wedu Kicks Off Successful Social Media Campaign for YMCA of Greater Manchester

Online, August 17, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Manchester, NH-wedu (wedu.com) announced that they have joined with the YMCA of Greater Manchester to create a social media presence for the local arm of the worldwide Y organization. The wedu marketing, creative and technical team collaborated with the YMCA to establish a presence on the popular social media websites. The new pages on Facebook (facebook.com/ymcafun) and Twitter (twitter.com/ymcafun) provide new ways for the YMCA community to share new and exciting opportunities available at the downtown location, as well as hold open discussions between members and staff.

"We are thrilled with the work wedu has done for us. They really grasp that the Y is a community. Social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter let us engage members of our community. We can share photographs, stories, experiences-a more personal interaction," said YMCA of Greater Manchester VP Kellie Wardman.
wedu worked with the YMCA of Greater Manchester to establish Facebook and Twitter pages, including providing guidance on applications and creative assistance with the design of the page. wedu provides the YMCA with ongoing guidance on their posts and tweets, and assistance with fan and follower drives.

"As a staple of the local community, the YMCA social media outreach campaign was very well received. Our social media specialists take the time needed to establish a profile page that truly represents our clients' culture," said wedu President and Creative Director Sean Owen.

About wedu
wedu (twitter: @weduinc) is an award winning, full service advertising agency. Core services include; brand promotion, strategy, public relations, creative, experiential marketing, internet based marketing, website design, multimedia and internet based applications. wedu is a proven leader in providing online marketing initiatives through website design and development. Other interactive services include; e-commerce, targeted e-mail marketing, search engine optimization and web hosting. wedu was named 2009 and 2010 Best Advertising Agency and Best Web Developer by New Hampshire Business Review. wedu is also a past recipient of numerous Summit International, MarCom International and Hermes Creative Awards.

For more information, visit www.wedu.com or www.facebook.com/weduinc.

About the YMCA of Greater Manchester
The YMCA of Greater Manchester, established in 1844, is part of the worldwide Y organization. With branches in Manchester, Goffstown, Londonderry and Strafford, the YMCA of Greater Manchester focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Across the country, Ys engage 21 million men, women and children - regardless of age, income or background - to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. www.manchesterymca.org.

For more information, visit their website: http://www.manchesterymca.org, find them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ymcafun or follow them on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ymcafun.