LOCAL BUSINESS MARKETING
SUMMIT

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Next Event: January 21, 2020

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LEARN HOW TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS FROM LOCAL MARKETING AND MEDIA EXPERTS!

Get tips for creating a marketing plan on a budget.
Discover local marketing advertising strategies that drive sales.
Exclusive turn-key marketing solutions available at special pricing. Limited quantity available.
Find out how to leverage all media types in the market.
Learn how to create compelling emails and grow your list.
Multiple locations to meet your busy schedule.

EVENT BENEFITS

Leave with strategies you can implement tomorrow.
Get free advice on growing your business.
Activate your marketing plan immediately with your free ad.
Network with peers and industry experts.
Access the event from convenient locations throughout Michigan.
Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Business Owners
Marketing Professionals
Agencies
Entrepreneurs

GUEST SPEAKER

Ed Fritz

Regional Sales & Marketing Business Strategist

Hearst Midwest Media Group

Linda possesses over two decades of marketing and strategic business experience with an emphasis on ROI and results-oriented marketing campaigns. She possesses exceptional strengths in developing and leading initiatives to harness maximum marketing potential by implementing unique cross-platform solutions that include print, mobile, broadcast and interactive media.

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Before joining Hearst, in addition to owning her own market research and marketing consulting firm, Linda heldanagement positions at Fortune 500 companies including A.C. Nielsen, an internationally recognized marketing research firm, and Emerson Electric in their product development division.

She has also held the positions of General Manager for Interactive and VP of Marketing at the Orlando Sentinel, where her team garnered two “Marketing Campaign Creative Awards” from International Management and Marketing Associates (IMMA).

In addition, she was the Vice President of Product Development and Advertising Services at Tribune Interactive. During her tenure here, her leadership produced numerous award-winning digital products, including Advertising Age’s “Best Location-Specific iPhone App”.

Her corporate background and experience as the owner of a SongChops.com, a nationally recognized, web-based songwriting education platform, gives her insight into the needs of small and mid-sized businesses working to create marketing messaging to consumers in a highly competitive environment.

Linda is a graduate of the University of New Orleans, where she received a Bachelor of Science in marketing and market research. She is a former board member for the Entertainment Business program at Full Sail University.

Ed has spent the past 20 years working in emerging media throughout the Midwest. He possesses exceptional strengths in developing and leading initiatives to harness maximum marketing potential by implementing unique cross-platform solutions that include print, mobile, broadcast, and interactive media.

Before joining Hearst, Ed held leadership positions in Marketing, Sales, and Product Development at Verizon, Idearc Media, DexMedia, and yp.com.

His background gives him insight into the needs of small and mid-sized businesses working to create marketing messaging to consumers in a highly competitive environment.

Ed is a graduate of Grand Valley State University with degrees in Communications and Accounting.

UPCOMING EVENTS

LocalMaxx Seminar Dates:

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 | Big Rapids

Agenda:

8:30am - 9:00am:

Registration, Networking & Complimentary Continental Breakfast

9:00am - 10:00am:

Marketing Solutions Presentation

10:00am - 11:00am:

Media Planning Workshop

*Hours are subject to change. Please check back for updates.

VENUES

January 21, 2020

Big Rapids

Ferris State University Center

805 Campus Drive

Big Rapids, MI 49307

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LOCAL BUSINESS MARKETINGSUMMIT