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The Role of Media in Social Media
Friday, June 18, 2010
Time: 8:30am – 2:30pm

   Please join us for the first NJ Social Media Conference to be held at the Crowne Plaza-Somerset, 110 Davidson Ave, Somerset NJ.

Thank you to all attendees, speakers, panelists, session leaders, sponsors, media partners, volunteers and re-tweeters who took part in our Conference!

     Sponsored by NJSocialMedia.com, the conference is designed for new and experienced users of social media and is open to anyone interested in learning more about social networking and online media. The theme for the conference is "The Role of Media in Social Media" which takes a look at the convergence of traditional and new media and explores trends in multimedia and content creation.

     Scheduled speakers include David Mathison, author of Be The Media, Alan Levy, CEO of BlogTalkRadio, and a pre-recorded presentation by Gary Vaynerchuk, Wine Library TV and author of Crush It!.

     Panel discussions will include a Media Panel Discussion with members of the local media, a separate afternoon track for Government, Non-Profit and New Users of Social Media featuring members of the government, non-profit organizations to discuss their strategy planning, implementation, and best practices, and a separate Break-out Roundtable

• John Lee, Media Relations, John Lee Media
• Brian Donohue, Video Producer, Ledger Live, NJ.com
• Loren Fisher, Managing Editor/Digital, Home News Tribune, Courier News, myCentralJersey.com
• Michael M. Shapiro, CEO and Editor, TheAlternativePress.com

12:00 noon – 1:00pm
Lunch and Networking
Lunch Keynote (via pre-recorded video)
Gary Vaynerchuk, Wine Library TV, Vaynermedia, Author, Crush It!
 
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Afternoon Sessions (includes Afternoon Break Station)
Two Separate Concurrent Tracks (A & B)

Track A: For Intermediate and Advanced Users of Social Media
Track B: For New Users of Social Media and Government/Non-Profit Users

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Track A: Social Media Intermediate and Advanced Users Track: Break-Out Sessions

Small Group, Informal Roundtable Discussions
Session Leaders: NJ Social Media 2009 Hall of Fame Panelists

~ Lucy Banta, NJ Family Magazine 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Introduction to Static FBML Tabs for Facebook Pages
What are Static FBML tabs; when to use, how to create tabs

~ Itamar Kestenbaum, Moishe’s Moving 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Community Management

~ Chris Kieff 1 Good Reason Social Marketing

~ Amy Vernon,  amyvernon.net 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Building The Social Network That's Right For You
We'll discuss LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Digg, StumbleUpon and other sites - the pluses and minuses of each, and how to determine which network makes the most sense for an individual's needs.

~ Lynette Young, Purple Stripe Productions LLC 1:00pm - 2:30pm
5 C's of Engagement
Knowing what your customers want & being able to deliver. Applies cross-platform, across all social media and marketing platforms

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Track B: Social Media New User, Government and Non-Profit Track: Panel Discussion

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Social Media Strategies and Best Practices

B1) Opening Remarks and Moderator:
Leila Sadeghi, Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Center for Executive Leadership in Government at Rutgers University

B2) Panelists: (10 minute case study presentations)

   Thomas S. Russo Jr., Town Manager,  Newton, NJ
   Kristin Weinstein, Communications Manager, Special Olympics New Jersey
   Heather Taylor, Citizens' Campaign www.JoinTheCampaign.com
   Michael M. Shapiro, CEO and Editor, TheAlternativePress.com
  Jules Strachman, Karma411.com

B3) Q&A

B4) Panel Discussion Closing Remarks

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2:30pm
Conference Ends

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Full Day Conference, 8:30am – 2:30pm

• Early Registration: $149 by June 5
• Registration: $179 from June 6 - 15
• Late/Walk-In Registration: $199 from June 16-18

Full Day Conference pricing includes the following:

• Admission to Full-Day Conference
• Continental Breakfast, Mid-Morning and Afternoon Break Stations
• Morning Keynote and Featured Speakers
• Speed Networking Sessions
• Media Panelist Discussion
• Hot Buffet Lunch, Networking, Lunch Keynote (pre-recorded via video)
• Afternoon Break-Out Sessions or Panel Discussion
• Book, Be The Media, by David Mathison
• Book, Crush It!, by Gary Vaynerchuk

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Afternoon Session Only: 12:00 noon – 2:30pm
     (choose one):
Track A: For Intermediate and Advanced Users of Social Media
         -or-
Track B: For New Users of Social Media and Government/Non-Profit Users

• Late/Walk-In Registration: $109 from June 16-18
  
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• Late/Walk-In: Afternoon Lite: $39 (does not include Lunch, arrive 12:45pm, choose Track A or B)

Afternoon Session, Track A or B pricing includes the following:

• Hot Buffet Lunch (except Afternoon Lite attendees), Networking
• Lunch Keynote (pre-recorded via video)
• Afternoon Panel Discussions (Choose Track A or Track B)

Event is closed

Purchase Tickets HERE

Questions? Contact us:

Email: registration@njsocialmediaconference.com

Tel. 973-610-5571

Twitter: @NJSocialMedia

Mail: NJ Social Media Conference
1308 Centennial Ave., Suite 407, Piscataway, NJ, 08854

Produced by Eva Abreu Productions LLC

Copyright 2010 NJSocialMedia.com, Eva Abreu Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved

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Local Resources

CONFERENCE HOTEL:
Crowne Plaza-Somerset
110 Davidson Ave, Somerset,NJ 08873
Tel. 1-732-560-0500
Overnight Accommodations $89/night +tax (code #IP8GY)
Indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center
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