2011 Big Bad Ball to Ramp up Social Media, Web Presence

Top Quote The Capital City Club's Young Executives, has selected Martin Brossman & Associates to manage the social media for the Hospice of Wake County fundraiser. End Quote
  • Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (1888PressRelease) June 15, 2011 - Courtney Harris and Brad Barbour, co-chairs of the 2011 Big Bad Ball, an annual black tie gala presented by The Capital City Club's Young Executives, has selected Martin Brossman & Associates to manage the social media for the Hospice of Wake County fundraiser. Carolina Web Consultants, Inc. will continue to manage and host the website. The 10th anniversary event will be held Saturday, October 1st from 7p.m. - 1a.m. at the Capital City Club in Raleigh.

    To ensure that the Big Bad Ball lives up to the 2011 theme, An Unforgettable Evening, Martin Brossman & Associates will increase awareness and excitement of the event through Facebook (www.facebook.com/BigBadBall), twitter (www.twitter.com/#!/bigbadball), LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/big-bad-ball) and a blog hosted on the Web site (www.bigbadball.com/blog/).

    "The Big Bad Ball is an exciting classy annual event that enhances community awareness of the gift that Hospice of Wake County is to our community," said Martin Brossman, Principal, Martin Brossman & Associates. "For the 10th anniversary, we're honored to add our expertise in social media marketing to the publicity channels for this important event. Our goal is to reach and include more people; and increase community engagement with all the activities before, during and after the event."
    Carolina Web Consultants, Inc., for the second consecutive year, has signed on to maintain the website for the event. The Raleigh-based web design and development firm has slightly updated the look and added a blog to the website. Visit www.bigbadball.com to view sponsorship information, silent auction items or to find out more about the 10th anniversary Big Bad Ball.

    "Carolina Web Consultants, Inc. is excited about supporting the Big Bad Ball and supporting Hospice of Wake County for the second year," said Whitney Hill, CEO and CMO of Carolina Web Consultants. "Hospice of Wake County is a top notch program run by excellent folks. We feel privileged to be asked to serve on the Big Bad Ball planning committee and to be associated with Hospice of Wake County and the work they do."

    About the Big Bad Ball

    Presented by The Capital City Club's Young Executives, the Big Bad Ball is an annual black tie gala benefiting Hospice of Wake County. The 10th anniversary fundraiser will feature live music, a silent auction, door prizes, and a $10,000 raffle. Each year, the event raises upwards of $100,000 to support Hospice's Benevolent Care Program, which provides necessary end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families.

    About Carolina Web Consultants

    Carolina Web Consultants is a full-service web design and development firm providing full internet consulting, website design and maintenance, website hosting, email marketing, and website traffic programs. For more information about Carolina Web Consultants, visit www.internetpeople.net or call 919-676-7500.

    About Martin Brossman and Associates

    Martin Brossman and Associates is a professional team providing leading-edge training, coaching and support to help businesses stay competitive. We pair our offerings to the unique culture and market position of each customer. We provide: social media training, coaching and management; Web reputation enhancement and monitoring; and professional coaching for sales, marketing, business strategies and networking.

    About Hospice of Wake County

    Celebrating life since 1979, Hospice of Wake County provides physical, emotional and spiritual care to those living with an advanced illness, their caregivers and those who have lost a loved one regardless of age, race, religion or financial circumstances. Service areas include Wake, Johnston, Franklin, Durham and Harnett counties. Guided by community-based boards of directors and supported by a dedicated professional staff, the goal of Hospice of Wake County is to provide compassionate hospice care that allows patients to enjoy every moment of their lives to the fullest. For more information call 919-828-0890 or visit http://www.hospiceofwake.org

    Media Contact: Emily Canaday
    Media Partners, Inc.
    919-358-3130
    Emily ( @ ) mediapartners-inc dot com

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