Events
Conferences and cocktail parties for media professionals
Conferences
Explore the opportunities and challenges jointly impacting both corporate business leaders and technologists at the world's largest, most authoritative conference on semantic technology and business.
San Francisco
June 2-5, 2013 | Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Create a social media strategy and learn from the biggest names in social media in this innovative online event and workshop. Over eight weeks, you'll participate in a dynamic online event to tune in to live weekly video webcasts, participate in ongoing forum discussions, complete strategic assignments, and work with a small group to receive one-on-one feedback on your social media plans.
October 18 - December 13, 2012 |
ONLINE
Get feedback on your resume, tips for updating your online brand, and advice for getting results from your network in our four-week online conference. The discussion topics, along with interactive conversations with advisors and peers, will help you target your goals, refine your search, and move forward with your career.
October 23-November 13, 2012|
ONLINE
Learn best practices for Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+, Foursquare, YouTube, and Flickr. Over five weeks, you'll determine the social media sites that matter most to you, based on your personal and professional goals.
November 7 - December 12, 2012 |
ONLINE
Uncover key trends, indicators, challenges, and opportunities behind cross-platform mobile monetization by joining forces with business leaders, industry experts, entrepreneurs, and mobile innovators.
London
November 15, 2012 | 200 Aldersgate � St Paul�s
Gain real-world insight and a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts, tools, and solutions which are key to the rapidly emerging area of social gaming.
London
November 15, 2012 | 200 Aldersgate � St Paul�s
LOS ANGELES
December 13-14, 2012 | Marina del Rey Marriott
Explore the latest tools, apps, research, and advertising trends across the Facebook and mobile social landscape with top marketing professionals, social media pioneers, and business owners.
London
November 19, 2012 | 200 Aldersgate � St Paul�s
Berlin
November 22, 2012 | Meli� Berlin
Toronto
January 25, 2013 | St. Andrew�s Club & Conference Centre
Germany's Largest Social Media Developer Conference
Berlin
November 23, 2012 | Meli� Berlin
Tackle key issues and explore new opportunities facing social and mobile apps, including marketing, monetization, app and game design, and distribution on established and emerging platforms with today's leading developers.
San Francisco
June 6-7, 2013 | Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Connect with media professionals, entrepreneurs, and app experts for an extensive look into the cutting-edge world of media app design, demographics, distribution, and monetization.
Seize the opportunity to extend your influencer outreach and add new dimensions to your merchandising and branding strategies through content curation.
Los Angeles
December 12, 2012 | Marina del Rey Marriott
Toronto
January 25, 2013 | St. Andrew�s Club & Conference Centre
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How to submit a speaker
To submit a speaker for consideration, please email the following materials to events@mediabistro.com:
- Biography and headshot of proposed speaker
- The event you are submitting the speaker for, and reason why he/she is a good fit
- Links to any appearances, previous speaking gigs, video, podcasts, or press
- Appropriate contact information
Speakers should be submitted 90+ days prior to the event.
Please note that, due to the overwhelming number of submissions we receive, only individuals who are selected to speak will receive a reply. Although we truly appreciate all your ideas and proposals, it is simply not feasible for us to respond personally to every submission.
Cocktail Parties
more media-related events
Mediabistro Book Club
Mediabistro is proud to announce the Mediabistro Book Club, where authors can highlight their latest work to cocktail party attendees. At each event, four authors will mingle and share drinks with mediabistro.com's influential audience and read a two minute selection from their work.
To be considered, please apply at least two months prior to the party you would like to be included in. You will be notified of your acceptance one month prior to the party. Parties will be held quarterly and co-hosted by mediabistro.com GalleyCat editors. One application per literary work, please.
For authors selected, Mediabistro will:
- Mention author in party email invitation (over 30,000 sent) and on the event listing with a link to the author's website
- Photograph the event and post all pictures to Flickr -- follow up email will have a link to the Flickr site
Event format:
- 7:00-7:30 Cocktails & mingling
- 7:30-8:15 Readings
- 8:15-9:00 More mingling with media peers
To apply, click on the party you would like to be chosen for:
Mediabistro Book Club past featured authors: Jennifer Abernethy, Andrew Altschul, Nelson Aspen, Sanjiv Bhattacharya, Barbara Browning, Jamie Cat Callan, Thomas Chatterton Williams, Susie DeFord, David Farley, Margaret Floyd, Jonathan Franklin, Melissa Ford, Steve Friedman, Richard Grossman, Judy Gruen, Gar Anthony Haywood, Jane Hodges, Carl Hoffman, Abigail Johnson Dodge, Nicola Kraus, Grace Krilanovich, Jim Krusoe, Shana Mahaffey, Joseph Mattson, Suzanne McGee, Emma McLaughlin, Jillian Medoff, Lisa Napoli, Alix Ohlin, Alex Palmer, Victoria Patterson, Nicole Porter, Joanne Rocklin, Emily Rogan, Douglas Rushkoff, Susan Schneider, Joel Schwartzberg, Karen Stabiner, Kio Stark, Alix Strauss, Francis Tapon, Tere Tereba, Laura Vanderkam, Amy Whitaker, Kara Whitely, Ben H. Winters, Denis Wood, and Susan Wright
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