social media @ the beach event sponsorship prospectus
DESCRIPTION
Conceptualized and organized by local Virginia Beach residents, Social Media At The Beach will held on January 23 from 10AM to 5PM at Peabody’s and is designed to educated attendees about various aspects of social media. Topics range from blogging to search engine optimization (SEO) to best business practices, ensuring both experts and novices, alike, will leave with new information and applicable methods for better ways of engaging in the virtual conversation. Additionally, Social Media At The Beach, by way of group activities will take participants through a step-by-step process of using social media marketing to increase business success. Information includes how to increase brand awareness, improve search engine rankings, and determine which topics to cover. Interested parties can find more information and register for this one-day, seven-hour event at www.socialmediatthebeach.com. A portion of the event’s proceeds will be donated to Mothers Fighting For Others (http://www.mothersfightingforothers.com).TRANSCRIPT
Build brand awareness…increase traffic…
…get your feet wet…
…in next generation marketing!
It’s a new medium that’s critical for marketing in today’s world.Influential companies large and small are finally getting this message.Discovering how to use social media effectively has broughtimmense success to organizations like Dell, Jet Blue, Ford – even TheAmerican Red Cross. To thrive, it’s critical that you execute socialmedia marketing correctly and reach customers who occupy thesocial media space. Sponsoring Social Media @ the Beach will giveyou a major advantage to accomplish these goals.
“Social Media Is Not a Trend.”
Your customers love social media!
• 77% of active web users read blogs
• Largest age group on Twitter is adults ages 35-49
• 45% of Facebook’s US audience is 26 or older
• Facebook’s greatest growth now comes from
users ages 35 – 49
• 51% of LinkedIn users are ages 25-34
You’ll be face-to-face with customers all day!
• Small to large business employees & owners
• Casual and professional bloggers
• Marketers
• Entrepreneurs
• Students
• Moms, dads, and grandparents
Why Sponsor SMATB?
Social Media @ The BeachSaturday, January 23, 2010
Virginia Beach, Virginia
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Who will attend?This public event is open to anyone of any age interested in learning and sharing info about social media. Attendees’ knowledge of social media will vary from inexperienced to advanced.
How many people will attend?250+ attendees are expected.
What information will be discussed?Speakers and attendees will discuss social media skills including:
Facebook Twitter New Media Technology New Media Marketing Blogging, Vlogging, Podcasting Reputation and Brand Management Improving Search Engine Rankings & Exposure LinkedIn for Career Enhancement and Job Search
Experienced local social media professionals will moderate this interactive group event.Our format is refreshingly unique; we are dedicated to sharing experiences andinformation without self-promotion of speakers. Focus will be placed on two main goals:
Boosting personal social networking skills Building a business using social media marketing
Guest Key Note Speaker: Jeff Turnerhttp://www.jeffturner.info/
Founder of Real Estate Shows & Advisor to Social Media Marketing Institute. Jeff has nearly over 20 years as both a successful entrepreneur and a senior executive in a large corporation
Social Media Made Easy
Contact us if you want to reserve an exclusive item. Some items may already be reserved.
LUNCH / TABLES – Recognition during lunch & at vendor tables
T-SHIRTS – Will add logo exclusively
BADGES – Will add logo exclusively
LANYARDS – Will add company name exclusively
BANNER – Will add logo to main banner
For Only $250, Sponsors Will Receive…
Funds Cover Exclusive Items
Alternative Sponsorship Options We appreciate any merchandise, gift certificates, etc. you may offer for door prizes
We welcome donations for Swag Goodies (logo items such as pens, USB drives etc.)
Any of the items listed above can be donated directly to us. Any funds contributed will be used to procure event items for which you will be recognized.
Want to do more? Get increased, top-level exposure with contributions over $500. Contact Event Coordinator for more details.
Any other ideas? Tell us! This is about YOU!
Two free tickets to the event
Info in the event program
Exposure before / during / after event
Discounts for future events
Company website link onSocialMediaBeach.com
Weekly multi-media exposure(blogs, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube)
Thank you for your consideration.Please contact Event Coordinator,Cara Mandart, to discuss yourpreference and make arrangements.
Small Effort, BIG Exposure
A Portion of proceeds goes to MFFO
MFFO is dedicated to providing orphans and vulnerable childrenwith opportunities their parents would have provided.http://www.mothersfightingforothers.com
Social media is aboutstrengthening communities,online and off. Social Media @The Beach wants to do our part.Therefore, a portion of all eventproceeds & attendee donationswill go to Mothers Fighting ForOthers Organization.
Cell: (757) 619-7116
Facebook.com/caramandart Twitter.com/caramandart Linkedin.com/in/caramandart
www.SocialMediaBeach.com
Mandart cox.net