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• Likeable Social Media

  by Dave Kerpen

  Are you using social media the right way in order to grow your brand? By following Dave Kerpen's 18 ways to succeed, your brand can become irresistible in the social media space. Based on his new book "Likeable Social Media: How to Delight Your Customers, Create an Irresistible Brand, and Be Generally Amazing on Facebook (& other social networks)" Dave will present how brands can thrive by using social media. You will learn the best ways to use each of the social networks, business success stories, and find out how to apply Dave's advice to your brand. 5 Takeaways for attendees: 1. Best Practices for Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn2. 18 rules to apply to and test your social media strategy3. Why listening and responding is so valuable to brands4. What sorts of content to put out to your audience5. How to be likeable!

  • Brands
  • Customers
  • Social Media
  • Strategy

  At 11:30am to 11:50am, Saturday 10th March

  In Ballroom G, Austin Convention Center

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• The Social Organization

  by Mark McDonald

  Not all organizational challenges or objectives are best handled by social communities of employees, advocates, fans, etc. Gartner explains how to determine when a community can get the job done better, when it won’t and the risks of misapplying social communities for a brand's reputation, business objectives and relationships with key audiences. This session will highlight the experiences of organizations across a number of industries to illustrate the power of communities and related best practices and mishaps.

  • Brands
  • Communities

  At 3:30pm to 3:50pm, Saturday 10th March

  In Ballroom G, Austin Convention Center

  Coverage audio clip