Nicole Wagner to speak at Social Media Summit February 23rd in Alsip

PRLog (Press Release) - Feb. 6, 2012 - Being held on February 23, the summit is designed to assist local businesses break into the world of social media and learn how to use the medium most effectively. At the event, Wagner will present “Capitalizing on Search Engine Marketing to Website Optimization Techniques” and cover topics such as how to get a business found online and drive Internet leads.

“Every business should understand how search engine marketing works,” said Wagner. “This seminar will show how having the right strategies and media mix can get a company found more quickly and efficiently in today’s online world.”

Her presentation also will illustrate how social media plays into the overall search engine marketing strategy.

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The Social Media Summit will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago in Alsip, Ill. on Thursday, February 23, 2012. Registration for the all-day event begins at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $95 before Janury 31st; $110 after February 1st. For questions regarding the conference and registration, contact  elizabeth(at)visitchicagosouthland(dot)com 708-895-8200.

Nicole Wagner, Internet marketing director at Stevens & Tate Marketing (www.stevens-tate.com), leads an enthusiastic team in strategic planning, web development, social media and search engine marketing as well as internet and mobile marketing. She can be reached directly by calling 630/627-5200 or through email at nwagner(at)stevens-tate(dot)com.