SubscribeMarketing Melodie Presents: Digital Media Dinners
A month ago I announced a Call for Speakers for an upcoming event. I’m now excited to announce the first of my Digital Media Dinners event series: Facebook and Twitter for Business.
I’ve met many business owners throughout the past year that are challenged in getting started with Social Media so I’ve taken the initiative to be a resource in this area. My goal for the event is to have attendees walk away with tactical and practical tips they can implement immediately into their marketing strategy. I also want to provide an opportunity for networking and growing business connections.
Every business owner knows they need a social media presence. Going to another event or conference and listening to someone talk about the “importance” of being on social media will not help grow your business. The real value now comes from being empowered with knowledge and tools on how to actually use social media properly. At the Digital Media Dinners attendees will learn hands on tips for excelling in Social Media.
The first Digital Media Dinners event takes place on Tuesday November 9th , 5:30pm at Jasmine Seafood Restaurant. The event will focus on two popular networks, Facebook and Twitter.
EVENT FORMAT:
5:30-6:30: Networking, Buffet Style Dinner
6:30-7: Presentation by Marketing Melodie
7-8: Panel Discussion, Audience Q & A (Panelists will share success stories on how their businesses have expanded with the use of Social Media.)
Confirmed Panelists: Steve Stoloff, CEO of Vavi Sport and Social Club; Daniel Matthews, Marketing Director of the San Diego Asian Film Foundation; additional panelists TBA
Advanced Registration is $45 per person and $55 at the door. Marketing Melodie Facebook Fans will receive $5 off.
Event attendees must pre-register on the event page here. I look forward to seeing everyone at Marketing Melodie’s Inaugural Digital Media Dinners event!
Special thanks goes out to the event venue host, Jasmine Seafood Restaurant. Jasmine serves San Diego’s freshest seafood prepared Cantonese style, just like you’ll find in Hong Kong. Join them for Dim Sum, bring your friends for family-style dinner, or contact them to plan your next reception or business luncheon in their banquet facilities. They’re centrally located in Kearny Mesa, have adjustable private rooms to fit 10 to 200 people and event space for more than 500.
San Diego Asian Film Festival @SDAFF on Social Media
As the San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) is runs strong in it’s 11th year this October 21st- 28th at the Mission Valley UltraStar Hazard Center Cinemas, it’s a great time to recognize how Social Media has revolutionized the power of both event marketing and the movie industry. Social Media has been instrumental in the growth of the film festival for both the event and individual movies.
SDAFF’s Marketing Director, Daniel Matthews shares that “Social Media has allowed us to connect with our audience in ways that weren’t available before. We’re able to personally stay in touch with everyone that we’ve connected with at the festival and create a stronger brand within the community”. With film screenings that pop up throughout the year they’re able to market for those screenings virally. The San Diego Asian Film Festival also uses Social Media to help with contests and promotions during the film festival.
At Marketing Melodie, we support local initiatives of organizations who provide value, education and entertainment to San Diego and recognize events that have strategically incorporated social media into their marketing plan. So in honor the 11th annual San Diego Asian Film Festival, Marketing Melodie’s community will have an opportunity to win passes to the Festival. Five lucky readers will win a pair of tickets for the film festival. To enter to win you must complete both of the following:
1. Follow @MyMelodie on Twitter and Retweet this blog post
2. Leave a comment on this blog post with an idea on how events or movies can use Social Media OR a comment with an example of how an event you’ve attended or movies you’ve seen has successfully used social media.
Winners will be chosen on Thursday October 21st, the opening day of the San Diego Asian Film Festival. Additional film festival details and ticket information can be found on the @SDAFF Twitter account, Facebook Page and the official San Diego Asian Film Festival Website
*Festival tickets are good for any film or panel except the opening and closing night showings of Legend of the Fist or Au Revoir Taipei.
