As a business in the business of keeping our readers abreast of all the latest news as well as directing their attention to bargains offered by local merchants, Roanoke-Chowan Publications still strongly believes in our print products.

With a weekly readership exceeding 20,000, it appears our customers also believe in the power of the press.

However, we are keenly aware there are other methods other than the traditional “ink on paper” to share news and advertising.

With an ever-growing readership on RCP’s website (www.r-cnews.com) and the popularity of our Facebook page (nearly 3,000 “Friends”), some of our traditional print advertisers are seeing the benefits of using our digital presence to reach existing and new customers.

In an effort to demonstrate the impact digital advertising can have, RCP is hosting “The ABC’s of Interactive Marketing” from 12 noon until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the Ahoskie Inn.

This is a free workshop and lunch will be catered by Abrams BBQ. Featured will be Mike Blinder, a national expert in multimedia marketing.

Space is limited, so register your business today for this exciting seminar by contacting Dana Snow, RCP Advertising Director, at dana.snow@r-cnews.com or 252-332-7201. The deadline is 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3.

You can also register online at www.localmediaworkshops.com.