WOMM/Social Networking Day - August 7, 2008
Overview:
More and more eCommerce companies are seeking ways to utilize and harness the power of social networks. Innovators have realized the opportunity to community build and make connections that go beyond commerce. This day examines how you can leverage the power of social networking to pull customers to your site and engage with your brand. The presenters also examine how you can effectively monetize your social networking initiatives.
Word Of Mouth Marketing & Social Networking Day themes and topics include:
- Utilizing social networking as a means of harnessing the power of the customer (without trying to “harness” the customer)
- Leveraging customer reviews as a tool for validating the reliability of your products
- Getting your customers to interact with your brand in a way that can manifest back to your P&L
- Differentiating between the hype and what you need to stay on top of
- Finding your customer advocates and making them a virtual part of your marketing initiatives
Word Of Mouth Marketing & Social Networking Day Format: Case-Study Presentations, Panel Discussions
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| 8:45 |
Registration & Networking Breakfast |
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| 9:15 |
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Jay Shaffer, VP, Worldwide Sales & Marketing, PowerReviews |
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| 9:30 |
Exploring Social Strategies That Work
Josh Bernoff, Vice President & Principal Analyst, Forrester Research |
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| 10:05 |
Unleashing The Power Of Web 2.0
Mike Gamson, GM New Business, LinkedIn |
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| 10:45 |
Panel Discussion: Leveraging Social Media To Build Content, Increase SEO Rankings And Create Enhanced User Experiences
Josh Greene, Director, Online Marketing, Discovery Communications
Jack Kiefer, President & CEO, BabyAge
Daniel Neely, CEO, Networked Insights |
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| 11:20 |
Coffee & Refreshments |
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| 11:50 |
Identifying And Building Advocacy And Communities Around Your Brand
Beth Ferreira, VP Operations, Etsy |
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| 12:25 |
Panel Discussion: Introducing Customer Reviews To Drive Sales & Build Customer Loyalty
Lauren Freedman, President, the e-tailing group, inc.
Jay Greenberg, Director, eCommerce, Spencer Gifts
Josh Himwich, Director of Content Solutions, Diapers.com
Dana Kevish, eCommerce Marketing Manager, Ace Hardware |
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| 1:00 |
End Of Word Of Mouth Marketing & Social Networking Day (Lunch provided for all attendees) |
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