Aug 29

Aug 29 Sm3 Social Media Summit coming to Kinston

Marie White prefers to stay on top of her game.

Not surprisingly, she does it through social media.

"I travel several times each year to educate myself on the latest and greatest photography methods as well as business and market strategies," said White, owner of Turner White Photography.

"There's also an enormous creative element to this type of marketing where everyone has a different way of applying things."

That's where the Sm3 Social Media Summit comes into play.

On Oct. 5, entrepreneurs, social media managers and marketing professionals can engage in the Sm3 Summit at The Arts Center in Kinston. The day-long affair features social media influencers and thought leaders from across the state who will talk about how to go viral with your videos, how to sell, how to market your brand, creating a social media calendar and more.

Tanya Aliza, a social media influencer with over 59,000 subscribers on YouTube and 65,000 followers on Facebook, plans to share how to deliver the best content to your team to maximize profits and build your brand.

Algenon Cash, from Winston-Salem, has raised more than $250 million in capital for business investments and is a highly renowned leader and speaker in the Triad. He will give practical tips on how to tell your story.

An award-winning viral campaign producer Ann Marie Taepke will provide ideas on how to amp up your content. She'll reveal tips on how to structure content to ensure it goes viral.

Chris Suggs will share the differences between millennials, Generation Y and his generation, Z; and how they all use social media and how one can market to them. He’ll also share insights from his time on Facebook’s campus.

"We're all in sales," says Bill Stovall, former regional vice president of sales for Aerus Electrolux. He's a member of LegalShield's Millionaire Club and is a highly regarded sales trainer throughout the country.

Local faces Mallory Kennedy (Lenoir Community College), Alexa Kay (Down East Wood Ducks) and Seraphim Smith (Pride of Kinston) will conduct a panel discussion, "Lessons from the Locals."

"LCC is excited about being a part of the Sm3 Summit," said Richy Huneycutt, director of marketing, recruiting and communications/assistant to the president at Lenoir Community College.

"Social media has changed the landscape of how we communicate and market our programs and services. This summit will provide valuable information that we as a community can benefit."

The parent company of Neuse News, Magic Mile Media, is the host for this event. Magic Mile Media is a group of social media consultants and live stream professionals based in Kinston. Just 100 tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and early-bird pricing ends Aug. 31. Ticket prices increase Sept. 1 and Oct. 1.

Friday night includes a social hour check-in with a speaker at Big Game Brewing, then dinner on your own at some of Kinston's most revered restaurants.

"I'm excited about and looking forward to this valuable social media education," said Leon Steele, director of Pride of Kinston.

"Social media marketing is where it's at. Pride of Kinston Downtown Revitalization has benefited tremendously from social media."