Global Social Marketing Association--Interested? Want to Learn More?!

Efforts to create a global social marketing membership association received a major boast at the recent Social Marketing in Public Health Conference!  Attendees variously heard reports from interest surveys, agreed that intensive planning activities go forward, and signed up to participate in the process.  

However, one member of the social marketing community expressed concern that many potential interested practitioners might be left out of discussions if they did not attend the conference.  So, Lea Pounds, from the Center for Biopreparedness Education, in Omaha, Nebraska, has set out to broaden the circle with a discussion on July 29th, at 2:00 pm US Central Daylight Time!  I'll let her give you the scoop!

"There's been a lot of buzz the last several months about establishing a global association for those involved in social marketing. Most of the substantive discussions appear to be happening at conferences and other gatherings. I've not been able to attend those conferences and have, quite frankly, felt a little left out! 

"I'm a big believer in 'where's there's a will, there's a way' so I reached out to Craig Lefebvre after reading yet another blog post about these efforts. 

"To make it possible for more folks to join in these discussions in more immediate format, we're hosting a conference call on July 29th at 2:00 pm US Central Time.  Bob Marshall (RI DoH), Bill Smith (AED), and Craig Lefebvre (GWU) have agreed to be on the call to share what's happened with this effort so far. Then we'll kick things around a bit. 

"If you haven't been able to attend the conferences where this effort has been discussed, this is your opportunity to join in the conversation. 

"RSVP to Lea Pounds at lpounds@unmc or 402.552.3112 to receive the conference call phone number and call in code. The call is limited to 120 slots. 

If you've been feeling left out, too, now's your chance. Don't miss out!" 

Thanks, Lea, for creating this excellent opportunity. Like she says, "Don't miss out!"

Comments

[Mike Newton-Ward]

Jeff,

Social MEDIA, as I understand it, consist of technology platforms that allow fairly instantaneous communication, usual in social networks. They can allow very precise targeting and personalization of messages.

Social media can be, and usually is, used apart from conferences. They can certainly be used as tactics to raise awareness.

Thanks,
Mike

[Jeff paul news]

Global Social Media practices are used to educate public through conferences and awareness programs .