TOLEDO, OH – Local participation was strong for the Inaugural Social Media Breakfast Toledo meeting held April 3. The event combined an overview of web 2.0 social media with an opportunity for business networking.
"The planning committee could not have been more pleased at the turnout, interest and engagement for this event," says Patrick Giammarco, event organizer and Toledo-based small business marketing coach.
"We had 79 people attend in person and an additional 67 watch the live stream, which exceed all expectations. Erica Shaffer from WTOL 11 stayed for the entire event. It shows that there is tremendous interest at all levels in social media and people are actively looking for venues to learn, connect, share and network."
Panelists for the event included Victoria Kamm, Allen Mireles, Dave Rigotti and Damian Rintelmann. Led by moderator Michael Temple, the panel discussed such topics as attracting new customers with social media, retaining existing customers with social media and market research to learn what customers want through conversation.
The panel also answered questions on Social Networking tools such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Ning and other social media platforms, citing personal experience on tactics, tools and trends.
The panel also answered questions on Social Networking tools such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Ning and other social media platforms, citing personal experience on tactics, tools and trends.
Social Media Breakfast Toledo planning committee:
Julie Cantu
Kevin Cesarz
Janeile Cudjoe
Mike Driehorst
Patrick Giammarco
Victoria Kamm
Tim Langhorst
Allen Mireles
Dave Rigotti
Damian Rintelmann
Steve Robison
Michael Temple
About Social Media Breakfast Toledo
Social Media Breakfast Toledo is a place where people of all levels of social media knowledge can come together to meet, share & learn how to utilize social media to connect & profit. Marketers, PR pros, entrepreneurs, bloggers, podcasters, new-media fanatics, and online social networkers are all welcome to attend.
