Philadelphia Area Chapter - Meeting Professionals International

Event > February 2012 Educational Program

Details

Date(s) & Time(s):

Day: 02/15/2012

• 4:25 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. Roundtable Session (No cost, but registration is required)
• 5:10 p.m. - 5:25 p.m. - Orientation for New, Potential and Existing Members (No cost, but registration is required)
• 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Registration/Cocktail Reception
• 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Program (CEU Credit Available)
• 7:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dessert Reception

Location:

Venue: Sigma Sound Stage, 212 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Venue Details: Click here to visit the Sigma Sound Stage website http://www.sigmasound.com

There are no parking discounts available at any nearby garages, but the closest parking lot is located on Vine Street between 12th and 13th Streets.

"Get into the Groove!!" this month on Wed. Feb 15 at this new and intriguing 12,000 square foot facility nestled in center city, near the convention center district at The Sigma Sound Studio Stage, 212 N. 12th Street, (12th between Race & Vine Streets) Philadelphia, PA. The Studio serves as a talent hub for the creation of music, new media and television and film content. It serves as a creative home for artists, producers, and other creative talent in the music, television & film industries.

Sigma Sound on Twitter: @SigmaSound Philadelphia

http://www.facebook.com/SigmaSoundEntertainment

Description

Topic:

Social Media Success

Summary:

Joel has been involved in social media since the early days of MySpace. In this keynote, he demonstrates why a social media campaign can be an integral part of any business. From Facebook and YouTube to LinkedIn and Twitter, Joel cuts through how businesses CAN use social media and shows how businesses SHOULD use social media. His lively delivery, real-life case studies, and insights gained from experience will give the audience a deep understanding of the benefits of social media and practical strategies for developing a winning social media campaign.

Objectives:

• How to simplify the approach to social media sites and marketing.
• Ability to market and sell more products, services, and/or concepts through social media sites.
• Knowledge of the specific uses of social media sites and which sites to focus on.
• Identify what not to do when using social media sites.

4:25 p.m. Roundtable Session: Ronald M. Vitale, Associate Director, Website Communications, American Association for Cancer Research will discuss the use of social media in promoting interest and attendance at the AACR meetings, how he interfaces with the meetings staff (meeting planners) and some details on his upcoming mobile phone app.

Speaker(s)

Joel Comm is an entrepreneur, NY Times bestselling author, and new media innovator. An expert on harnessing the power of social media and mobile applications to expand your brand’s reach and engage in active relationship marketing, Joel is a sought-after public speaker who leaves his audience inspired, entertained, and armed with strategic tools to create a new media campaign that will explode their business.

Registration Fees

Fees:

Table Top Exhibit (Members): $150.00
Table Top Exhibit (Non-Members): $250.00
Early-Bird MPI Member Registration Fee (Valid Until February 8) : $40.00
Early-Bird Non-Member Registration Fee (Valid Until February 8) : $65.00
Regular MPI Member Registration Fee (Valid February 9 - February 15) : $50.00
Regular Non-Member Registration Fee (Valid February 9 - February 15) : $75.00
Members In-Between Opportunities : $25.00
Students: $10.00
Comp (must be pre-approved by PAMPI to receive this rate) : $0.00

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Registration Information:

Deadline:

02/13/2012

Note:

Additional Information:
Telephone reservations will be not be accepted.

Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the function. No-shows who have registered by fax, mail or via the web, who have not canceled their reservations will be charged the registration fee.

In order to protect our guarantee, professionalism and relationship with our host facility, walk-in reservations will be accommodated space permitting.

A paying MPI member is allowed to bring a guest to two monthly meetings at the non-member registration rate during the fiscal year (July 1-June 30). We encourage all non-members to become full members so that they can take advantage of the many benefits of Meetings Professional International. Any non-member is permitted to attend two monthly programs during the fiscal year (July 1-June 30). The non-member registration fee applies.

PAMPI asks you to be responsible. If you choose to drink alcoholic beverages, please drink responsibly, and take advantage of public transportation. Please don't drink and drive.