The first NJ Social Media Conference will take place on Friday, June 18 at the Crowne Plaza-Somerset, 110 Davidson Ave, Somerset, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Sponsored by NJSocialMedia.com, the conference is designed for new and experienced users of social media and is open to anyone interested in learning more about social networking and online media. The theme for the conference is "The Role of Media in Social Media" which takes a look at the convergence of traditional and new media and explores trends in multimedia and content creation.

Scheduled speakers include David Mathison, author of Be The Media, Alan Levy, CEO of BlogTalkRadio, and a pre-recorded presentation by Gary Vaynerchuk, Wine Library TV and author of Crush It!.

Panel discussions will include a Media Panel Discussion with members of the local media, a separate afternoon track for Government, Non-Profit and New Users of Social Media featuring members of the government, non-profit organizations to discuss their strategy planning, implementation, and best practices, and a separate Break-out Roundtable Discussion for Intermediate and Advanced Users of Social Media featuring the NJ Social Media Hall Fame Finalists and Inductees  

Continental breakfast, buffet lunch and speed networking sessions are included. Full Day Conference participants will also receive a copy of Be The Media and Crush It! books.

For more information, visit www.NJSocialMediaConference.com contact: 973-610-5571 or registration@njsocialmediaconference.com .

AGENDA

Theme: The Role of Media in Social Media

8:30am – 9:00am
Registration, Networking, Breakfast

9:00am – 10:00am
Opening Keynote Speaker and Conference Moderator:
David Mathison, Be The Media
Media Rennaissance

10:00am – 10:15am
Speed Networking Break (Optional)

10:15am – 11:00am
Featured Speaker:
Alan Levy, CEO, BlogTalkRadio
Adding a "Real" Voice to the Social Media Conversation

11:00am – 11:15am
Speed Networking Break (Optional)

11:15am – 12:00 noon
Media Panelists: Multimedia Crossover

• John Lee, Media Relations, John Lee Media
• Brian Donahue, Video Producer, Ledger Live, NJ.com
• Loren Fisher, Managing Editor/Digital, Home News Tribune, Courier News, myCentralJersey.com
• Michael M. Shapiro, CEO and Editor, TheAlternativePress.com

12:00 noon – 1:00pm
Lunch and Networking
Lunch Keynote (via pre-recorded video)
Gary Vaynerchuk, Wine Library TV, Vaynermedia, Author, Crush It!
 
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Afternoon Sessions
Two Separate Concurrent Tracks (A & B)

Track A: For Intermediate and Advanced Users of Social Media
Track B: For New Users of Social Media and Government/Non-Profit Users

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A. Social Media Intermediate and Advanced Users Track: Break-Out Sessions

Small Group, Informal Roundtable Discussions
Session Leaders: NJ Social Media 2009 Hall of Fame Panelists
1:00pm – 2:30pm

• Amy Vernon, amyvernon.net
• Lucy Banta, NJ Family Magazine
• Itamar Kestenbaum, Moishe’s Moving
• Lynette Young, Purple Stripe Productions LLC
• Chris Kieff, 1 Good Reason Social Marketing

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B. Social Media New User, Government and Non-Profit Track: Panel Discussion

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Social Media Strategies and Best Practices

B1) Opening Remarks and Moderator:
Leila Sadeghi, Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Center for Executive Leadership in Government at Rutgers University

B2) Panelists: (10 minute case study presentation by Panelists)

• Thomas S. Russo Jr., Town Manager,  Newton, NJ
• Kristen Weinstein, Communications Manager, Special Olympics New Jersey
• Heather Taylor, Citizens' Campaign www.JoinTheCampaign.com
• Michael Shapiro, CEO TheAlternativePress.com

B3) Q&A

B4) Panel Discussion Closing Remarks

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2:30pm
Conference Ends

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Full Day Conference pricing includes the following:

Admission to Full-Day Conference
Continental Breakfast, Mid-Morning and Afternoon Break Stations
Morning Keynote and Featured Speakers
Speed Networking Sessions
Media Panelist Discussion
Hot Buffet Lunch, Networking, Lunch Keynote (pre-recorded via video)
Afternoon Break-Out Sessions or Panel Discussion
Book, Be The Media, by David Mathison
Book, Crush It!, by Gary Vaynerchuk

Afternoon Session, Track A or B pricing includes the following:

Hot Buffet Lunch, Networking, Lunch Keynote (pre-recorded via video)
Afternoon Panel Discussions (choose Track A or Track B)