Win a Ticket to #SMSHI!

Congratulations to Vikki Higa, winner of the #SMSHI giveaway!

Vikki won a ticket to the upcoming 2011 Hawaii Social Media Summit (Value $110). We’ll see you there Vikki!

What is social media and how can it help my business?

Find answers at the upcoming 2011 Social Media Summit on Wednesday October 19^th. Known as the largest annual event of its kind in the State of Hawaii, the 2nd annual Social Media Summit, as part of the larger Technology and Internet Expo, is not only the best place to see the newest and hottest products, services and cutting-edge innovations in technology, but you will also learn how to integrate social media into your business.

If you’ve had your ear to the ground, you’ve heard that Facebook and Google+ are evolving at warp speed. To be in business today, and stay relevant for the future, you need to be aware of social media and how these changes impact you. Participating in social media is not just about keeping up with the Joneses. It is where your customer is and your customer expects you to be there too! Once a newspaper fed you the news, now it is your Twitter feed. Once a website was enough but now your customers want more… brands that they can talk to, who will listen, and who will respond on Facebook, on Twitter and more.

Whether you are thinking about dipping a toe into social media or if you are a seasoned pro, gather with local and mainland social media professionals and find answers. Discussing everything from “What is social media and how can it help my business?” to the benefits of Google+ and the warp speed evolution of Facebook, you don’t want to miss this great event!

Simply like us on Facebook, fill out your name/email, and be entered to win! See Rules

Note: Sweepstakes ended 10/14 at 6pm hst

Congratulations Vikki!

 

2011 Hawaii Social Media Summit Wednesday, October 19, 2011 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Hawaii Convention Center http://hisummit.eventbrite.com/ Technology News Bytes Follow @TechNewsBytes Social Media Club Hawaii Follow @smchi

Social Media Success: How To Build A Large, Loyal, and Profitable Network Mari Smith *Morning Keynote* Follow @marismith

The Art of Building Communities Neenz Faleafine | OceanIT Follow @NEENZ

The Secret to Social Media: Perspectives, Strategies and Case Studies that can Change Your Business  Mike Prasad | BITLOVEMEDIA Follow @mikeprasad

PANEL DISCUSSION: What, Why & How to Measure Social Media Tara Coomans, Hal Wilkerson, Rob Bertholf | Moderated by: Peter Liu

Tara Coomans | Akamai Marketing Follow @taracoomans

Hal Wilkerson Follow @halwilkerson

Rob Bertholf Follow @rob

Peter Liu Follow @peterliu47

How Companies Are Outsourcing Their Social Media, Including Google +, and Maintaining Authentic Extensions of Their Brand / Message Erin Blaskie *Lunch Keynote Follow @ErinBlaskie

R we ruining the language 1 Tweet @ a time? No. John Heckathorn | Hawaii Pacific University Follow @johnheckathorn

PANEL DISCUSSION: Reaching Women Through Social Media Marketing Presenter: Esme Infante Nii | Panel: Wahine Media: Karen Weikert, Gwen Woltz

Esme Infante Nii Follow @_momsinhawaii Follow @esmeinfantenii

Karen Weikert | Wahine Media Follow @wahinemedia Follow @karenweikert

Gwen Woltz | Wahine Media Follow @wahinemedia Follow @gjwahine

Creating Viral Presentations Yancey Unequivocally | Empowered Presentations Follow @YanceyU

Turning Content into Your Strategic Competitive Advantage Laura Kinoshita | Kinoshita Communications, LLC Follow @Lkinoshita

Find and Keep Customers: Power Up Your Marketing Strategy with Social Media Linda Sherman Follow @lindasherman

PANEL DISCUSSION: Is There Snake Oil In Your Social Media? Tara Coomans, Peter Liu, Bill Sodeman | Moderator: Roxanne Darling

Tara Coomans | Akamai Marketing Follow @taracoomans

Peter Liu Follow @peterliu47

Bill Sodeman Follow @billso

Roxanne Darling | Barefeet Studios Follow @roxannedarling

Wahine Media Appearances: Oct 18 – 8pm Understanding Social Media Measurement – Social Media Club Hawaii Join Tara Coomans as she discusses what and how to measure in social media. Wahine Media presentation: What’s Social Media ROI – What’s the ROI of an Elephant Free to attend Register Oct 19 – 8:30am – 4pm 2011 Hawaii Social Media Summit Hawaii Convention Center PANEL DISCUSSION: Reaching Women Through Social Media Marketing Presenter: Esme Infante Nii | Panel: Wahine Media: Karen Weikert, Gwen Woltz Register Hope to see you there!