Posts Tagged ‘Internet Summit 2011’
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
The 2011 Internet Summit drew a record crowd to the Raleigh, NC Convention Center, where the event continues today with a keynote from social media guru Gary Vaynerchuk and sessions delving into the nitty-gritty of social media marketing, digital analytics, mobile, cloud computing, startup fund-raising and more.
The more than 120 speakers include representatives from Google, ESPN, Gannet, the Discovery Channel, and StumbleUpon, and other top digital brands.
Even the roomy conference rooms at the Raleigh Convention Center were packed with attentive listeners, many tweeting and taking notes on laptops.
Photos by Renee Wright and Allan Maurer
 ABC-11 WTDV Raleigh crew filming at the Internet Summit Tuesday afternoon.  Social media guru Gary Vaynerchuk will keynotes at the Internet Summit Wednesday. Attendees received a free copy of Vayerchuk's book, "The Thank You Economy."  Many Internet Summit session were packed, although the spacious conference rooms at the Convention Center seated most.  Brad Schomber of RTP-based ChannelAdvisor noted "We're hiring. That's why we're here. Link Walls of ChannelAdvisor is also a presenter at the event.  Bronto, an email and marketing automation software firm and an exhibitor at Internet Summit, also said it is hiring.  Exhibitors at the Internet Summit mounted some colorful and tasty displays.  Raleigh Communications Agency Capstrat, both an exhibitor and presentor at the Internet Summit, was highly visible, with representatives in their red, "Fellowship of Enlightened Zealots" fez caps.  Demo companies at IS2011 include Charlotte-based startup rawporter, a mobile app that can help people capture news and get both pay and credit.  The networking reception, which ran from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, is always a popular end to a packed day. It included wines, a selection of North Carolina beers, shrimp and grits, roast beef, and a great deal of networking.
Tags: Bronto Software, ChannelAdvisor, ESPN, Gary Vaynerchuk, Google, Internet Summit 2011, Raleigh Convention Center, StumbleUpon, tech jobs
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Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
 Nearly 2,000 interactive marketers, IT executives, entrepreneurs, digital/new media strategists, venture capitalists and technology professionals will connect at the Raleigh Convention Center for the 2011 Internet Summit Nov. 15-16 to hear more than 120 speakers delivering over 80 presentations and panel discussions about today’s hottest business trends.
Topics include social media, mobile applications, e-commerce, SEO/paid search, Internet usability, analytics & measurement, streaming/interactive video, cloud computing/virtualization and online advertising/branding.
New York Times best-selling author, brains behind the Wine Library, Internet celebrity and social media king Gary Vaynerchuck will deliver the keynote presentation that promises to be enlightening, inspiring and engaging.
A strong business case for for social media
 Gary Vaynerchuk “I want to come at you practical, not theory or buzzwords,” says Vaynerchuck. “I guarantee, if you come in skeptical about social media, I will bring a strong B2B and B2C (business case) to the table.”
The conference and exhibits opens Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m, with a keynote panel discussion: “The Future of Digital Media & Marketing” with executives from Google, Gannet Company, Inc., FormSpring, and Discovery Communications.
Participants will choose from over 25 80-minute sessions featuring more than 75 presentations tailored to their interests and needs, as well as get a glimpse into some of the industry’s newest Internet entrepreneurial products and tools in the Demo Showcase and Startup Lounge.
To wrap up day one, award-winning video DJ Mike Relm performs at the opening reception from 6-8 p.m.
Doors open day two at 7 a.m. for a networking breakfast, followed by presentations from featured thought leaders Marc Cendella, CEO, TheLadders.com, and Marshall Brain, founder of HowStuffWorks.
Register for what is sure to be a sold out event and get the latest about the Internet Summit 2011.
Here’s what some said on Twitter about the 2010 Internet Summit:
blairgraham: Congrats to @Internet_Summit founders @EricGregg and @Scott_Hedrick of @TJ_South! I hear you are crushing it again! Well played.
Cybersig55: @Internet_Summit great job #isum10!! This has been an informative and well organized event. I look forward to attending again next year!
Huddy: Super excited to have been at the #iSum10. Great people, great sessions, great lessons… everything you want from a great conference.
invitecottage: Great 2 days @Internet_Summit #isum10. Lots of ideas for the new year!
DH_David: Not sure if there is enough coffee to get me through the day as I recover from two great days at Internet Summit 2010 in Raleigh. #isum10.
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Thursday, October 6th, 2011
 TechMedia’s Internet Summit 2011 at the Raleigh, NC Convention Center Nov. 15-16 is jam-packed with top level content focused on the latest digital trends, online marketing techniques and IT best practices at the largest digital event in the Southeast.
The Internet Summit features two full days of learning mixed with awesome parties, great networking and entertaining keynotes. Here’s a sampling of topics that will be addressed:
- Online Video
- Cloud Panel
- Ecommerce Trends
- Reputation Management
- Security/Risk Management
- Startup Strategies
- Enterprise 3.0 Panel
- Email Marketing
- Mobile Analytics
- Advanced SEO
- Big Data
- Measuring Social
- Design
- Paid Search
- CIO/CTO Panel
- Online Advertising
- Location Marketing
- Marketing Through Facebook & Twitter
- Virtualization
- Social Media Marketing
- Internet Entrepreneurship Panel
- and much more.
Hear from the founders of companies like Gowalla, TheLadders, Twitpic & HowStuffWorks! Not enough? How about a Keynote from Top rated SXSW keynote and ‘Social Media King’ Gary Vaynerchuk? That’s just a sampling of the over 120 speakers and presenters that will be on hand.
