Why is it so important to attend social media conferences

Having a job in social media is amazing.  There are still lots of people who think that you just sit on Facebook all day, but there is more to it than that.  One figures out your social media strategy, finding the right time to post, understanding what works and what does not, and building strong connections with clients and fans on a daily basis.  By attending a conference one is able to connect with others who are like you.   You can learn from others as well as what is new and evolving in the … [Read more...]

3 Takeaways from Internet Summit 2011

Social Buzz Lab at Internet Summit 2011

The Social Buzz Lab attended the Internet Summit 2011 last week in Raleigh North Carolina. More than 1800 technology, marketing and social media professionals emerged eager to learn from the 120 presenters representing some of the most influential companies including representatives from Google, Yahoo, Discovery Communications, TheLadders , ESPN and keynote speaker, Gary Vaynerchuk, Co-founder of VaynerMedia and host of DailyGrape.com. We returned from the Internet Summit so pumped up and … [Read more...]