Masonry Magazine March 2011 Page. 8

Words: Todd Ferguson
Masonry Magazine March 2011 Page. 8

Masonry Magazine March 2011 Page. 8
FOR THE RECORD

Jennifer Morrell
Editor
jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

Socializing

The Masonry staff bought into the idea of having a website to support our magazine early on. As part of the media, we knew we had to keep up, so jumping aboard the Internet was an easy decision. As different waves of social media have come crashing to shore, we've played the wait-and-see game. What was for real, and what was merely a passing fad? As it turned out, I built a FaceBook page to support Masonry last year.

This year, our staff has issued a full-court press on social media. As we launch and introduce our new online endeavors, I invite you to follow, add, friend, subscribe and visit anything and everything that is Masonry Magazine. We want to help establish and build a strong online community focusing on issues important to our industry, and we need your engagement and participation to do so. As the Mason Contractors Association of America always says, "Together, we are stronger."

Check out our different social media channels, and let's start communicating - today, I look forward to "meeting" you in cyberspace.

You can find Masonry in the following locations:
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And, soon, Masonry will launch an eNewsletter to keep you informed of the latest hot topics and helpful industry coverage.

If you'd like to receive our free eNewsletter, email me at jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com, and I'll sign you up. IMAS

COMING IN APRIL 2011

Be sure to catch the April 2011 issue of Masonry, which will feature articles covering current trends and examining industry issues, including

SCAFFOLDING

We'll look examine what's new in the world of scaffolding, as well as any improvements and enhancements made to existing products, methods and safety standards.

PLANKS & DECKING

Planking and decking are key elements in completing a job not only quickly and efficiently, but also safely. Masonry reports.

REHAB/RESTORATION CASE STUDIES

Learn from others' experiences as Masonry showcases projects in which the right product or process did the trick on the jobsite.

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