Internet Summit 2011 Delivers Southeast’s Largest Digital Media, Marketing, IT and Web Technology Event Nov. 15-16 in Raleigh, NC

Internationally-renowned thought leaders from Google, ESPN, Microsoft and Yahoo! share best practices in social media, online advertising, mobile applications, cloud computing, IT and more

(Nov. 2, 2011) RALEIGH, NC — Nearly 2,000 interactive marketers, IT executives, entrepreneurs, digital/new media strategists, venture capitalists and technology professionals will connect at the Raleigh Convention Center Nov. 15-16 to hear more than 120 speakers delivering over 80 presentations and panel discussions about today’s hottest business trends. Topics include social media, mobile applications, e-commerce, SEO/paid search, Internet usability, analytics & measurement, streaming/interactive video, cloud computing/virtualization and online advertising/branding.

New York Times best-selling author, brains behind the Wine Library, Internet celebrity and social media king, Gary Vaynerchuck will deliver the keynote presentation that promises to be enlightening, inspiring and engaging.

“I want to come at you practical, not theory or buzzwords,” says Vaynerchuck. “I guarantee, if you come in skeptical about social media, I will bring a strong B2B and B2C (business case) to the table.”

The conference and exhibits opens Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m, with a keynote panel discussion: The Future of Digital Media & Marketing with executives from Google, Gannet Company, Inc., FormSpring and Discovery Communications. Participants will choose from over 25 80-minute sessions featuring more than 75 presentations tailored to their interests and needs, as well as get a glimpse into some of the industry’s newest Internet entrepreneurial products and tools in the Demo Showcase and Startup Lounge. To wrap up day one, award-winning video DJ Mike Relm, performs at the opening reception from 6-8 p.m.

Doors open day two at 7 a.m. for a networking breakfast, followed by presentations from featured thought leaders Marc Cendella, CEO, TheLadders.com and Marshall Brian, Founder, HowStuffWorks.

To register for what is sure to be a sold out event and get the latest about the Internet Summit 2011 visit www.internetsummit.com.

About Tech Media
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in the Research Triangle Park, TechMedia Company creates and delivers high-caliber digital marketing, interactive media, Internet-driven conferences and events to connect technology, entrepreneurial and venture capitalists communities throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions. Additional upcoming conferences include: Southeast Venture Conference (SEVC) 2012, Tysons Corner, VA, February 29 - March 1, 2012; Digital Summit 2012, Atlanta, GA, May 9-10, 2012; and Digital East 2012, DC Metro, Fall 2012.

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