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Speaking
Social Networking: Yesterday’s trendy Web skills more the norm and necessary, Winston-Salem Journal
Sarah Pinnix, a consultant from Boone who runs a blog for moms and teaches classes on social media, was one of the speakers. She discussed the importance of companies using social media to interact with their customers.
As an example, she pointed to Baldguybrew.com, a coffee shop in Boone that has a thriving online presence. She also discussed an incident where she posted a favorable comment about a restaurant while dining there, only to have one of her readers come to the restaurant based on her recommendation before she had even left.
“I can guarantee you there are people on social media talking about your brand,” she told the attendees. READ MORE…
Young Entrepreneurs Symposium, High Country Press, Boone, NC
The Center for Entrepreneurship at ASU will host the annual Young Entrepreneurs Symposium (Y.E.S.) on Wednesday, February 24, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center in Boone.
The symposium features presentations and panel discussions by young entrepreneurs who have started businesses in e-commerce, music industries, social entrepreneurship and culinary arts. READ MORE…
Broyhill Inn to Host 2nd Round of Social Media Workshops, High Country Host, Watauga County NC
Professional Blogger and Social Media Expert in The High Country to hold second round of Social Media Workshops for area businesses!
Sarah Pinnix, founder of HighCountryMomSquad.com, WiiMommies.com and RealLifeBlog.net is gearing up for a second round of “Talk of the Town” Social Media Workshops…to be held once again at The Broyhill Inn & Conference Center on the campus of Appalachian State University.
Family Life, Grocery Savings
Coupon Mom Saves Hundreds, The Mountain Times
March 11, 2010~ Local blogger and resident super-mom Sarah Pinnix went to the grocery store Tuesday.
$110.No, that’s not the bill, that’s the amount she saved playing her favorite game: couponing.
“I love coming to the grocery store, because it’s a challenge for me to see how little I can spend each week and how much I can get,” she said.
Pinnix spends about 45 minutes a week clipping and organizing coupons, but it’s worth it when she spends about $350 a month on groceries for a family of five. Organization is the key.READ MORE…
Blogging, Video Blogging
Dot.com Moms ~Mountain Xpress, Asheville, NC
Sarah Pinnix, a 35-year-old mother of three who lives in Boone, started blogging 12 years ago as a hobby. The success of her Real Life Blog led her to create an online magazine called High Country Mom Squad, which she says “has become a central location for family information here.” READ MORE…
A Wii Bit of Exercise ~ Watauga Democrat, Boone, NC
A local woman has taken fitness into the virtual realm, helping form an online support group for those wanting to work out, lose weight and share tips and triumphs.
Sarah Pinnix of Fleetwood was using a video gaming system — Nintendo’s Wii Fit — for her workouts, but as a socially oriented mother, she found enjoyment in sharing her activities. Because exercise is often a solitary endeavor, she used her available connections and networks to build a gathering place for Web workout junkies. READ MORE…
American Idol Commercial Appearance, The Mountain Times, Boone, NC
Sarah Pinnix of Fleetwood made her singing and dancing debut on last night’s premiere of American Idol, but not in the way you might think.
Pinnix’s moves were showcased in a 60-second musical ad for I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, along with other notable bloggers from across the country who were challenged to recreate their own version of the brand’s over-the-top Turn the Tub Around! music video, featuring multi-talented Emmy- and SAG-award-winning Megan Mullally. READ MORE…
