please don't strain your eyes Folks.

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***Folks, we interrupt this Broadcast to inform you that we are experiencing ISSUES with the IPv4 to IPv6 transitions somewhere on the Net**

Nevertheless, we had been struggling trying to figure out how Folks were seeing our broadcast that we couldn't account for...here's the ans.

Somebody said, "So, what's the point of the story C. Henry?" Ans. That 'Famous FB Silhouette Briefcase Biz. Page' of yours does work.

So Business Owners, don't get discourage with Facebook. You never know who is reading your post or microblogs.

Finally, Media Enterprise Group, Inc. ("MEG") is a high level interactive media company based in Waterbury, CT. http://ping.fm/3JSbd

Disclaimer: Broadcasting Interest Enterprise, Inc. does not endorse or have not received any PAID ads from Media Enterprise Group, Inc.

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Giving Grants To SMB & MsB Could Help Economy In USA

A Previous Microblog Broadcast by C. Henry Adams
Monday, September 06, 2010 1:29:06 PM EST

Good Afternoon, Good Evening and Good Morning World! How are you? Fine, I pray. Topic: Giving Grants To SMB & MsB Could Help Economy In USA

This will make the THIRD time I mentioned this Concept this year, not last year, but giving GRANTS to SMB / MsB could help our economy.

Folks, I made up the 'MsB' thing, but it stands for Medium-sized Business. Of course, SMB stands for Small Business.

Somebody said, "What kind of GRANTs should be given to SMB(s) & MsB(s) C. Henry?" Ans. Grants related to Public Works, Housing & Up Keep.

An Example: Let's say 'Bob's Landscaping Co., LLC' is seeking opportunities to grow, but can't afford equipment to expand.

IF the US Govmt, provided a GRANT through a particular GOVMT Entity to keep the grass on US Highways Cut, BLC, LLC could employ & expand.

Now don't get me wrong, we are aware that its not that simple, but the concept could help our system in areas where Budget CUTS were made.

Somebody said, "What does BLC, LLC stand for? Ans. The make believe company called, 'Bob's Landscaping Co., LLC' for our scenario.

Somebody else said, "So, if the US Govmt, examine areas of public interest that was cut due to the economy, it might help it with a GRANT?"

Ans. Yes, especially if the Govmt, help a SMB or MsB expand while employing Folks to work the project that could be under 100K USD.

So, if you are a Small Business Owner or even a Medium-sized Business Owner, could you foresee benefits from PROPERLY utilized GRANT MONEY?

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