As the end of 2016 rapidly approaches, it’s time to start thinking about goals for the new year. Maybe you have a personal fitness goal to run a sub 7-minute mile. Or maybe you are social media marketer who wants to craft the most effective and efficient content strategy out there. Check out these 4 social media conferences to continue your journey of growth:
Social Media Strategies Summit
When: February 7-9, 2017
Where: San Francisco
Heavyweights in the marketing and digital strategy universe bind together to instill social media wisdom in attendees. From industry leaders at Mozilla to Gatorade or Banana Republic, the Social Media Strategies Summit is the perfect opportunity to begin a transformation. One of the conference’s main focuses is building “a content strategy that’s sustainable, scalable and drives business growth.” Sound interesting? Sign up!
Social Tools Summit
When: TBD (potentially mid-April 2017)
Where: Boston
Perhaps you are well aware of the social media strategies available to you. What you really need is a deeper understanding of the tools at your disposal. How can you best utilize them? Which tools work best for what industry, content, or particular topic? What changes have occurred in these tools and platforms? Analyze the ROI of social tools while expanding your professional network at next year’s Social Tools Summit.
VidCon
When: June 21-24, 2017
Where: Anaheim at the Anaheim Convention Center
With an emphasis on online video, VidCon is a great conference for presenters searching for the latest research into motion visual results, generational media consumption, prominent project explanations, and more. Attendees have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of engaging gamers through video or even participate in a discussion of what constitutes an “active” online community.
Spark
When: May 18, 2017
Where: Washington, D.C. at the Knight Conference Center
The name is vague, but the objective is clear. Spark is a one-day conference that encourages the use of reliable data to support content creativity. Learn how to combine analytical results with creative marketing.
Make a New Year’s resolution to beef up your social media strategy. Register for one, two, or all of the conferences described above. And for immediate social media tips and tricks, review these resources:
The Presenter’s Guide to Social Media
How to Market Your Webinar on Social Media
6 Solutions for Social Media Displays at Conferences
