The cold months are here for many of us, and they are still to come for others. Unlike the conferences held in the warmer months that can happily be conducted outdoors, now it is all about getting out of the rain and snow and enjoying the warmth of an expo hall.
Social media gurus and bloggers have their choice of events this winter. Here are five conferences to check out.
1. NMX
New media is a big part of the online culture of today. Blogging, podcasts, webisodes… they are everywhere, and have a legitimacy that would have been unheard of just a decade ago. They are so prevalent that entire businesses are based around these forms of social, digital content.
This is the premier conferenc
e catering to new media, and this year it will be held January 4 – 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Speakers will include April Grant, Bary Feldman, Aaron Hockley, Jason Easley, Heather Greenwood Davis, Elsie Escobar and dozens more. They also have speed networking…think of it as speed dating for the professional world. Tickets sell out fast, so secure your spot!
2. Social Media Marketing World
Social media marketing is one of the primary forms of advertising on the web today. This event is all about that process, and utilizes the experience of some of the best marketers in the game today. The conference it
self is also very socially minded, which is a benefit to those who want more than just the usual content exchange.
Lots of networking parties and opportunities, a ton of keynotes and lectures, lots of breaks and fascinating sessions make up this conference. It will be held in “America’s Finest City,” San Diego, California, on March 26 – 28, 2014. Here’s some info on official accommodation. You may want to get Go San Diego card as well for traveling convenience.
The conference will feature speakers like Mari Smith, Steve Farber, Laura Fitton, Chris Brogan and many more.
3. Social Media Strategies Summit
Do you want to know how to build a better, more cohesive and affective social media strategy? Would you like to be taught by a collection of speakers who have managed to do the same for themselves and other brands? Do you want there to also be a focus on content building as part of your plan? In Las Vegas, Nevada on February 4 – 6, leading industry members will be showing attendees just that. Jim Newcomb of Boeing, Jeff Davis of Orabrush and Pam Nelson of Butter Lane are a few examples of speakers who will be there this time around.
4. AdTech Australia
AdTech is a popular series that is being held in numerous locations this time around, including Bangladore, Beijing, London, Melbourne, New Delhi, San Francisco, New York, Singapore and Tokyo. But one of the primary events will be held in Sydney, Australia on March 18 – 19, 2014. It is a full digital marketing and media conference, and it is currently calling for papers and speakers to participate. Check their website for details on booking expo booth, submitting proposals or buying tickets as an attendee.
5. SMX
Another multiple series event that is incredibly popular, this one will be in Las Vegas, Nevada from November 20 – 21, 2013. The point of this conference is streamlining successfl search marketing and social media campaigns. They will aim to show you how to create a strategy and implement it for the best results, without interfering with the heavy workload of the average marketer, business owner, webmaster or corporate member. This year’s keynote will be given by Peter Stringer, the Senior Director of Interactive Media for the Boston Celtics.
Do you know of a winter based conference for blogging and social media that you would like to tell us about? Let us know in the comments!
About the Author: Jessy Troy is the social media strategist, consultant and blogger. On her free time she enjoys blogging on lifestile and upcycling.
