The Big Conference

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Chris Brogan Mike Volpe Lynnelle Wilson David Alston Tim Hayden Laurie Brooks Fred Abaroa Corissa
St. Laurent

See what a few of the conference attendees had to say about their business, how they are using social media and why Portland, Maine is a great place to be.

‘Marketing: the management process that identifies, anticipates and satisfies customer requirements profitably’
–The Chartered Institute of Marketing

The fundamentals of marketing haven’t changed –  the tools have changed.

And these new tools have turned businesses upside down. Social media promotes a two-way conversation with your prospects and clients, which is no longer an option; it’s the rule. And while you might realize you need to “join the conversation”, you know a successful social media effort is more than a blog here or a Tweet there; it’s more than learning a new technology.

So, what does it take to be successful in social media?

The Whole Gang at the final Panel Discussion

The Whole Gang at the final Panel Discussion

On October 13, thought leaders driving the growth and education of social media were in Portland, Maine to answer questions like this…

“What can we expect tomorrow?”

Social Media is about listening as much, if not more than talking. At The BIG Conference you’ll be able to listen and talk to:

  • Chris Brogan, New Marketing Labs: The Attention Wars and the Rise of the Trust Agent
  • Mike Volpe, Hubspot: You have fans – so NOW what? Conversion, Landing Pages, Offers
  • Corissa  St. Laurent, Constant Contact: Email Marketing and Social Media
  • David Alston, Radian6: Social media measurement – ROI & SEO: Engagement for business
  • Tim Hayden, GamePlan Experience: Holistic Social Marketing – Experiential and Mobile Media
  • “How’d We Start & When, What, Why’d We Do It?:
    • Laurie Brooks, LLBean
    • Tami Kennedy, Shipyard Brewing Company
    • Fred Abaroa, Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill
  • BIG Dogs Onstage – Panel Discussion and Questions from the Audience & Twitter