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Monthly Marketing Update- Puget Sound August 2022
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Puget Sound
Monthly Marketing Update- August 2022

After a few recent conversations, I realize that my last newsletters caused a bit of confusion about our growth. Retirement Connection is NOT expanding into new markets- we have our hands full distributing more than 200,000 guides each year and coordinating events to support the local community. Retirement Connection remains the one true comprehensive local resource for seniors and their families. The guide continues to grow in the 4 markets we serve: Puget Sound, Portland/Vancouver, Mid Willamette Valley, and Southern Oregon.  

However, our sister company, CareAvailability.com is expanding into new states. CareAvailability.com is a separate project, and the website does help our Retirement Connection sponsors increase their web presence. I will continue to give an update each month as CareAvailability.com expands into new states because I know you sometimes help families from other areas. It seems that a few people thought we were starting new print guides in other states and we are not- so I wanted to make sure I clarified that.

Our early bird discount has ended, but I appreciate any referrals you can share for potential advertisers. We are honored to be the official resource for the Alzheimers Association, as well as several hospitals and Area Agencies on Aging. If you know a business that wants to connect with seniors and their families- we are a one-stop shop with: print, online, and networking. Thank you in advance for helping us continue to grow.

Network Meetings


Please visit our networking page for more details.

August 4, 8am
Aging and LTC Providers Network
August 11, 8am
Health Care Providers Council
August 11, 11:30am
Eldernet
August 16, 8:30am
Senior Care Coalition
August 17, 8:30am
South End Coalition
August 18, 4pm
MPN – Millennial Provider’s Network
August 26, 9am
NW LGBT Senior Care Providers Network Meeting

Marketing Update


Please visit our event calendar for details and more.

August 2, 11am
Transitions of Care
The goal of this meeting is to improve communication between case management and community providers. This ZOOM call provides thirty minutes of engagement with hospital case management staff, followed by 15 minutes of provider discussion if needed.

Join Zoom Meeting-
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82598888408
 
CareAvailability is growing! CareAvailability.com is a digital-only resource for families and referral sources to search for senior living, care, and hospice across the nation. We are adding numerous states each month in an effort to build a comprehensive site that does not require a log-in to search listings and provides transparent listings for visitors to contact providers directly. In the past month, we added: North Carolina, South Carolina, Rhode Island, and more to be added later in August. Join the CareAvailability newsletter for more updates.

But more important, is the LOCAL attention the site is bringing to our Retirement Connection sponsors in Oregon and Washington. Our sponsors with Premium profiles with images, and brochures had a huge jump in views. In the past quarter, the clicks on premium profiles increased 400% from 1000 clicks to 4023 clicks this month.

On the Move

Do you know someone that has recently changed positions? Send us an update to share in the monthly newsletter, helping everyone stay connected and informed about community   
changes. We include your name, company, and photo so others in the industry can connect
with you.

Nugget Of Knowledge


"In teamwork, silence isn’t golden. It’s deadly.”Mark Sanborn

Teamwork isn’t just part of a business, it also exists in families and friendships as well. When we don’t communicate our concerns, feelings, or hopes we leave a void for others to fill in the gaps. Unfortunately, what they create to fill in the gaps, may not be what we intended. Use your words!

Amy Schmidt
Retirement Connection

503-505-5865
amy@retirementconnection.com



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