BIZBUZZ SOCIAL MEDIA CONFERENCE COMING TO HARTFORD

HARTFORD, CT, Sept. 23, 2010 – BizBuzz Social Media Conference is coming to Hartford on Tuesday, Nov. 16.  This full-day conference will explore the impact social media has on marketing, advertising and public relations as well as the latest tools to engage the public. Participants will learn how to use social media for marketing, customer service, and public relations. There will be three tracks available for conference participants: Nuts and Bolts, Marketing, and Business Management.  BizBuzz is presented by Site-Seeker, Inc.  The event will be held at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

“Social media is dramatically changing how traditional marketing media is used for brand development and sales,” points out conference chair, Kathy Hokunson, Sales and Marketing VP, Site-Seeker.  “BizBuzz will explore how social media is successfully used today through case studies from local companies, but will also delve deeply into the practical uses of each tool. The Hartford conference’s theme is ‘Where the idle chatter stops … and the practical business conversation begins.’”

While most of the program is set, there are still a few spots open for presenters in brand management.  Conference presenters are also looking for CEOs who blog and case studies of small and medium size firms that have successfully integrated social media into their marketing program.  Those interested in presenting should email Kathy Hokunson at kathyhokunson@site-seeker.com by Oct. 1.

BizBuzz was first presented in Syracuse, NY last spring and will be held in Rochester, NY on Nov. 2.  Hartford is the only Connecticut site this year.  “The first conference in Syracuse was such a success, that we’re already planning a second on that site for next spring,” says Hokunson.  “In addition, we added the other two sites based on request from businesses in those areas.”

There are also opportunities for sponsors.  Sponsorships range from $6,500 to be a presenting sponsor to $500.00 as a “Tweet Up” sponsor.  Custom sponsorship packages are also available and some sponsorship packages have limited numbers.  There will also be a trade show throughout the day.   Those interested in sponsorships or trade show booths should contact Dan Salamone at

dansalamone@site-seeker.com

Early Bird tickets are $120 until Oct. 1.  After that, tickets will be priced at $140.00. Discount tickets will be available for students at $80.00, with a valid student ID.  To register or for more information go to: www.bizbuzzsocialmediaconference.com.

BizBuzz conferences are presented throughout the Northeast by Site Seeker, Inc., BirdbathBUZZ, Mac Village Productions and its other major sponsors.  They offer business owners and marketing communications professions a look at best practices for using social media productively.  All explore the impact social media has on marketing, advertising and PR and give participants a first look at the latest tools to engage the public. Sponsors for the Hartford conference include Site-Seeker, Inc.; Digital Vertical Marketing; Mac Village Productions; birdbathBUZZ; The Events Company; Visual Technologies; Plus Sign Graphics and Andrea Obston Marketing Communications.  For more information, including registration and sponsorship packages see: www.bizbuzzsocialmediaconference.com.  Follow BizBuzz on twitter: @bizbuzz

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