The popularity of online social networking has shifted our methods of connecting with consumers, stakeholders, and potential partners. Businesses and professionals that master both new and traditional ways of nurturing relationships are winning the largest slice of market share.

In this dynamic presentation, relationship marketing thought leader, Mari Smith, will share proven ways to build a sizable, loyal network comprised of quality relationships that garner the best opportunities, leads, publicity, sales, and more. Mari will share proven tactics to develop and hone a solid marketing skill set for the digital age. 

• How to become a significant center of influence for your customers and prospects using the right mix of online and offline networking.
• The unspoken rules of social networking etiquette–the common turnoffs that drive customers away.
• Exactly what to automate and delegate to build your social media presence, yet still retain that unique, personal touch.
• How to master social media marketing and get real results, without it becoming all-consuming or a waste of time.
• The common fears that prevent business owners from fully integrating relationship marketing and how to overcome those fears.

Mari Smith is a passionate social media leader, specializing in relationship marketing and Facebook mastery. She is coauthor of Facebook Marketing: An Hour A Day and author of The New Relationship Marketing. Mari travels the world to deliver social media keynotes and lead workshops at top events; she frequently shares the stage with notable leaders and celebrities. Fast Company described Mari as “a veritable engine of personal branding, a relationship marketing whiz, and the Pied Piper of the Online World.” With her popular blog at MariSmith.com, and her large, loyal following on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus, Mari is considered one of the top resources and thought leaders in the world of marketing. 

Location:
Cupola private room 2nd Floor, The Design Center
1250 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

Date: Thursday, October 20, 2011

Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Location: Amuse Wine Bar, Cupola Room

Stay afterwards for networking!
 

How to Join Us:

1. Register Now and Join us on October 20th.

2. Use and Follow the tag: #HiMari
That stands for Social Media Club Hawaii and helps us track the conversation and photos about this event!

3. UPDATE: Live stream option will not be available. The large majority just want to be here in person!

About this event:
This event is being hosted by the Social Media Club of Hawaii and Roxanne Darling of Bare Feet Studios. 

Event Sponsors:
The following sponsors are Professional Members of the Social Media Club Hawaii Chapter. Meet them in person at this event and consider them your local social media experts, available to assist you with your social media endeavors:

Gwen Woltz and Karen Weikert, Wahine Media
Hal Wilkerson, Hal Marketing
Laura Kinoshita, Social Media, Marketing & Public Relations
Linda Sherman, Courage Group
Peter Liu, Kaiscapes
Philipe Tassin, New Nectar Media
Rob Bertholf, Bertholf.com
Tara Coomans, Akamai Marketing

We have additional sponsorship opportunities! If you would like to be a sponsor of this event, please contact Roxanne Darling.