Social Media Marketing World 2014

Social Media Examiner founder and CEO Mike Stelzner and his team have prepared the social media marketing conference of the year—Social Media Marketing World 2014!

Running from Wednesday, March 26 through Friday, March 28, 2014 in San Diego, California, this in-person conference is designed to offer outstanding content infused with a truly social experience.

Here are 10 reasons you should attend Social Media Marketing World 2014.

 #1: Amazing Content 

The most valuable and inspiring social media marketing content will be at your disposal at Social Media Marketing World. And the best part is there’s something for everyone! Whether you’re a social media rookie or a pro, you’ll have your choice of 60+ expert-led sessions to attend. Tracks will include social tactics, social strategy, community management and business development, and content marketing. You’ll leave incredibly energized and inspired by the amount of knowledge you’ll gain.

 #2: Priceless Networking 

Social Media Marketing World will be the networking event of the year! While the conference is guaranteed to provide extraordinary value in terms of content, the people you’ll meet will be the highlight of the event.
Be prepared to make priceless professional connections that will last a lifetime. There will be multiple networking opportunities to meet with speakers, peers and people in your industry. Here are some of the ways you can expect to network: - A pre-event LinkedIn group - A mobile app to help people meet and connect with each other at Social Media Marketing World - Different interest groups will be meeting throughout the event - A team of dedicated networking ambassadors will help you make the connections you’re looking for - Two networking parties and four dedicated times reserved just for networking

#3: Entertainment Galore! 

The opening night party will be held on board a Naval aircraft carrier—the USS Midway—the world’s largest ship until 1955. You’ll enjoy mouth-watering food and stimulating conversation, experience giant hanger bays, view San Diego from the 4-acre flight deck, fly simulators and explore this massive ship. It’ll be a truly unforgettable evening!

#4: Meet the Speakers 

Social Media Examiner is bringing together over 75 of the world’s leading social media experts to be your instructors. How would you like to meet them face to face? Your presenters include the experts you’ve come to know and respect, such as Mari Smith, Jay Baer, Chris Brogan, Amy Porterfield, Nichole Kelly, Lee Odden and many more.

You’ll also get to meet new instructors who have very interesting things to say. In addition to those listed above, instructors include: Michael Hyatt John Jantsch Michael Stelzner Mark Schaefer Laura Fitton Steve Farber Joe Pulizzi Marcus Sheridan Gini Dietrich Cliff Ravenscraft Pat Flynn Simon Mainwaring Steve Spangler Viveka von Rosen Pam Moore Kim Garst And many more!

#5: Rave Reviews 

Last year, 1100 marketers attended Social Media Marketing World. Here’s what some of them said about the conference:

Click Play to hear what people said about our 2013 event.
#6: Leading Brands 

When you attend Social Media Marketing World 2014, you’ll hear from experts from leading B2B and B2C brands around the country. Last year, speakers came from Sony Electronics, Petco, Walmart, Whole Foods, SAP, Citrix, Sharpie and more. If you want to hear what other large companies are doing, you can hear from industry panels at every session.

#7: Impressive International Attendance 

Over 2000 marketers from around the globe will be attending Social Media Marketing World 2014. Last year, 1100 participants came from 30 countries including Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, India, Philippines, Brazil, Peru, Mexico, France, Italy, China and many more.

#8: San Diego In keeping with tradition, Social Media Marketing World will return to ‘America’s Finest City.’ 

If you’ve never been to San Diego, prepare to be amazed—it is breathtaking! The city boasts wonderful weather all year round, 70 miles of pristine beaches and a dazzling array of world-class family attractions, which make it a truly unforgettable destination for you. When you get here, you’ll understand why Social Media Examiner chose San Diego as its headquarters. If you’re coming from the East Coast, this will be the perfect place to thaw out after a long, icy winter. 

#9: The Venue

The conference will be held at the bay-front Manchester Grand Hyatt, which is just 10 minutes from the airport. It’s located on the waterfront in scenic San Diego, California, adjacent to Seaport Village, the San Diego Convention Center and the historic Gaslamp Quarter. The hotel is gorgeous! If you book early, you’ll be able to stay in the same venue where the event is taking place (the hotel has capacity for all 2000 attendees). That means you’ll have plenty of chances to bump into your peers and speakers while you’re on your way to the pool, gym, spa or any of the other luxury amenities that are complimentary to hotel guests.

#10: Vacation Getaway Social Media Marketing World starts on Wednesday, March 26 and ends on Friday, March 28, 2014. 

Why not stay for the weekend and make a vacation out of your trip? If you’ve never been here before, you’re in for a treat! San Diego has some of the finest shopping and dining experiences you can imagine. You’ll have a variety of eateries, including gourmet restaurants, sports bars, coffee houses and quick ‘grab-and-go’ outlets. Check out this video for some inspiration on what you can do while you’re here:

Want to Save Money? 

For a limited time, you can save hundreds of dollars off the regular registration price. Click here to register.