Slide 1: Build brand awareness…increase traffic…
…get your feet wet…
…in next generation marketing!
Slide 2: “Social Media Is Not a Trend.”
It’s a new medium that’s critical for marketing in today’s world. Influential companies large and small are finally getting this message. Discovering how to use social media effectively has brought immense success to organizations like Dell, Jet Blue, Ford – even The American Red Cross. To thrive, it’s critical that you execute social media marketing correctly and reach customers who occupy the social media space. Sponsoring Social Media @ the Beach will give you a major advantage to accomplish these goals.
Why Sponsor SMATB?
Your customers love social media!
• 77% of active web users read blogs • Largest age group on Twitter is adults ages 35-49 • 45% of Facebook’s US audience is 26 or older • Facebook’s greatest growth now comes from users ages 35 – 49 • 51% of LinkedIn users are ages 25-34
You’ll be face-to-face with customers all day!
• Small to large business employees & owners • Casual and professional bloggers • Marketers • Entrepreneurs • Students • Moms, dads, and grandparents
Slide 3: Social Media @ The Beach
Saturday, January 23, 2010 Virginia Beach, Virginia 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Guest Key Note Speaker: Jeff Turner
http://www.jeffturner.info/
Founder of Real Estate Shows & Advisor to Social Media Marketing Institute. Jeff has nearly over 20 years as both a successful entrepreneur and a senior executive in a large corporation
Social Media Made Easy
Experienced local social media professionals will moderate this interactive group event. Our format is refreshingly unique; we are dedicated to sharing experiences and information without self-promotion of speakers. Focus will be placed on two main goals: Boosting personal social networking skills Building a business using social media marketing
Who will attend? This public event is open to anyone of any age interested in learning and sharing info about social media. Attendees’ knowledge of social media will vary from inexperienced to advanced. How many people will attend? 250+ attendees are expected. What information will be discussed? Speakers and attendees will discuss social media skills including: Facebook Twitter New Media Technology New Media Marketing Blogging, Vlogging, Podcasting Reputation and Brand Management Improving Search Engine Rankings & Exposure LinkedIn for Career Enhancement and Job Search
Slide 4: For Only $250, Sponsors Will Receive…
Two free tickets to the event Info in the event program Exposure before / during / after event Discounts for future events Company website link on SocialMediaBeach.com Weekly multi-media exposure (blogs, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube)
Contact us if you want to reserve an exclusive item. Some items may already be reserved.
Funds Cover Exclusive Items
LUNCH / TABLES – Recognition during lunch & at vendor tables
T-SHIRTS – Will add logo exclusively BADGES – Will add logo exclusively LANYARDS – Will add company name exclusively BANNER – Will add logo to main banner
Alternative Sponsorship Options
We appreciate any merchandise, gift certificates, etc. you may offer for door prizes We welcome donations for Swag Goodies (logo items such as pens, USB drives etc.) Any of the items listed above can be donated directly to us. Any funds contributed will be used to procure event items for which you will be recognized. Want to do more? Get increased, top-level exposure with contributions over $500. Contact Event Coordinator for more details. Any other ideas? Tell us! This is about YOU!
Slide 5: A Portion of proceeds goes to MFFO
Social media is about strengthening communities, online and off. Social Media @ The Beach wants to do our part. Therefore, a portion of all event proceeds & attendee donations will go to Mothers Fighting For Others Organization. MFFO is dedicated to providing orphans and vulnerable children with opportunities their parents would have provided. http://www.mothersfightingforothers.com
Small Effort, BIG Exposure
Thank you for your consideration. Please contact Event Coordinator, Cara Mandart, to discuss your preference and make arrangements. Mandart cox.net Cell: (757) 619-7116 Facebook.com/caramandart Twitter.com/caramandart Linkedin.com/in/caramandart www.SocialMediaBeach.com
