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Before Social Media Camp
This is North America’s biggest social media conference offering 60 speakers in just 3 days, with many concurrent sessions in one of three main salons, as well as other events offsite and in smaller rooms.
If you haven’t already, check out the schedule of events before hand on the social media camp website interactive scheduler where you can plan your attack- and save the  sessions and workshops you plan to attend.
If you’re looking for coaching, be sure to sign up now as spots are limited
For activities outside the conference, be sure to follow Social Media Camp on Twitter as there are many vendors offering discounts to attendees on anything from whale watching to hotel rooms.
It may also be wise to consider your objectives and intentions for attending- what do you hope to come away with and how can you best achieve that objective?
Before during and after social media camp, there are many opportunities to connect with speakers, attendees and sponsors alike.
Join in on the conversation through the hashtag #smcamp and reach out to people you’d like to connect with in person at the event.
In the scheduling tool on the Social Media Camp website, you can see who is planning on attending which session and connect with them, of course, on social media.
You can also do a bit of research on the speakers you’re particularly interested in and connect with them on their topic before the conference.
There are also several launch &Â post events that occur alongside the evening wrap-up at the pub up the street. Be sure to attend some of these more informal gatherings and have some fun while meeting new people.
(Many of the sessions are wonderfully illustrated in real time, real life INFOGRAPHIC style by several talented artists who do a great job of summarizing each talk’s main points.
However, not all sessions are illustrated so don’t rely on the artists to take notes for you at all sessions.)
This checklist is based on my experience of 2 years of attendance- was there anything I missed? Let me know if I did!
You can tell me by connecting with me on social media , in the comments below, or in person after my presentation- Socialin17 – I am looking forward to seeing you there!
While this type of camp is decidedly missing the roasting of marshmallows, there are plenty of reasons to justify putting business as usual on hold to attend.
If you donât feel 100% comfortable in your social media strategy or execution- this is the place to get clear and confident by learning actionable tips from the best minds in Social Media in North America.
There are as many as 5 sessions running at once, and theyâre classified from beginner to intermediate. There are also workshops, coaches and handy poster sized summaries of each talk for easy note taking.
Most sessions offer a hand out or some sort of supplemental material you can refer back to later as well as instruction during the seminars.
Reference materials created during Tod Maffin’s talk last year.
Social media camp feels a lot different than many other conferences.
Theyâve done a great job of structuring it so networking and community building happens naturally in the various in-between-session rooms that serve up popcorn as well as plenty of charging space for your devices.
Most attendees (67%) are key decision makers in their business, so with hundreds of attendees, there are plenty of movers and shakers to meet.
You may get to rub shoulders with best selling authors and TV personalities in between their talks or at the always packed local pub across the street.
This yearâs keynote is marketing expert John Jantz- the Author of the Duct Tape Marketing series of books.
Thereâs so many things demanding your attention every day it can be hard to prioritize personal development & learning.
It is critical though, to allocate a percentage of your work time to ongoing training in order to remain competitive.
As Darwin famously said -itâs not the strongest or the smartest of the species most likely to survive-itâs the most adaptable to change.
The undeniable way social media has influenced the consumer buying cycle and how we interact in our relationships demands the attention and adaptability from all professionals.
There are few places in Canada that are as beautiful as Victoria BC in May.
With one of the most temperate climates in the country and flowers year round, Victoria is about as tropical as you can get without crossing the border.
After the long, cold, hard winter why not spend some time in the milder climes of the West Coast of Canada?
You may want to take an extra day or two and visit the many things to do and see around this picturesque city. Gorgeous beaches, surfing, whale watching, tropical rain forests and some of the best local dining in Canada are all popular attractions..
From Social Media Camp 2013
Not lying.
Iâd love to see you at Social Media Camp!
Iâll be around for the majority of the conference soaking up all the learning.
As well, I am thrilled and honoured to be asked to present on the topic of my book Social in 17 – how to effectively market yourself on social media in just 17 minutes a day.
