Venuefinder.com are inviting 50 venue marketing managers to learn about how the latest tools in digital marketing can help them promote their venue and provide them with an advantage over their competitors when working with event organisers.
Hear from experts from
Adestra,
Google,
WiCastr,
Get Me Connected,
Digital Marketing Institute,
The Live Group,
Periscopix,
Direct Traffic,
UBM, Beam and more.
Topics to be covered include:
- Find out all you need to know about wifi at your venue - we will offer you a chance to put forward wifi questions to a panel of experts.
- Learn about the importance of content marketing and how to implement a successful content plan.
- Discover the future of email marketing.
- Take part in live demonstrations in the latest innovative event technology.
This event is
free to attend and has limited capacity so apply for your place today by
registering.
Date: Monday 16 June 2014
Time: 09.30-18.00
Venue: Bonhill House, 1-3 Bonhill Street, London, EC2A 4BX
(map)
Theme: Digital Marketing
Format: Conference
Twitter:
@venuefinder_com
Contact:
Venuefinder.com14@gmail.com
Click here to register
Agenda
9.30am – Registration and tea/coffee
10am – Forum Starts
10.15am –
Parry Malm from Adestra to talk about latest ideas and the future of email marketing
11am –
Periscopix and Google to talk about how Google+ and other Google tools can help promote your venue.
11.45am – Coffee break
12pm –
WiFi panel discussion with Get Me Connected and WiCastr.
12.45pm –
The Importance of Content Marketing - Direct Traffic (SEO agency)
1.30pm – Lunch/networking
2.15pm –
Panel discussion about innovative technology that can help events/venues with Digital Marketing. Panellists include the Live Group, Beam and GenieConnect.
3pm –
Roundtable session that will offer our guests a chance to speak at dedicated tables with our speakers and get their expert advice
4.30pm – Networking drinks
Places are limited and with only a few spaces remaining, contact us today. We look forward to seeing you there.
See below some information on a few of our speakers:
Matt Glavin, Global Partner Manager, GenieConnect (
www.genie-connect.com)
One of the original members of GenieConnect, Matt has worked with clients such as Cisco, IBM, Reed, Smith Bucklin, UBM, Nike and many more to ensure customers optimise the advantages leading event technology can deliver. An evangelist and expert in Mobile and Web Technology, Matt’s passion starts with tech and expands across marketing strategy and best practice consultancy to increase attendee participation, maximise ROI and data intelligence.
Twitter: @GenieConnect
Adriano Accardo is an Agency Industry Manager at Google UK, specialising in working with the Top UK Performance Agencies in the UK.
He has worked for Google for seven years, in Dublin, the USA, Italy, Brazil and in the Central London office, providing digital solutions for sales and marketing objectives via a variety of Google’s products. Adriano has managed and trained a team of 140 people, set up Customer Service Operations for Google and initiated Google Vendor selection and negotiations in Brazil and Argentina.
Twitter:
@AccardoAdriano
Dylan Wanigasekera is Senior Business Development Manager, who has been working for Periscopix for the last four years. Periscopix is the UK’s fastest growing PPC agency, with clients such as Venuefinder, UBM, Haymarket, Oasis, Coast, Warehouse, Sony, BBC Magazines, Hive, Claire’s, Regatta, Toys R Us, IPC and 200 more.
Dylan specialises in developing digital strategy using Search, Display and Google Analytics for clients, allowing them to use their website as a significant tool for generating leads and sales.
Twitter:
@Periscopix
Sanford Dickert is a product technologist with a passion for addressing social problems with engineering solutions. He works at the intersection of software, hardware and product development and is passionate about building teams, products and companies in markets where others fear to tread. Sanford has developed leading-edge products as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO), VP Engineering and/or Product Director (CPO) in markets such as mobile applications, robotics, telecoms, social media metrics, SaaS, ecommerce, publishing, political technology, marketing analytics and telepresence. He has worked in Silicon Valley, New York, London and elsewhere. He currently works in robotic telepresence
Twitter @sanford
Adam Steadman brings over fifteen years’ experience in information technology and Wi-Fi business operations to Get Me Connected. Extremely knowledgeable and possessing an expert understanding of IT support and broadband hosting services, Adam has an outstanding record in delivering Wi-Fi solutions. Having previously founded The Tech Factory in 2008, Adam’s vision was to create a new company that could provide quality Wi-Fi to live events and conferences.
Twitter @getme_connected
Chris Hutchings is senior SEO manager at Direct Traffic. An SEO & affiliate finance specialist; Chris has leveraged his 10 years of city trading experience to execute ROI performance online marketing & SEO strategies that drives qualified traffic, leads and sales.
Google+ https://plus.google.com/u/1/106896176619687821403/posts
David James is head of SEO at Direct Traffic. An SEO & Digital Marketing Specialist of 10 years who focuses on driving online brand visibility, qualified traffic, leads and sales for web businesses. David’s experience includes advising brands including Mazda, Nissan, Volvo, LG, Lynx, Rolex and Zurich Bank.
Twitter @directtraffic
Over the past decade,
Toby Lewis has transformed one of the most respected and successful traditional event agencies in the country into one which not only survived the downturn but swept the board at the 2013 Event Technology Awards – winning four of the coveted accolades, including the overall Grand Prix Award for ‘truly outstanding levels of achievement in the field of event technology’.
One of the youngest Chartered Directors in the UK, Toby drew on his wide-ranging knowledge of event communications to spearhead the extensive programme of research and development within The Live Group which resulted in this win.
Having worked for years as event consultant to government departments, NDPBs and blue chip companies on complex projects both in the UK and abroad, his advice on content development and digital engagement methodologies is highly prized by organisations like the Financial Conduct Authority, The Health Foundation, Healthwatch and CIMA.
In a climate where the event industry has been hit by swingeing budget cuts, Toby has bucked the trend and brought about a real renaissance in company he leads. He is now building upon The Live Group's unique strength as the only one to offer a fully integrated and complementary suite of digital technologies developed by event experts and delivered by event specialists.
Armine Saidi - A visionary, lover of tech, passionate about team building and turning ideas into reality and driven by leading companies with disruptive technology.
With over 20 years experience in technology driven organizations, Armine draws from his extensive experience in e-commerce, mobile and the entertainment sector. He is the CEO and co-founder of WiCastr, a technology firm that is revolutionizing the way people interact with each other and their surrounding, via all smart devices, without having to depend on the Internet, a cell network or any apps.
Twitter: @WiCastr
Twitter: @itsarmine