If you’re like me then you’re always looking to learn something new in the industry. From what’s up and coming in mobile search, to proving ROI for social media, there always seems to be someone’s new and exciting ideas available online to learn and share. But it’s a whole different experience when you stop reading something online, and hear the expert speak at a conference or event. This September 9th get ready Phoenix, Social Media AZ is back.

On September 9th attendees of the third SMAZ conference will learn applied social media practices, and many presenters will be showing how successful strategies have worked for their businesses or clients. In addition, the Online Marketing Institute (OMI) is presenting their social media workshop, complete with case study research from the leading universities and research firms. This 2 hour workshop is $79 (save 30% if attending SMAZ by using code OMISMAZ30, register here).

Speakers at SMAZ include:
• Greg Chapman – President of Sitewire?
• Laurie G Buczek – Enterprise 2.0 Program Manager, Intel Corporation
• Matt O’Brien – President, Mint Social
• Michael Roberts – President, SpyFu.com
• Sheila Kloefkorn – Founder & President, KEO Marketing
• Arnie Kuenn – President, Vertical Measures
• Mike Corak – VP of Strategy & Interactive Services, Tallwave
• Bret Giles – President, AgencySide
• Fred von Graf – President, Web3Mavens, LLC
• Tiffany Winman – Social Media Strategist, IBM
• Jeff Moriarty – Director Social Media, Sitewire
• Bart Steiner – CEO and Founder, Bulbstorm, Inc.
• Fionn Downhill – President, Elixir Interactive
• Linda Vandevrede – Public Relations Consultant & Author
• Evo Terra – Digital Business Strategist, Sitewire
• Dean Wright – VP Marketing, Tripware.com

Interested in attending? Here are a few more details:

Register for tickets: Full Access All Day Tickets available, special pricing for students or previous attendees (buy one get 2nd 50% off!). Register here.

See the buzz: Check out all the peeps already tweeting about the event (you might even find a coupon code or two!). #SMAZ

Be there: MadCap Theater – 730 S. Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281 on September 9th, 2010 (view map here).

Parking: There will be free and discounted parking available. Once you register you’ll get more details.

Kaila Strong

Kaila is a Sr. Account Manager at Vertical Measures. She works directly with clients to evaluate and analyze their overall Internet Marketing needs, creates sales proposals and recommendations. In addition she regularly reports on client rankings, gives SEO advice to brands in a variety of industries and manages client expectations.

Kaila has a background in social media marketing, link building, SEO and content marketing. She’s an active blogger on SearchEngineWatch.com, and an avid social media user (@cliquekaila on Twitter). She brings her experience to the table with new clients and enjoys writing about her experiences as well here on the VM blog and throughout the web.

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In the Phoenix Metro area on January 25th and interested in social media for your business? Check out Social Media AZ, an event for local business professionals to learn from experts in the field. Our own Arnie Kuenn will be presenting "Social Media and Search" at the event. Several other presenters will be there including Jason Baer (Convince & Convert), Noah Plumb (GoDaddy), Laurie Buczek (Intel), Mike Corak (Off Madison Avenue), and Jeff Moriarty (Sitewire) just to name a few. This will be a great way for business professionals to learn more about social media, and search engine marketing.

The event will be held at the MadCap Theaters in downtown Tempe, and tickets are still available for purchase. Use discount code ‘smazzie’ to get a whopping 45% off your ticket! Quite a few of the Vertical Measures staff will be in attendance. Hope to see you there!

Kaila Strong

Kaila is a Sr. Account Manager at Vertical Measures. She works directly with clients to evaluate and analyze their overall Internet Marketing needs, creates sales proposals and recommendations. In addition she regularly reports on client rankings, gives SEO advice to brands in a variety of industries and manages client expectations.

Kaila has a background in social media marketing, link building, SEO and content marketing. She’s an active blogger on SearchEngineWatch.com, and an avid social media user (@cliquekaila on Twitter). She brings her experience to the table with new clients and enjoys writing about her experiences as well here on the VM blog and throughout the web.

Website – Twitter – More Posts