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BlogWorld & New Media Expo
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- Parent Category: Expos and Conventions
- Category: Previews
- Published on Thursday, 19 May 2011 05:00
- Written by L E Shannon
BlogWorld & New Media Expo takes place May 24 - 26, 2011 at Javits Convention 
Center in Manhattan, New York, the world's largest social media conference and new media industry trade show.
BlogWorld & New Media Expo is expanding to two events in 2011, including a new East Coast event in New York City. (The Los Angeles edition will be held in November.)
"After a record-setting 40% attendance growth at our event in 2010, and due to a huge demand from bloggers and social media professionals from across the eastern United States and Canada, we decided it was time to launch our East Coast event this year," explained BlogWorld & New Media Expo CEO and co-founder Rick Calvert.
Steven Rosato, Show Manager for BookExpo America commented: "This is a perfect fit for BookExpo America. We have been building our blogger base and social media has emerged as a powerful force in book publishing and marketing in recent years.
We are a vested partner with BlogWorld & New Media Expo and we will work closely with them to sell, promote and build their show. We expect this association will strongly benefit our respective attendees and exhibitors for many years to come."
Access to the BlogWorld & New Media Expo exhibit floor will be complimentary for all BEA badge holders, and access to the BlogWorld conference can be purchased separately.
BlogWorld & New Media Expo features the most diverse, all-star line-up of bloggers, digital broadcasters, social media professionals and new media thought leaders under one roof, anywhere in the world.
The Expo provides an educational experience for all levels of expertise and interests. Experts from every field of the blogging and new media industry will be on hand to share their knowledge, techniques and advice. Industry gurus will share their experiences and network with attendees in seminars and moderated panels.
Content Creation:
- Learn how to design and launch Blogs, Podcasts and Video Channels
- Improve the look, feel, and sound of your content
- Hone your writing skills and create compelling copy
- Discover the latest audio and video production tools, tips, and techniques
Distribution – Learn how to reach a larger audience and build a dynamic, engaged community around your content using:
- Social networks like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn
- Audio and video sharing sites like iTunes and YouTube
- Social bookmarking sites
- Improved keywords and SEO
- Search marketing
- Widgets
- Syndication
- Networks
Monetization – Learn all the tools, techniques and strategies to monetize your content with:
- Direct advertising
- Ad networks
- Contextual ads
- Affiliate programs
- Sponsorship
- Paid content
- Syndication
Keynote Speakers
- Gary Vaynerchuk, Jeffrey Hayzlett, H.P. Mallory – Social Media Game Changers
- Mike Schneider, Josh Karpf, David Wolf, Tom Aronson, Aaron Strout – Mega LBS or Mega BS: 3 Mega Brands Talk Check-ins, Loyalty, Discovery & Deals
- Paul Colligan, Chris Brogan, Chris Pirillo, Andrew Breitbart, Shauna Glenn, Sara Benincasa – New Media LIVE!" Talk Show
Some of the other speakers are:
- Stephanie Agresta, EVP, Managing Dir. of Social Media, Weber Shandwick
- Rich Brooks, President, Flyte New Media
- C.C. Chapman, Founder, Digital Dads
- Jonathan Fields, Author, Career Renegade
- Jennifer James, Founder, The Mom Bloggers Club
- Shelly Kramer, Founder, V3 Integrated Marketing
- Danielle Liss, Writer, Attorney, DanielleLiss.com
- Tamsen McMahon, Dir. of Digital & Strategic Initiatives, Sametz Blackstone Associates
- Srinivas Rao, Host & Co-Founder, BlogcastFM
- Johnny B Truant, Business Strategist, Blogger, johnnybtruant.com
- Lisa Sabin-Wilson, Owner, E.Webscapes
- Tom Webster, VP of Strategy & Marketing, Edison Research
Some of the conferences are:
- How to Make Real Money From Your Blog
- How to Write For and Engage the 50+ Marketplace Online
- Removing the Legalese from Contracts for Bloggers
- Naughty, Naughty Blogger: Legal Implications for Blogging
- The New About Me: Who Taught You How to Write Your Bio?
- Why More People Aren't Reading Your Blog: How To Create Bite Sized Content That Gets Devoured And Shared
- Do More With Less – How Journalists Can Overcome Information Overload 36 Tools, Tips & Sites for Digital Efficiency
This year, Virtual Tickets are available to participate online, for those who cannot attend the Expo in person.
For more information, go to www.blogworldexpo.com/2011-nyc.
BlogWorld & New Media Expo
May 24 - 26, 2011
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
11th Avenue at 34th-39th Streets
New York City
Big Apple Comic Con - Spring Edition
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- Parent Category: Expos and Conventions
- Category: Previews
- Published on Monday, 16 May 2011 05:00
- Written by L E Shannon
Wizard World Big Apple Comic Con Spring Edition, part of North America’s largest 
pop-culture tour, is happening May 21 - 22, 2011 at the Penn Plaza Pavilion (in the historic Hotel Pennsylvania) in Manhattan, New York City.
The largest and longest-running Comic Con in New York, this event brings together thousands of fans of all ages and plenty of celebrities and industry professionals to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, comics, toys, video gaming, television, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more.
"Response to the Big Apple Comic Con shows the past two years was so strong that we had to add the Spring event," said Gareb Shamus, CEO, Wizard World. "Everyone -- the celebrities, the fans, the dealers, manufacturers, artists, and the entire community we deal with -- was begging us to bring a huge Spring Comic Con to New York."
Natl Stationery Show: Paper Power in NYC
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- Parent Category: Expos and Conventions
- Category: Previews
- Published on Friday, 13 May 2011 10:00
- Written by FFestivalTraveler Staff
The 65th annual National Stationery Show (NSS) runs May 15 - May 18, 2011 at the 
Jacob Javits Center in New York City.
The National Stationery Show is the premiere market for stationery resources in the United States, presenting more than 1,400 exhibitors and products in five distinctive sections.
The Show draws 14,000 domestic and international retailers representing department, chain and specialty stores, museum shops, gallery and craft retailers, boutiques, stationery, greeting card and gift shops, bookstores, bridal shops, party stores, hospital gift shops, home furnishings stores, specialty office furnishings retailers, floral and garden centers, mass merchandisers catalogs, on-line retailers and TV shopping club, import/export firms, distributors.
Contemporary Furniture on Display in NYC
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- Parent Category: Expos and Conventions
- Category: Previews
- Published on Thursday, 12 May 2011 10:00
- Written by L E Shannon
The 23rd Annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair is being held May 14 - 17, 2011 at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan, New York City. The Fair is North America’s premier showcase for contemporary design.
During the four days, the Fair hosts more than 23,000 interior designers, architects, retailers, facility managers, wholesalers, store design professionals, hotel and restaurant designers and manufacturers, as well as students and members of the general public.
