3 Reasons Why Marketers Shouldn’t Miss Social Media Week 2013

Social Media Week 2013 takes place in February and September and is celebrating it’s fifth year. It continues to grow with thousands of people attending annually in cities worldwide. Social Media Week explores the kind of trends, entrepreneurs and technologies that are shaping the future of social media. Veteran brands such as Coca-Cola, Google and others also use it to launch their products and services.

For not just marketers but also tech entrepreneurs, brand managers and Web developers, it provides the opportunity to view dozens of lectures and panels on all aspects of social media, including ways to integrate social media into your event marketing plans. As we increasingly enter a world where not being on social media can be detrimental to your business, the chance to attend the conferences, panels, workshops and events offered at this conference is an opportunity not to be missed.

Some of the benefits attendance might bring you and your brand include:

1. Networking

Social Media Week can be an invaluable chance to meet and network with prospective clients, mentors and those in your same industry. This conference’s mission is based on collaboration, learning and the sharing of ideas and information. So as well as finding inspiration in other’s strategies you can also introduce your own and get top influencers interested in what your brand has to offer.

2. Learning New Strategies

Social Media Week showcases some of the best ideas, strategies and insights of new technology. It is a great place to learn new and better ways to engage fans and potential customers, such as allowing people to interact with your brand through social media at events, so your business stays ahead of the pack. You might just come across many innovative approaches or great ideas for your business.

3. Witnessing What Others Are Doing

The social media environment is one that is constantly changing and evolving, so staying up-to-date on the dos and don’ts can be challenging. Find out at Social Media Week how to be a part of the online conversation that builds a base of trust and camaraderie around your brand. Plus, take the time to attend some events that might be out of your regular interest areas as well, to catch a glimpse of what others are doing in different industries.

Social media is playing an increasingly important role in marketing today, as we are well aware of at Keshot Photo Booths. Make sure your brand is also a part of this exciting new social world that can expand your visibility and revenue by attending Social Media Week 2013.