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May 19, 2006

Church Marketing Sucks Web 2.0 Series

Web 2.0 is yet another techno buzz term that's popping up everywhere. Our Church Marketing Sucks blog just finished a series exploring web 2.0, sorting out the hype and figuring out what it means for churches:

• What Web 2.0 Means for Your Church
• How Your Church Can Use Flickr
• How Your Church Can Use MySpace
• How Your Church Can Use Video
• How Your Church Can Use Squidoo
• How Your Church Can Ditch Expensive Software
• Church Friendly Web 2.0
• How Your Church Can Ignore Web 2.0
• Web 2.0 Series Wrap-Up

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CFCC at MinistryCom

This year's MinstryCom conference for church communications professionals will feature our very own Brad Abare speaking on storytelling principles, Church Marketing Sucks takeaways and the impact of Daniel Pink's six senses from the book A Whole New Mind. The MinistryCom conference will be held in Phoenix Sept. 7-8, 2006. Register by May 31 and save $30.

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May 17, 2006

Wall Street Journal Mentions CMS

Today the Wall Street Journal explored how churches are using technology in an piece called "Churches Embrace the Web In Bid to Attract Members". It covers churches using new sites like MySpace, Flickr and Friendster and includes a mention and link to Church Marketing Sucks:

Attracting young people, as well as staying relevant, are two of the most common reasons churches are trying these sites, said Brad Abare, who posts tips and interviews on the blog Church Marketing Sucks. The tough-love name reflects the blunt discussion he thinks many religious organizations need to have, he said. "We have the greatest story ever told, and nobody's listening," he said.

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May 9, 2006

CMS Lens Chosen as Lens of the Day

The Church Marketing Sucks lens on the web 2.0 site Squidoo was chosen as the Lens of the Day today. Squidoo's Editor in Chief Megan Casey called Church Marketing Sucks a "very smart and thought-provoking blog."

She went on to compliment the lens as:

• a fantastic starting point for newcomers to the blog.
• an easy introduction to the philosophies put forth by Church Marketing Sucks.
• successfully spreading awareness for a compelling nonprofit organization.
• very clear about 3 ways visitors can take action and help.
• a great lens in its own right–organized succinctly and clearly. (I especially like the Church Marketing Lab photos!)

Aw, shucks. Thanks, Megan. Check out our lens yourself for an introduction to our church communications blog Church Marketing Sucks, and be sure to check out our blog entry on how your church can use Squidoo.

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May 8, 2006

Non-Profit Helps Churches Spread the Word

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Non-Profit Helps Churches Spread the Word
The Creators of Church Marketing Sucks Go Beyond Blogging

May 8, 2006 – Los Angeles – Local churches are scrambling to connect to the people in their communities, but what often hinders that connection is poor and out-dated modes of communication. Enter the Center for Church Communication (CFCC), a non-profit dedicated to helping churches matter by improving their communication and marketing.

"We've got the greatest story ever told--but no one's listening. " says founder and president Brad Abare. "We think the church has a communications problem."

Continue reading "Non-Profit Helps Churches Spread the Word"

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May 6, 2006

Buzz Conference Recap

The Buzz Conference finished up yesterday in Washington, D.C., featuring our founder and president Brad Abare sharing his message "Return to Sender." Audio versions of Brad's talk are available from Buzz host National Community Church.

Blogger and Buzz attendee Travis Johnson commented, "Mad props to Brad Abare for some seriously cool linear steps to conceptual positioning. ... Brad was a stud." You just can't make up that kind of endorsement. Check out the full vicarious recap over at Church Marketing Sucks.

Buzz organizer Mark Batterson offered a $40 discount to CMS readers and at least 25 took advantage of the offer, saving a total of $1,000. Now you can't say we've never done anything for you.

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