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In this advanced workshop hosted by JVS Chicago, LaShon Anthony of visuals4u will present information on share buttons, hashtags, branding, event marketing, pay-per-click & classified ads, coupons, check-Ins, deals, and bookmarking & sharing sites. Learn about various free tools to enhance your pages and how to post across multiple platforms. Implement the technology that's available today and make money while you sleep! So bring your laptops or tablets and let's get busy! Pre-registration is required.

Topics we'll discuss include:

• Overview of the leading social networks (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google+, YouTube and Yelp)
• The ROI: How social media can grow your business
• Case Studies: How two local companies excel in social media
• Designing and executing a social media strategy that is integrated across your company

The 2-hour seminar will be a mix of short presentations and simple tutorials, with plenty of time for questions. All attendees will receive a printed handout and a PDF of the complete presentation.

The seminar will be taught by Tracy Samantha Schmidt, director of training and strategy at Crain's Social Media Group. Crain's Social, a new division of Crain Communication’s BtoB Marketing Services, provides training and consulting to businesses nationwide. To learn more, please visit www.CrainsSocial.com.

Registration for this event closes at Noon on May 29, 2012 space eprmitting. Registration requires pre-payment and is non-refundable. No-shows will not receive a refund. Requests for reasonable accommodations must be made by May 23, 2012.