Microsessions

Rapid response sessions give you fast-paced info blasts on essential topics, in just 20 minutes per topic.

 

TUESDAY | January 8

2:00-2:45 p.m.

 
1. Case Studies in Social Media Marketing

Marketing through social media is still in its early stages, but it’s proving incredibly valuable in generating buzz, likes, subscriptions and actual sales. Look at some killer case studies.

Speaker:  
Paul Andrews
Vice President, E-media
Go Forward Media
 
2. Selling Advertising in Social Media

The advertising model is still evolving, but there’s lots of revenue to be generated in social media. Get a look at what’s working.

Speaker:  
Paul Andrews
Vice President, E-media
Go Forward Media
 
TUESDAY | January 8

3:00-3:45 p.m.

 
1. Developing New Platforms and Brand Extensions

There’s a lot to be done in leveraging a strong brand into new platforms. Sit in for a look at the essentials, with some specific examples.

Speaker:  
Ana Connery
Editorial Director
Bonnier Parenting Group
 
2. Upselling Paid Content

Your content has significant value beyond the week, month or other time period a magazine is on sale. Check out some of the models for selling archives.

Speaker:  
Wendy Elman
Vice President, Digital Solutions
Scientific American
 
 
WEDNESDAY | January 9

10:30-11:15 a.m.

 
1. App Business Models

Before you pay to build an app, you need to assess the business opportunity. Here are a few options and examples.

Speaker:  
Joe McCambley
Co-Founder
The Wonderfactory
 
2. Tablet Time

Explore reader consumption behavior on tablet devices and the secrets for creating content appropriate to the device.

Speaker:  
Joe McCambley
Co-Founder
The Wonderfactory
 
WEDNESDAY | January 9

1:45-2:30 p.m.

 
1. Multi-Channel Sales

Discuss the best approaches to making one-plus-one-plus one equal five, and close the big contract.

Speaker:  
Joe McCambley
Co-Founder
The Wonderfactory
 
2. Selling Lead-Gen and Marketing Services

Marketers are looking for more than just traditional advertising. Get a quick take on these two opportunities, and where they fit in the mix.

Speaker:  
Valerie Voci
VP, Marketing
CQ Roll Call
 
WEDNESDAY | January 9

4:30-5:15 p.m.

 
1. Content Creation and the New Rules for Production

Actually producing content is much more multifaceted for production, design and editoral team members. Take a look at what’s become the standard for efficiency.

Speaker:  
Dan Hanover
General Manager
Event Marketer
 
2. Ad Management and Customer Service

They say you don’t lose the sale because the results were poor, but rather, because the customer service was poor. Learn what NOT to do.

Speaker:  
Jim Elliott
President
James G. Elliott Co., Inc.