Social media newbies and experts alike will welcome one of Twitter's earliest experts when she speaks at a day-long seminar on social media sponsored by the non-profit local professional organization aimWest Thursday, Nov. 19.
Laura Fitton, co-author of "Twitter for Dummies" and founder of one of the world's first Twitter for Business consultancies, will speak at 12:15 p.m. at the Grand Rapids JW Marriott, 235 Louis St. NW at aimWest's 2009 Midwest Social Media ConFab seminar.
Fitton, the founder of her Pistachio Consulting will explain why Twitter has become a phenomenon for helping people network, distribute news and launch new businesses all over the world. Twitter has been described as a game-changer by many who fear they'll be left behind in the technology field.
Fitton is one of 15 speakers scheduled for seven sessions that will cover a wide range of social media topics, including tips on how to manage social media in the workplace, use it to grow a business and to boost productivity. The seminar will also offer tips on building a profile, marketing oneself on the Web, and why it's important to build and maintain one's personal brand. In one session, Rapid Growth Publisher Jeff HIll will serve on a panel of experts who will discuss how companies have used social media to grow their businesses.
aimWest is a non-profit professional association that supports and promotes the growth of the interactive and technology industries throughout West Michigan. Established in 2000, its mission is to promote Western Michigan interactive and technology organizations and related activities such as software, Internet, multimedia, telecommunication, electronic commerce, advertising, and more.
The workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $125 for members; $195 for non-members. To register, go online to aimWest's website.
Source: aimWest website
Sharon Hanks is the innovation and jobs news editor for Rapid Growth Media. She can be contacted at [email protected]
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