Interested in learning how to use social media ^[1] sites to draw new customers to your business? Want to know what Internet tools are out there to help you target niche groups of consumers? Scheduled for next week, the local event, “Cultivating Detroit’s Creative Culture Through Social Media”, will answer those questions and more.

Hosted by Eric Cedo ^[2], the dynamic, bright CEO of Troy-based BrainGain ^[3], and Brian Boyle ^[4], the mastermind behind Issue Media Group ^[5], a company which continues to pump out hugely successful, positive-slanted urban ezines like Model D ^[6] and Pop City ^[7], this free event will feature social media experts, who will explain the continually evolving landscape of the Internet and discuss how to leverage Web 2.0 tools like blogs, RSS feeds and more to your advantage.

It all happens at the Desalle Auditorium at Cranbrook from 4 – 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29. Seating is limited, so RSVP to Amanda Ruiz soon. Do that by sending an email to: Amanda AT Briangainmarketing DOT com.