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Social Media Events with the PSAMA
Posted in Seattle Internet EventsThe Puget Sound American Marketing Association (PSAMA) is hosting two lunches focused on Social Media. Check out these opportunities to network in person and learn more about online networking:
1. Thursday, Oct. 29, 11:30 am-1:30 pm: Social Media at ‘the Hutch’
We’ll cover the practical and applied-side of social media – including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube – at a large non-profit cancer research center. You’ll hear about what we’ve done and why, lessons we’ve learned and what we’re considering for the future. The discussion will also include metrics, ROI (return on intangibles), and advice to those getting started. Register.
2. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Building Brand with Social Media: How Starbucks Does It and What They’ll do Next
Are you ready to take your social media presence beyond the occasional Tweet and Facebook post? Find out how to step up your social media strategy from a company that’s thriving in the social media space: Starbucks. By moving from experimenting with social media to actively incorporating it into the company’s brand marketing plans, Starbucks has become the most popular brand on Facebook, with more than 4.1 million fans. Starbucks’ Official Tweeter Brad Nelson will reveal how the company’s social media initiatives are intimately coordinated with traditional media. Learn more and register.
permalink | digg this | technoratiAdhost Joins Microsoft WebsiteSpark Program
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permalink | digg this | technoratiMobile Marketing Events in October
Posted in Seattle Internet EventsThis month there are two Mobile Marketing events in Seattle – on the same day even. On Wednesday October 14 you can spend lunch and dinner learning about mobile marketing and networking with fellow Seattle marketers.
1. Puget Sound American Marketing Association: “The Next Big Thing – Mobile Marketing and How iPhone Applications Can Build Your Company’s Brand” 11:30-1:30 at the Washington Athletic Club.
John SanGiaovanni, VP in charge of product development at Zumobi, shares his insights on how mobile applications are the new frontier in marketing and why marketing professionals should care. Learn more.
2. Seattle Direct Marketing Association: “Get your brands into play. Mobile Marketing. Too big to ignore.” 5:30-8 PM at the World Trade Center West Building.
Come learn specifically how to start or better integrate mobile into your marketing mix from seasoned expert Jeff Hasen, CMO of HipCricket. Learn more.
permalink | digg this | technoratiSecrets for Creating Great Landing Pages Event
Posted in Seattle Internet EventsJoin the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) for the October Marketing SIG. Frank Coyle from Point It!, Inc. and Howard Sewell from Connect Direct will discuss tips, techniques, and strategies for improving landing page conversion rates, with a special emphasis on optimizing landing pages for search. They will review and dissect landing pages submitted by attendees and offer key principles to ensure click-throughs turn into leads.
You’ll learn how to improve conversions, reduce abandonment, and increase ROI from search, email, lead nurturing, and any other campaign that relies on landing page effectiveness.
When: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 5:30-7:30
Where: Point It, 3131 Western Ave, Suite 428, Seattle
Register: washingtontechnology.org
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