Waitlist Only for Western Canada's Largest Social Media and Digital Conference
CALGARY, May 7, 2018 /CNW/ - SocialWest, Western Canada's largest social media and digital conference, is now sold out, and has moved to a waitlist status. The conference will take place June 13- 15, 2018 in Calgary.
"This year's response for SocialWest has exceeded all of our expectations," says Mike Morrison, Founder of the event. "We increased our event capacity by 40 per cent this year, and the tickets sold out four times as quickly. This shows how important digital media education, knowledge sharing and networking has become for businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Western Canada."
The conference will take place at Calgary's Eau Claire Theatres, with concurrent programs taking place in two theatres for 500 guests. Says Morrison, "SocialWest is now in its third year, and we've moved to a bigger venue to accommodate more people and programming. We have a lot of returning attendees, so we work hard to keep the content fresh and different each year."
The conference has opened a waitlist for attendees still hoping to attend. Waitlisted guests may have the opportunity to purchase tickets as more seats could become available is the final program is finalized.
SocialWest 2018 will feature more than 25 speakers, including a keynote address from Terry O'Reilly, Host of CBC's "Under The Influence", acclaimed author and advertising expert.
Other speaker topics will include:
Alicia Taggio, Marketing & Advocacy Manager, Hootsuite - The Power of People: How employees and customers can help grow your brand in a world of algorithmic hell
It's no secret that social networks are favouring people over brands when it comes to organic social marketing. So how can brands combat this in a pay-to-play world?
Chris Henderson, Strategist, and Linda Hoang, Digital Strategist, Calder Bateman Communications - Using Social to Manage a Crisis
Every organization needs a plan to manage a crisis, and your social accounts should be a foundational pillar of that plan. Linda and Chris will show you how to prepare and leverage your social media properties to help your organization navigate, respond to, and ultimately resolve a crisis or issue that presents a threat to your mandate and reputation.
Jenna Strothers, Manager, Digital Communications at Calgary Airport Authority - Customer Service in a 24/7/365 environment
Social media never sleeps…and neither does the airport, which is open and operational 24/7/365 days of the year. As YYC Calgary International Airport strives to provide unparalleled customer service and elevated guest experiences, the Communications team has developed a strategy for how to engage with people beyond traditional business hours.
For additional speakers and topics, please visit www.socialwest.ca.
The 2nd Annual Hashtag Awards (#HashtagAwards) will also be celebrated during SocialWest. The awards celebrate individuals and organizations who excel in digital marketing and social media across Western Canada and the territories. Tuesday, May 8 will be the last day to submit nominations, and winners will be revealed on Wednesday, June 13 at the SocialWest Opening Bash. View nomination categories and details at www.hashtagawards.ca.
For waitlist inquiries for SocialWest, please visit www.socialwest.ca.
About SocialWest
SocialWest is the largest social media and digital marketing conference on the Prairies, providing a multi-day conference experience for those working in communications, marketing and social media. Attendees experience sessions, panels and workshops lead by the industry's foremost experts. For more information, visit www.socialwest.ca.
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Paula Worthington, Worthington PR & Story, On behalf of the Hashtag Awards and SocialWest, [email protected], (403) 585-2429
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