October 15, 2010

SES Chicago 2010 advanced blog coverage continued!

InnovatorsDigest  Search Engine & Social Media Innovation: Attend SES Chicago

eM+C  Why the World Wide Web Should be the World Wild Web
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ChiCitySports  Interview with Jonathan Blum

Bruce Clay  4 Questions with Avinash Kaushik: Kick-Ass Web Analytics

360 Digital Influence blog  SES Chicago interview with Chris Long

360 Digital Influence blog SES Chicago: Twitter Nation & Automation

Outspoken Media   Benu Aggarwal on Local Search Ranking Factors

Outspoken Media  Talking Link Magnets with Aaron Kahlow

Socialmedia.biz  Are you ready for when the curtain goes up?

Examiner.com  Ten Preparation Tips for SES Chicago

Socialtechpop  SES Chicago

Promedia  SES Chicago 2010 Next Week

lightspandigital  Don't Miss the Lightspan Social Media & SEO Workshop at SES Chicago, Oct. 18

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October 13, 2010

SES Chicago to Feature Panels and Sessions Emphasizing Chicago Area Economy and Politics

Chicago Metropolitan Area Retail and Manufacturing to Be Focus of Region-specific Panels at October Conference

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) October 12, 2010 -- SES Chicago will feature several panels and presentations with a Chicago-area focus, specifically targeting the metropolitan area's retail and manufacturing sector, politics and their corresponding online presence. The conference will be held at the Chicago Hilton, October 18-22. For SES Chicago registration details and rates and to receive the early-bird discount of up to $250, complete the SES Chicago registration form by October 1.
"Chicago has long been notable for its steady, thriving economy and as the center of operations for thousands of businesses both large and small," remarked Mari Luangrath, founder of Chicago business Foiled Cupcakes and a presenter at SES Chicago. "SES Chicago is a great place for local Chicago area businesses to come together and discuss strategies concerning social media and online marketing, as well as to network and develop strong local business relationships. The last time I attended SES, I had such a positive experience and met hundreds of new contacts that helped my business grow tremendously. I don't expect anything less from SES Chicago 2010!"

On Tuesday, October 19, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m., the Social Media Club Chicago is sponsoring a networking event in the SES Expo Hall of the Chicago Hilton. All SES Chicago attendees are invited to join them for drinks and presentations by selected speakers who will address the big questions facing the social media space.

The following panels are notable for their relevance to the Chicago metropolitan area:
Digital Marketing on the Political Edge
Tuesday, October 19, 4:15 p.m.
President Obama's campaign effectively used online marketing and, with the mid-term elections on the horizon, this panel will take a look at how organizations - specifically Chicago-based ones - are utilizing online marketing and how news organizations are covering campaigns.

Search and Packaged Goods
Wednesday, October 20 at 1:00 p.m.
Consumer packaged goods marketing budgets still devote less than 1% of their budget to search. Why such a microscopic amount? This session will examine the high-growth opportunities and untapped potential of search marketing for consumer brands.

Holiday Shopping Tactics
Wednesday, October 20 at 1:00 p.m.
This presentation will focus on how to swoop in and invigorate holiday campaigns when everyone else has called it quits for the year. Even late in the season, there is always something a marketer can do to breathe new life into a holiday search campaign.

Shoes, Cupcakes and Social Media: Building an Army of Brand Ambassadors
Thursday, October 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Foiled Cupcakes founder and social media enthusiast Mari Luangrath shares three easy ways to channel prospects into buyers during the launch and growth stages of any online business. Concrete examples of social media campaigns will be demonstrated, as well as potential mishaps and pitfalls to be avoided.

For SES Chicago registration details and rates and to receive the early-bird discount of up to $250, complete the SES Chicago registration form by October 1.

For more information about SES Chicago, visit https://searchenginesstrategies.com/chicago/

About SES
Incisive Media's SES is a leading global conference and training series focused on search engine marketing. Other Incisive resources for interactive marketers include ClickZ for digital marketing news, information, commentary, advice, opinion and research and Search Engine Watch, which provides news and information about search, analysis of the search engine industry and tools for improving search marketing effectiveness.

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For more news and event updates visit the SES blog at: https://searchenginesstrategies.com/

For more information, contact:
Greg Jarboe, SEO-PR, Inc.
978-549-9537

Christian Georgeou, Incisive Media
212-457-7844

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