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Content has become the secret weapon of startups and small businesses in the web. It’s a great way to engage readers, offer value, and create loyalty at the same time. That’s why having a balanced, well-thought and engaging content strategy is a must.

An infographic is a compelling way to use visual content to tell a rich story at a glance. Well-designed and executed infographics have become a thriving and essential part of any integrated content marketing strategy. Infographics can serve as a powerful weapon in your content marketing toolbelt. On a basic human level, visuals naturally increase engagement, and with all the competition for attention on the web, it takes more than just creative wording to catch a reader's attention.

At our August meetup, we will discuss content marketing and data visualization using infographics with a panel of experts. This month's meetup is sponsored by Piktochart as part of their #PiktoTour event series.

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Jacqueline Jensen, Community Evangelist at Piktochart

Jacqueline Jensen is the Community Evangelist for Piktochart, a former venture-backed startup founder, and a natural born doer. She thrives at the intersection of content and community, and has been a relationship builder, podcast producer, event planner, problem solver, social marketer, project manager, and TEDx speaker. Her interests include travel, yoga, entrepreneurism, startups, learning to code.

Link: https://twitter.com/jackiemjensen

Adam Porsborg, Public Relations Account Executive at The Abbi Agency

Adam Porsborg is the pinnacle of what it means to be a strategic communicator. Armed with his decade of experience working for various Nevada based marketing agencies and in Washington DC at an international crisis communications firm, Adam has successfully helped craft, oversee and execute strategic communications campaigns for tech startups, financial investment firms, manufacturing companies, and international corporations. In his current position at The Abbi Agency, he is considered the go-to guy for strategically infusing client messaging into the media type of their choice and motivating his coworkers to think different and always deliver more than expected.

Link: http://theabbiagency.com/

Benjamin Weiser

Ben is a seasoned Front-End Developer who comes from a background in SEO, and affiliate marketing. Through applying web best practices, and with years of experience in online marketing he builds websites that help small business owners become more profitable. He also blog regularly at benweiser.com (http://Benweiser.com) and contributes to the local WordPress Meet Up and Adobe User Group.

Lauralie Ezra

Lauralie Ezra is a communications expert specializing in social media solutions for large and small companies. She is the founder of two companies: Crowd Siren and Social Media Models. Lauralie is a native of Las Vegas and has provided strategic services for clients locally and across the country from California to New York.

Link: http://www.crowdsiren.com/

About Piktochart

Piktochart is an intuitive, easy-to-use infographic platform that helps non-designers create beautiful visuals within minutes. Users create impactful presentations, powerful reports, and see an increase in engagement across social media platforms with eye-catching graphics. The company's 3 million users are a mix of marketers, bloggers, business owners, teachers, entrepreneurs, and students who use Piktochart to tell their story.

Link: http://piktochart.com/