Monthly Archives: March 2012

Westchester Social Media to Shift Focus Toward Non-Expert Social Media Users

Just because you’ve always done something a certain way, does not mean you need to continue doing it that way forever. On my way in to work this morning, I was thinking about the Westchester Social Media community I’ve been managing for the past couple of years through this website and the Westchester Social Media Facebook page. Using the Dragon Dictation app on my iPhone (hands free, of course) I “wrote” this short blog to outline some subtle changes coming to the Westchester Social Media Continue reading →

Food Photography More Important than Ever Because of Social Media — Q&A With Brannon Conza

It is a well-known fact that one of the most effective ways to increase engagement on social media platforms is through the use of quality photographs. And what better way for a restaurant to show off its offerings than through the use of photography? We’re seeing a surge in the number of Westchester restaurants participating in social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, and events such as Hudson Valley Restaurant Week and the Westchester Magazine Wine and Food Weekend has only fueled the interest. Continue reading →

The Time is Now for Westchester Food Businesses to Take Their Social Media Efforts to the Next Level

There has never been a better time for a Westchester food business to ramp up its involvement in social media to take advantage of all the free online opportunities that currently exist. If your restaurant, bar or other food-related business is already involved with social media, now is the time to take things to the next level. If you have been sitting on the sidelines for the past couple of years, this is the perfect opportunity to throw your chef’s hat in the ring and Continue reading →