Early confirmed presenters include:
- Gary Vaynerchuk, Co-Founder, VaynerMedia
- Josh Williams, Co-founder & CEO, Gowalla
- Mac Cendella, Founder & CEO, The Ladders
- Marshall Brain, Founder, How Stuff Works
- David Perry, Business Development Executive, Google
- Liz Strauss, Co-founder, SOBcon & LizStrauss.com
- Noah Everett, Founder, TwitPic and Heello
- Jack Krawczyk, Sr Product Marketing Mgr, StumbleUpon
- Traug Keller, Sr VP of Production, ESPN
- Jeff Ragovin, Chief Revenue Officer, Buddy Media
- Peggy Fry, Chief Revenue Officer, Clearspring Technologies
- Mike Relm, Founder, Relmvision
- Bob Young, Founder & CEO, LuLu.com
- Donna DeMarco, Co-Founder & VP, Viddler
- Ryan Mannion, Chief Technology Officer, Politico
- Fran Maier, President & Executive Chair, TRUSTe
- Jerry Cuomo, CTO WebSphere, IBM
- Prerna Gupta, CEO, Khush
- Kevin Dando, Dir Digital & Education Communication, PBS
- Clint Smith, Co-Founder & CEO, Emma
- Matt Crenshaw, VP of Marketing, Discovery Communications
- Scott Gunter, VP of User Experience, Usability Sciences
- Lindsay Wassell, Partner & Consultant, KeyphraSEOlogy
- Steve Ashley, VP Internet Marketing, Market America
- Gerard Bush, Chief Creative Dir, The brpr Group
- Rob Ousbey, VP Operations Seattle, Distilled
- David Gudai, VP of Marketing, Storkie
- Glenn Mersereau, Dir of Internet Marketing, PHE
- Jim Tobin, President, Ignite Social Media
- Kevin Pomplun, CEO, SkyGrid
- Sherry Bastion, Web Creative Director, Lenovo
- John Lovett, Sr Partner, Web Analytics Demystified
- Drew Diskin, Dir of Interactive & Web Strategy, Penn Medicine
- Lynette Montgomery, VP Ecommerce, Burt’s Bees
- Noah Dinkin, Co-Founder & President, FanBridge
- Jessica Bowman, SEOinhouse.com
- David Gudai, VP of Marketing, Storkie
- Todd Moy, Sr User Experience Designer, Viget Labs
- Donna Bedford, Global SEO Lead, Lenovo
- Francis Shepherd, Media Evangelist
- Dallas Lawrence, Chief Digital Strategist, Burson-Marsteller
- Thuy LeDihn, Senior Marketing Manager, .ORG
- Adam Covati, Co-founder & CTO, Argyle Social
- Chris Condayan, American Society for Microbiology
- Kyle Scott Richardson, Social Media, NC National Guard
- Cara Rousseau, Social Media Manager, Duke University
- Loren Baker, VP of Marketing, Blueglass
- Matthew Munoz, Partner & Chief Design Officer, New Kind
- Jill Whalen, CEO, HighRankings
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Thursday, August 25th, 2011
 RALEIGH, NC – You can still get the Early Bird rate of only $195 to attend the Internet Summit 2011 in Raleigh, NC, Nov. 15-16, but only until August 31.
The Summit promises to be the biggest and best yet. It features:
- Keynote by Gary Vaynerchuk, “Social Media King” & NY Times bestselling author
- Over 100 top thought leaders & industry innovators sharing insight on topics that matter to you
- More than 60 presentations & panels covering topics likeSearch/SEO, Social Media, Analytics, Mobile, Video & more
- Network and connect with close to 2000 of your peers
- Leading edge concepts & strategies you can put to use today
- Entrepreneur offerings - Startup Bootcamp, Demo Showcase & Startup Lounge
- Dedicated Tech Track for IT Professionals from cubicle to the corner office
- Opening reception special performance by master video DJ Mike Relm
- Additional Pre-Conference offering 25 more in-depth sessions led by expert interactive and marketing pros
Early confirmed presenters include:
- Gary Vaynerchuk, Co-Founder, VaynerMedia
- Mac Cendella, Founder & CEO, The Ladders
- Perry Cooper, Sr VP Digital Media, NHL
- Peggy Fry, Chief Revenue Officer, Clearspring Technologies
- Bob Young, Founder & CEO, Lulu.com
- Jack Krawczyk, Sr Product Marketing Mgr, StumbleUpon
- Jeff Ragovin, Chief Revenue Officer, Buddy Media
- David Perry, Business Development Executive, Google
- Donna DeMarco, Co-Founder & VP, Viddler
- Ryan Mannion, Chief Technology Officer, Politico
- Fran Maier, President & Executive Chair, TRUSTe
- Scott Gunter, VP of User Experience, Usability Sciences
- Lindsay Wassell, Partner & Consultant, KeyphraSEOlogy
- Gerard Bush, Chief Creative Dir, The brpr Group
- Rob Ousbey, VP Operations Seattle, Distilled
- Jim Tobin, President, Ignite Social Media
- Kevin Pomplun, CEO, SkyGrid
- Sherry Bastion, Web Creative Director, Lenovo
- John Lovett, Sr Partner, Web Analytics Demystified
- Mike Relm, Relmvision
- Lynette Montgomery, VP Ecommerce, Burt’s Bees
- Noah Dinkin, Co-Founder & President, FanBridge
- Jessica Bowman, SEOinhouse.com
- Donna Bedford, Global SEO Lead, Lenovo
Register today, prices increase September 1st
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