The city of Miami proudly joins New York, San Francisco, Paris, Tokyo, and other socially savvy hot spots as a host city to Social Media Week 2012, the worldwide celebration of all things social. Highlighting the latest topics in social media as well as the interests and influences that makes up Miami’s diverse DNA, Social Media Week Miami’s initial events, listed below, promise to attract guests and viewers from across the globe.
Social Media Week’s success is dependent upon the collective efforts of a unified host city. From the Get Involved page you may suggest a speaker, become a volunteer or a member of the editorial team, sponsor Social Media Week, and submit an event. Your contribution and involvement is both welcomed and appreciated as your suggestions and support promise to make Social Media Week Miami an unforgettable global experience. For the latest information on panel members, events, and all things Social Media Week Miami, visit Facebook and Twitter.
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10 Panels for Social Media Week Miami:
1) Socially Selling Real Estate – This is Miami. What city better to discuss the good & bad of selling real estate in these times? From snatching up city specific Twitter handles to dedicated Facebook virtual tours – this panel will discuss how realtors are using social media to help set themselves apart during changing time in the profession.
2) Reality TV Loves Social Media – The guilty pleasure of reality TV is no dirty little secret anymore. Viewers are taking their experience from passive to active and engaging in real-time with reality TV stars. We will discuss how reality stars are using social media to their advantage and cover some success stories & pitfalls. Expect to see some of your favorite reality TV stars!
3) Selfless Social Good – Social Good is a huge buzz word, but what does it really mean? How is social media contributing to a better society. In this panel we will discuss topics ranging from Egypt to Occupy Wall Street and how individual charities are harnessing this new media to help move the needle for their specific causes.
4) Zen & The Art of “Checking-In” – This LBS panel will discuss how local businesses are using location-bases services such as Foursquare to engage their consumer and increase their bottom line.
5) Television & Social Media. BFF? – From the #xFactor, True Blood, and Dexter. This panel will discuss how television shows are using social media to engage their audiences beyond the television screen and how these practices actually increase their viewing audience.
6) Personal Branding Through Social Media – How can all of this new media benefit you specifically? A panel of experts will discuss how to harness the power of social media to build your personal brand and set yourself apart from the pack.
7) Oops! Social Media Mistakes & Learnings – Always be in beta. This is a mantra of successful social media practitioners. When you are in a constant state of testing, there are bound to be a few gaffs. Let’s discuss those big mistakes in order to gain a better understanding of the space so that we don’t repeat the social media disasters of yesterday.
8) The New Human Resources – From social media background checks to companies who hire through Twitter. This panel will provide job seekers with what companies are looking for and how they have changed their hiring practices in the age of social media.
9) Social Sports! – How are local teams drumming up team pride through social media? From the Heat to the Dolphins, this panel will discuss what works and what has been learned in such a hot sports town. Yes, Lebron will be a hot topic. Expect a few surprise guests!
10) Inspiring Tourism Through Social Media – As one of the hottest vacation destinations in the country, how is Miami attracting tourists through social media? This panel will discuss what is currently being done to increase tourism through social media while also serving as a brainstorming session because when Miami does well, we all do well!
