I am excited to inform all of our members of several improvements to MyFMA.net. These improvements include better Social Integration, a brand new Slideshow Media Player, our Newsletter, and several tweaks that will enhance everyone's experience on MyFMA.net.

I am also pleased to announce the start of several upcoming contests for our members. We will be holding several contests this year, and we will be offering some terrific prizes. More information on the first contest is provided below.


Announcing: Facebook Integration


New feature! We recently added Facebook integration to MyFMA.net. Now you can share your favorite posts, photos, events, and videos directly on Facebook. Just look for the Facebook logo when you see something worth sharing and check the box before posting. You can share just about anything on MyFMA.net.

Want to see our Facebook application page? Check it out Here and become a Fan!



Like Something You See? Share It on Twitter!


We're excited to let you know about our recent Twitter integration! On MyFMA.net, we've cultivated a spirit of sharing, and one of the ways we do that is on Twitter. When we see something we think the rest of the world might find interesting, we send out a tweet with a link. We like sharing things on Twitter so much that we've now integrated it directly into MyFMA.net. See something you want to share with the world? Click on the Twitter link to have it also post to your Twitter account. We hope you enjoy it!

Want to follow us on Twitter? Click Here to stay up to date on all our tweets.



Sign Up for Our Newsletter


Now you can keep track of all the recent activities from MyFMA.net through a single Email Newsletter delivered on a schedule you choose. You can even add your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and MySpace accounts so you can manage all your social networking notifications through a single email digest. You can customize what you want included in the newsletter and the days and times you would like to receive it.

Stay informed of all the latest activities. Sign up Here.



Featured Videos and Photos on Our New Slideshow Media Player


Our new Flash-based application displays photos and videos from MyFMA.net We currently have two albums set up in our gallery - Featured Videos and Featured Photos. When the media player opens it automatically slides through random videos from the album. To play a video simply click play. You can even watch videos and display images in full screen. To access photos you can click on the Gallery button at anytime. Then simply click Featured Photos and the photo album will open and slide through all of the images in the gallery.

If you have any questions about the new player, feel free to Email Me.



Footer Bar Enhancements

As discussed in the previous broadcast message, we have added a footer bar to MyFMA.net. We are currently utilizing Instant Messaging, Chat Room, Comment Wall, Translator, and an RSS Ticker Feed on the bar. Check out all of these cool features!



MyFMA.net's First Ever Member Contest



The members on MyFMA.net are what make this network such a wonderful resource for the Filipino Martial Arts community. To encourage even more participation I have decided to start holding various contests. The first contest is for MyFMA.net Exclusive Videos.


ELIGIBILITY:

The MyFMA.net Exclusive Video Contest is open to all current MyFMA.net members.  By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Contest Rules and the Terms and Conditions of the contest.  MyFMA.net reserves the right to modify the rules, terms, and conditions.

CONTEST RULES:

Each member may submit up to 3 entries.  All submissions must be received by 11:59pm on April 1, 2010, Eastern Standard Time.  Late entries will not be accepted.  All submissions must be original work of the member(s).

HOW TO ENTER:

Create an original video displaying any aspect of the Filipino Martial Arts.  The video must be recorded between March 3, 2010 and April 1, 2010.  Videos that have already been recorded will not be accepted for this contest. 

Beginning on March 4, 2010,

  • Upload your original video to MyFMA.net
  • Put "Exclusive Video Entry" into the description box

VIDEO CRITERIA:

All videos must:

  • Be submitted to MyFMA.net only!  Videos that are submitted to any other site or video sharing service will be disqualified.
  • Be between 30 seconds and 4 minutes in length


JUDGING

On April 1, 2010, we will share all of the submitted videos for all MyFMA.net members to vote on.  Videos will be judged on the following criteria:

  • Originality
  • Creativity
  • Relevance
  • Impact

More information regarding how members are to judge will be provided prior to April 1st.  All judging will end on April 8, 2010.  The winner will be announced on April 13, 2010 - MyFMA.net's one year anniversary!

PRIZES

Prizes for this contest include:

  • $100
  • One pair of personalized sticks
  • Other prizes to be determined
Start filming today!!!


If anyone would like to contribute towards the prizes of this contest or future contests, please contact me.

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I started this discussion in case there were direct questions or comments regarding the March announcements.
One clarification - $100 is in USD
Videos for the Exclusive Video contest must be received today!

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