Early-Bird Registration Deadline Extended for Social Media Integration Conference

Sept. 7, 2010 - PRLog -- On October 22-23, 2010, the prestigious Center for Sustainable Journalism at Kennesaw State University, located in the Atlanta metro area, will offer a packed schedule full of real-world guidance from top experts at the Social Media Integration Conference. The early-bird registration deadline has been extended to September 24 – registrants by that date can attend the full event for $299 (with more limited options available).

The challenges of integrating social media strategies into interactive, public relations and marketing programs is one of the top issues facing professionals and business owners today. With both beginner- and advanced-level bootcamps and tutorials, the Social Media Integration Conference will focus exclusively on how to effectively maximize efforts across the organization, and features a roster of nationally known speakers. Among them:

•   Shiv Singh, director of digital engagement and social media, PepsiCo
•   Olivier Blanchard, principal, BrandBuilder Marketing
•   Marla Erwin, interactive art director, Whole Foods Market
•   Rick Burnes, director of inbound marketing, Hubspot
•   Kellye Crane, principal, Crane Communications, LLC
•   Kristin Parrish, digital strategist, Ogilvy’s 360° Digital Influence team
•   Jeremy Porter, of Definition6 and the Journalistics blog
•   James Andrews, managing partner/co-founder,  Everywhere

For more information on the Social Media Integration Conference, visit http://www.csjconferences.org/integrating  or contact Carole Arnold at (770)423-6924 or carnol27@kennesaw.edu.


News Facts
•   Don't wait - space is limited and CSJ events regularly sell out! Register before September 24, and the full conference is just $299
•   The Social Media Integration Conference features expert speakers from PepsiCo, Whole Foods Market, HubSpot, Ogilvy, and more
•   Executives and professionals in marketing, digital/interactive, PR, small business and the nonprofit sector should attend this event to learn how social media can be integrated across an organization
•   The event offers both beginner- and advanced-level intensive bootcamps on Friday, October 22, followed by a full schedule of presentations, tutorials and roundtables on Saturday, October 23
•   All attendees will receive a copy of keynote speaker Shiv Singh’s new book, Social Media Marketing for Dummies

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CSJConferences.org, an initiative of the Center for Sustainable Journalism at Kennesaw State University, provides high quality workshops, seminars and conferences that focus on the needs of marketing, pr, media pros, small business and non-profits.