The conference is the 6th of itâs kind and takes place May 21-23.
You can get your tickets here, but hurry, they sell out fast: http://bit.ly/1Dqe5se
For more information on Social Media Camp check out their website: www.socialmediacamp.ca
In our “I Heart My Business” contest, there’s two ways to win a small business pampering package… from our business to yours!
1. Grand Prize: Show Your Love
If you dare….tell us why you love your business in the comments below to be entered to win a “I Heart My Business” pampering package worth $250!Â
The contestant with the most likes wins!
. Runner Up Prize: Spread the love.Not feeling particularly poetic? No worries- you can still win!
Share your favourite contestant’s video and be entered to win the second prize; a gift certificate for an hour long massage!
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The contest winners will be announced on Facebook on Feb 14th- Valentines Day.
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Network.
Research shows the effectiveness of mobile marketingSet aside your traditional marketing channels, mobile marketing is exploding like dynamite. Reaching customers on a smartphone or other hand-held device is one of the best strategies for today’s marketers. Â And mobile marketing isnât just growing; itâs booming. Â So, as a marketer you know mobile marketing is highly effective in enticing consumers to buy what you have to sell.
Marketers use mobile to reach customers quickly (in real time). Â And customers use their smartphones and tablets to communicate, shop, search, travel, play, read, and discover, from dusk to dawn.
The proof that mobile usageâand mobile marketingâare surging in popularity isnât just in knowing there are 1.4 billion smartphones in use around the world; the evidence lies in the latest research on how and why customers and marketers are crazy about their mobile devices.
Consumers check their mobile devices 150 times a day.
Ninety percent of the time mobile users respond to text messages within 90 seconds of receiving them.
Seventy-nine percent of smartphone owners use their devices to buy products and services
Consider that customers use their smartphones and tablets to email, text, post, tweet, buy, and connect. This means that mobile is a multi-channel âproduct,â and that marketers can use mobile marketing in a number of ways. For example, marketers can measure what customers want in a brand. Â They can advertise, post messages, and move customers to commerce sites to view their products. Â Finally, they can answer customersâ questions and measure their satisfaction with a purchase.
According to a provider of multi-channel communications to some of the worldâs best retail brands, 20 percent of all current mobile traffic goes to e-commerce sites.
If youâre still not convinced of the value of mobile marketing, consider that customers spent $182 billion on mobile commerce last year alone. Â And that number is estimated to grow to $707 billion by 2018.
Whatâs more, mobile empowers marketers to create, deliver, and measure personalized marketing campaigns. âNothing gets marketers closer to consumers than mobile,â says Greg Stuart, CEO of the Mobile Marketing Association. Â âThere is no other platform that is as personal and pervasive.â
Because mobile is personal, research shows that one campaign message doesnât appeal to all consumers. Â In a one-message-fits-all campaign, the marketer sends a single message to teens, seniors, business professionals, and other target groups.
For years marketers bought 30-second radio commercials and mailed brochures to millions of homes. Â Research shows, however, that these campaigns may entice some but not all of the consumers reached. Â Mobile marketing calls for a focus on each customer group by deploying a campaign that is deeply personal and practical.
This article has looked at impressive research findings surrounding mobile. Â The key to making mobile marketing effective is knowing that:
Make mobile marketing a part of your marketing strategy today.
Please note our holiday hours are as follows:
We’re closed from December 24-28, Open December the 29, 30, Closed January 31-2.
All ongoing marketing services will continue throughout the holiday, but we will be unavailable for emails and appointments when we’re closed.
It’s with great excitement we’re announcing the launch of our Mobile Marketing Service!
Mobile, or SMS Marketing is powerful as a standalone or combined with any other digital marketing service.
Why use mobile marketing?Those are powerful indicators of customer engagement. Especially when you consider email open rates are about 22%.
Imagine having hundreds if not thousands of people who want to get SMS messages from you!
