Upcoming Speaking Engagements for Spring 2010

I’m really excited to be speaking at a number of conferences and organizations over the next couple of months. Below are some of the highlights, with more to come soon. Check out my Speaking page for my full schedule.

AAF District 7 Conference (April 23)

This weekend I’ll be leading two workshops at the AAF (American Advertising Federation) District 7 Spring Conference. In the first workshop, I’m going to talk about 5 online marketing tactics everyone should be utilizing, with practical tips on getting started with each. In the second workshop, I’m going to be discussing social media trends and looking at alternative ways to use social media for brand awareness and public/customer relations. [Read more...]

Speaking at Coastal Carolinas AdFed About the Mobile Web

I will be speaking at the Coastal Carolinas AAF (American Advertising Federation) tomorrow about capitalizing on the mobile web. I’ll be speaking about how mobile Internet access is growing exponentially and how marketers and businesses can capitalize on that growth both by building mobile-optimized websites and by utilizing mobile marketing.

This is my first trip to Myrtle Beach, and I’m excited to see coastal South Carolina again. I lived in South Carolina for a good part of my childhood, and think it is a truly beautiful place.

You can read more information about the Coastal Carolinas AAF on their website. If you happen to be in the area, you can register for the luncheon here.

Using Social Media for Brand Awareness and Marketing (Presentation)

Last week I spoke to the Jackson, MS American Advertising Federation chapter on social media, and specifically how to use social media for brand awareness and marketing. I also touched on the importance of monitoring your brand.

Below are the slides of the presentation hosted on SlideShare:

I also recorded the audio of the presentation and exported it as a movie synced with the slides. Below is the complete presentation (slides and audio) hosted on Vimeo:

Using Social Media for Brand Awareness and Marketing from Brandon Eley on Vimeo.

Capitalizing on the Mobile Web

Last Thursday I spoke to the Montgomery, Alabama AdFed (American Advertising Federation) chapter on mobile web design and marketing. The presentation, Capitalizing on the Mobile Web, is embedded below for your viewing pleasure.

Below is a video presentation with audio:

Capitalizing on the Mobile Web from Brandon Eley on Vimeo.

Social Media Presentation for Mobile Bay AAF

Social Media Marketing for Businesses

Yesterday I was in Mobile, AL speaking at the monthly Mobile Bay AAF chapter meeting about Social Media. Specifically, I was talking about using Social Media, namely Facebook and Twitter, for businesses.

I was expecting a crowd of about 35-40 people, typical of most monthly Ad Fed meetings. We had a great turnout, and approximately 80 people showed up! It was so packed, there wasn’t enough seating or food for everyone. I’ve since found out that it was the largest crowd for a monthly speaker in two years! (I’m honored)

Thank you to Laura Burton and Sarah Jones for being excellent hosts. I really enjoyed dinner and conversation at Felix’s Fish Camp. It was great meeting you both, and all the members and guests of the Mobile Bay AAF.

Below are the slides from my presentation.