Boot camp offers social media training for business

  • 2014-06-28
The FMC Summer Social Media Boot Camp is a half-day event taking place this July on Long Island. It is presented by the Fair Media Council.

The camp is expected to attract over 250 people representing more than 100 businesses, non-profit organizations, and business students. It will consist of a keynote address, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities.

The keynote speaker will be Lance Ulanoff from Mashable. Workshops, who will cover all of the basics of social media and its importance to doing business in the modern world. Topics will include a guide for beginners, how to get a return on investment, best practices, the biggest mistakes businesses make, and how companies can learn from the way news sources use social media.

There will also be plenty of time to network with fellow business leaders during breaks. It is likely that this event will attract organizations from all over Long Island, including nearby Glen Cove. Many of those attending are sure to be placing a new business card printing order in advance.

The FMC Summer Social Media Boot Camp will be held at Briarcliffe College in Bethpage on July 11 from 7:30 am until noon. Tickets are $90 for FMC members, $115 for non-members, and $65 for students. Call 516-224-1860 x760 to find out more about this event.