Social Media Basics v2.0
December 3, 2009 at 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Microsoft Campus in Irving, Irving
Social Media Basics v2.0 Description: Social Media Principles, The Big 5: LinkedIn, FaceBook, Twitter, Blogging and Video, then how to use Social Media to drive: Awareness, Discussion and Sales results.
Speaker Bio: J.R. Atkins is a Social Media Speaker and Trainer and a Consultant on Sales 2.0.
As a speaker, J.R. is noted for “taking the mystery out of Social Media” and speaking in terms that “even a CEO can understand.” He is best known for working with Company Leaders, Sales Professionals and Marketing Managers
As a Sales 2.0 consultant, J.R. works with business leaders to understand the shift in selling that is occurring as more consumers and business turn to the internet for information before engaging in the sales process. How has selling changed? How do the metrics for sales need to change? Using inbound and outbound marketing, J.R. can implements plans to increase sales results in this new sales environment.
J.R. began speaking publicly on social media in March of this year and has been studying the forum for many months. He holds an MBA from The University of Phoenix and a BBA from Texas A&M University. J.R. is an ASA certified sailing instructor and avid reader, as well as a musician.
Married to Stacey Groom Atkins, J.R. has a son, Coleman, who is a sophomore at Centennial High School in Frisco, TX.
More about John can be found at www.SomethingDifferentCompanies.com
Agenda: 6-6:30: Dinner and Networking 6:30-7:00: announcements, and business meeting 7 to 8:30: Presentation and wrap up
Please RSVP so we can order the correct amount of Pizza’s
Event Owner: Quinn Devery (Digital Marketing and Channel Sales Manager at Paranet)