Upcoming Events

  • June 16, 2010 - DSA Breakfast - Promoting Your Business in a Socially Networked World
    June 16th, 2010 7:30am-9:30am Royal Glenora Club, Edmonton (11160 River Valley Road).
    Guest Speaker: Allan Marston (See details below) (Register Now...)
    $20 cash/cheque at the door

  • June 22, 2010 - All Associations BBQ - Calgary
    See Digital Alberta's Website for details (www.DigitalAlberta.com)

  • June 25, 2010 - ICT Council AGM Luncheon - Digital Economy Summit
    Olds College, Olds Alberta $30 11:45am - 3:30pm (Details...)

 

Promoting Your Business in a Socially Networked World

June 16th, 2010 7:30am-9:30am Royal Glenora Club, Edmonton (11160 River Valley Road).

Today, radio and/or TV advertising is useless on its own; by itself, it’s "just noise". To be effective, advertising must direct potential clients to your website or blog and inspire readers to interact with your company using their preferred form of media (traditional or social media). Learn how to use social media to inspire, motivate and engage your customers more effectively so they join discussion groups, provide comments, and tweet about you.

 

Allan Marston, VP of Marketing & Sales and co-founder of Meritopia, will be presenting and leading a discussion on Social Media strategies that can enhance your business. Allan has co-founded two technology companies, has CEO experience, and has successfully taken a company to Silicon Valley. Allan has over 25 years in the retail sector working with several major Canadian retailers including Holt Renfrew. He is a seasoned corporate executive who has led and advised sales, marketing, and human resource departments. more...