Uses for Mobile Marketing:
Try mobile marketing for yourself and save!
text “webme” to 71441 to get a coupon from us for 50% off website updates. *limited time offer expires Jan 15th 2015.
Contact us to set you up. There are no yearly contracts- just month to month! You get your own online mobile marketing dashboard where you can manage your campaigns yourself, or we’ll do it for you for no extra cost!
First, pick a keyword you would like to use ie: pizza” which will be what people message you to opt in. In this case: “text pizza to 71441 for 2 free toppings”
The people who opt in can then receive coupons or promotions from you via text.
Or, you can offer people to opt in to your lists through several different methods- a QR code, an opt in form like the one below that you can use on your website, or the text keyword mode described above.
Each package comes with a set number of keywords and messages you can send each month- it’s works a lot like your package with your phone company, but there is a mobile marketing package for every business budget.
It’s recommended to send out one message per week in the beginning until you get a feel for what’s working and if you should increase or decrease the frequency of your messages.
We are fully compliant with FTC and Canada spam legislation. If someone doesnât want to get mobile marketing messages from you they can simply text Stop and will be opted out immediately.
It’s really affordable- basic packages start at under $69 a month.
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Text “webme” to 71441 to get opted-in to our list- you can see for yourself how easy it is PLUS what a mobile coupon looks like, and how you find the experience.
Or, you can scan this QR code below to get a different coupon off your first mobile marketin
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You can also opt in with the web form below- these can be added to any website or even Facebook!
This spring the 6th annual conference will take place from May 22-23rd 2015.
And we’re so excited to announce Laurel’s submission to speak was accepted!
Laurel will be speaking at Social Media Camp on the topic of her book Social In 17Â alongside notable authors, speakers and marketing experts like…
Renowned marketing consultant, John Jantsch is confirmed as Social Media Camp’s opening keynote speaker.
Best selling author of Duct Tape Marketing, Duct Tape Selling and The Referral Engine, John has been called the âWorldâs Most Practical Small Business Expertâ and Forbes has named Duct Tape Marketing one of the 100 Best Websites for Entrepreneurs.
Laurel is stoked to be in the company of such individuals.
Want to come? Get Your Tickets For Social Media Camp Here:
Since I formed The New Media Group in 2006 it’s been of the utmost importance for me to provide high value, low cost technical services for my clients.
I believe no cost, lifetime support is just the right thing to do and is one of the ways we show we care about your success.
I haven’t increased my web hosting prices, ever.
But, after 9 years, this too must change.
The advent of newer, more interactive technologies necessitate a far more vigilant approach to web hosting, and our costs have gone up.
As of Jan 1 2015 all standard email and web hosting packages will now cost $299 + GST for the year.Â
This package is still incredible value as it includes website hosting, email hosting and live-person support from real people who care.
For those who need more email storage, we now offer a 3 Gig Mailbox for only $5/user/month.
For more information, please contact me directly.
WordPress Whisperer Wanted
In fact, you abhor the mediocrity in much of whatâs on the web.
As an experienced and successful web development professional, you hold yourself personally accountable to a higher standard than many.
You attribute your success to your trifecta of skills- youâre a competent business person, you possess above average technical skills AND solid design/UX abilities.
Because of your skills and quality of output youâre already successfully contracting for clients and agencies alike. The result- you have a solid portfolio which shows competence and cleverness in applying the latest in SEO, social and conversion techniques.
What youâre looking for is an opportunity to supplement your existing work and pay with a hassle free, steady, ongoing contract with significant growth potential.
You want people that are easy to work with and have been doing this for long enough to get our of your way. You want the wireframe, the content, the keywords and the freedom to show us how itâs done.
If this sounds like you, then you may just be the web whisperer weâre looking for.
Weâre a busy yet organized web consultancy with operations across Western Canada and clients worldwide.
We are expanding our development team to meet increased demand. Projects would be smaller to start and expanding and increasing in scope as our working relationship grows.
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