Digital greetings are as sweet as traditional cards

So, yesterday, as many of your are well aware – it was my birthday. I usually like to lay low on my b-day and would rather deny that I’m a year older, but in this day in age of social media….the whole world knew about it thanks to Facebook and there was no way to duck it or run and hide.

My first greeting came when I checked in at my local gym.  After my fingerprint was scanned, the cute, perky trainer behind the counter shouted Happy Birthday. Boy, was that a surprise and it was a nice way to start the day. It totally caught me off guard.

Secondly, I took advantage of a Glen Ivy’s Hot Springs “free” birthday pass.  Yes, for those living near this Corona, Ca. day spa – guests get in free on their actual birthday. I love these promotions and I wish I could see the research on the effectiveness of such promotions.  I mean who attends alone – you always bring friends with you. I normally would not have visited this spa on my b-day, but this free gift was certainly inticing during this tough economy. I had a wonderful time.

Last year I took advantage of “free” admission into Disneyland on your birthday. They no longer have that promotion this season, but that too, was a wonderful marketing ploy.

Yesterday my phone was vibrating all day long due to a number of greetings coming from all parts of the globe from Facebook friends.  The power of Facebook is mind-boggling. And I mean that in a good way.  I must say I enjoyed each message – they were like wrapped gifts themselves. I was always wondering who might appear next.

Facebook Makes Your Birthdays Bigger Than Life

In summary, birthdays in my opinion have gotten better thanks to the digital age.  The celebrations are bigger for the reach now can encompass anyone on Facebook.

I loved getting these messages and I’m sure you’ve had wonderful Facebook examples too.  You don’t need to buy expensive gifts anymore – a 420 worded message is a gift worth giving over and over.

Until next year,

Cindy