This spring, MI and Social Media expert Joy A. Kennelly present the Social Media Seminar Series 2011, a five-part instructional how-to series on social media platforms and internet marketing.
Each 90-minute program will focus on the basics of social networking tools that are currently available to consumers. Expert panels (see panel participants below) will be moderated by Joy Kennelly of The Joy Writer and will featuring high-profile entertainment industry executives and technology experts who will discuss how to utilize current social media platforms, upgrade your social media skills, and brand and market your company, your label or yourself online. Participants in The Social Media Seminar will also have an opportunity to interact with event sponsors and special guests during each Q&A session as well as before and after the event.
Dates: Thursdays April 7 & 21, May 5 & 19, June 2
Time: 7:30-9:00pm
Location: Musicians Institute Concert Hall, 6752 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, California 90028
Tickets: $30.00 per seminar or $120.00 for the series. Musicians Institute Alumni receive a special discount. Admission is free for MI students.
Purchase Tickets: http://socialmediaseminarseries.eventbrite.com/
Information: Call 800-255-PLAY (7529)
Panel Participants (subject to change)
April 7
Evan Lowenstein: Founder/CEO, Stageit. Recently named to Digital Media Wire's “List of 25 Execs to Watch in Digital Entertainment for 2011.”
Follow @evanlowenstein http://stageit.com/
Jared Gutstadt: CEO/Co-Founder, Jingle Punks, named one of "America's Most Promising Startups" by Business Week.
Follow @JINGLEPUNKS http://jinglepunks.com
Vladimir Vukicevic: Co-Founder/CTO, RocketHub, which has been called a "renaissance style of fundraising" by American Songwriter.
Follow @rockethub http://rockethub.com/
Terra Naomi: Recording Artist, became YouTube’s first breakout music star when she launched her innovative “Virtual Summer Tour” from her apartment, which led to a major label record deal, tours of the US, Europe, and India, and a new album which is 100% fan-funded.
Follow @terranaomi http://terranaomi.com
April 21
Brad Bogus: SXSW performer, Band Member of Audio Runner & Social Media Architect with Speak Social.Follow @audiorunner http://audio-runner.com
Joseph Yi: Social Media & Marketing Solutions, Manager GAGA Sports & Entertainment/VP Marketing RewardMe.
Follow @joseph_yi http://josephayi.com
May 5
Amanda Coolong: COO/Executive Producer/Host, TechZulu.com, nationally recognized online media company covering technology brands and the personalities behind them.
Follow @acoolong http://techzulu.com
Benjamin Patterson: President/CEO, DashGo, Inc., a leading digital distribution and marketing firm. Clients include Weezer, Delicious Vinyl, Coconut Records, Time Records, Rock Mafia and Next New Networks among others.
Follow @dashgo http://dashgo.com
May 19
Black Canseco: Blogger; Author; Advertising Copywriter and Brand Consultant for Ford Focus and the Rock + Roll Hall of Fame, Absolut, RedBull, Mercedes Benz and more.
Follow @blackcanseco http://hustleknockin.com
Josh Brooks: Founder, Postcards on the Run; and a former talent manager and digital executive; Co-founded Fanscape.com; serves as Online Programming Producer and Mobile Development Strategist.
Follow @JoshBrooks
June 2
Ted Cohen: Managing Partner of TAG Strategic and former Senior VP of Digital Development and Distribution for EMI Music.
Follow @spinaltap http://tagstrategic.com
Harold Lee: Co-Founder/CEO Rock Prodigy; Former Marketing Director, Guitar Center; recently received “Appy Award” for Education; “What’s Hot” by Apple; and placed on “Top 10 Free Music IPad Apps” in eighth week of operation.
Follow @RockProdigyLive http://rockprodigy.com