Social Media (Mini) Unconference

This is our first unconference being hosted in NYC and we're really looking forward to seeing you there!

The theme of the unconference is SOCIAL MEDIA. We have 3 topics set aside:

1. What I learned: Essentials of Social Media, strategies for appropriate audiences - Plus in depth audience Q&A.

2. What I learned: Managing other companies Social Media channels and how I've applied it to my startup.

3. What I learned: Building your network online and implementing it offline.

Each section lasts 25 minutes, including Q&A. There is 1 main speaker for each session with 2 slots for adhoc speakers to schedule themselves in.

Speakers (in order of presentation)

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Brad Dressler, Owner/ CEO at Pro Social Media Coaching and Marketing, has always been passionate about collaboration, shared knowledge, small businesses and start ups. Pro Social Media Coaching and Marketing is an award winning, full-service marketing agency with an expertise in social media strategy and development. Brad's business evaluates a company’s demographic and marketing needs, then provides hands on training, develops strategic goals and produces resources to accomplish those goals. He looks forward to presenting about "Social Media Essentials" at the Social Media Unconference - as well as providing guidance for start ups and businesses. Feel free to send any questions to Brad for his Q&A Session in advance of the Unconference at brad@prosocialmediacoach.com .

Focus of Discussion: Brief coverage of main social media channels, how Brad (and his clients) have utilized them and general Q&A. Brad will answer questions specific to your company, such as whether you need to be on one of / all of the main US social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn.

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Gina Waldhorn, Partner at Evol8tion (Startup for Brands), is a strategic leader who develops insights based communications, marketing, and technology solutions that overcome business challenges to grow great brands. Fueled by creativity, inspired by Silicon Valley, with a drive for innovation. Evol8tion matches early stage startups with established brands to partner via mentoring, pilot programs and/or investment. Find out more at http://www.startupsforbrands.com or @Evol8tion (http://twitter.com/evol8tion)

Focus of Discussion: Gina will be discussing her experience working to develop online media strategies for / with large brands and how she's taken that experience and utilized it to develop Evol8tion. Gina will answer questions about how one should work with larger brands whether it involves managing / developing media strategies or forming partnerships.

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Rik Willard, President & CEO at RULE7MEDIA LLC, is a Digital Consultant and StartUp Professional with over 20 years experience in advanced B2B and B2C communications in Media, Luxury and Energy sectors. Identifying, incubating and facilitating funding for early-stage digital companies. Rik is an acknowledged pioneer in location-based and engagement media including DOOH and large-public screen projects, content production, CMS, mobile and social media.

Focus of Discussion: Rik will be discussing how he built his network through traditional and online media, and took that offline. He will be answering questions about how one can (and why one should) connect the online and offline relationships we develop.

Additional Info:

How to become a main speaker: Email Luisa (NYSA Co-organizer) - FULL

How to become an adhoc speaker: Show up early on the day of the event, grab a post-it, write your name and a short description, include the section of the floor you'll be speaking at, and stick-it below the appropriate topic.

We are charging $5 for the meetup - this covers drinks and light snacks.

The first session begins at 7pm sharp.

Our Venue Sponsor is:

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Located steps from Union Square, the Wix Lounge is a completely free co-working and eventspace for creative professionals. Grab your laptop, pop into the Lounge and enjoy a productiveworkday, great networking opportunities, and amazing events. Active since 2010, the WixLounge is run by Wix.com, a free website publishing platform providing user friendly tools forbuilding beautiful, easy-to-make desktop, mobile, and Facebook sites. The Wix Lounge providesfree support to Wix.com users, giving them help and advice for making the ideal website. Tolearn more about the Wix Lounge, please visit www.wixlounge.com.