Valeria Maltoni, Principal Conversation Agent, LLC:
Strategist and author Valeria Maltoni brings 20 years of real-world business experience, 10 of which have been focused online. Principal of Conversation Agent, LLC, Valeria specializes in taking companies to “what’s next” in their business cycle by planning and building value creating systems that add momentum and performance to deliver strength, resilience, and endurance to the business. Valeria worked in the Strategy Group at Powered, Inc. overseeing engagements for companies including Anheuser-Busch InBev, Allstate, and GE Appliances. During her career, she’s held senior business roles executing growth strategies at global Fortune 500, mid-sized businesses, and small start up companies in 5 industries. Conversation Agent is consistently ranked among the top 30 marketing blogs in the world on the AdAge Power150. Valeria is on the Advisory Board of the Consulting Practicum for the International MBA at the Fox School of Business, Temple University, SmartBrief on Social Media, and a co-author of The Age of Conversation. An active member of the Social Media Business Council, and a sought-after keynote speaker, Valeria is an Accredited Business Communicator (ABC) and a Board Member and VP of Marketing & PR at the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) in Philadelphia. She built one of the first online communities associated with Fast Company magazine. Valeria is a frequent speaker on what’s next in business and the role of technology, influence, and content strategy in modern marketing. She publishes in both English and Italian. Educated at the University of Bologna and Villanova University, Valeria combines New World sensibilities with Italian style.
Jake Jacobson, Social Media Manager, Garmin International:
The @Garmin Twitter account was born in the back seat of a van in rural France, where Jake Jacobson was following the best cyclists in the world. Since that first stage of the 2008 Tour, Jake has used Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and the Garmin blog to blend personality with product information while engaging and educating customers in Garmin’s many global markets – automotive, aviation, fitness, outdoor, marine and mobile. Jake’s current role as Social Media Manager for the world leader in satellite navigation embodies his enthusiasm for an active, social lifestyle and experience in professional communication, public speaking and journalism.
Justin Meyer, Manager of Air Service Development, Kansas City Aviation Department:
Justin Meyer is the Manager of Air Service Development with the Kansas City Aviation Department. In addition to recruiting airlines to Kansas City International Airport, Justin is also the driving force behind the airport’s social media efforts. While not a true early adopter to social media, KCI has found a niche in the space over the last two years. The airport’s efforts to engage social-savvy customers have been recognized by the Kansas City Star, the Boston Globe and top aviation bloggers. In July of 2010 Forbes ranked KCI as the Top Tweeting Airport in its peer group.
Jenna Petroff, Public Relations and Social Media Manager for Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc:
Jenna Petroff is the Public Relations and Social Media Manager for Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of CKE Restaurants (also parent company to Carl’s Jr.), and one of the largest quick-serve restaurant chains in the U.S. Jenna spearheads publicity efforts for the chain, is part of the company and agency team leading community optimization, directs regional Facebook communications, manages the Flickr site and is the voice of the brand on Twitter. Specializing in influencer relations, project development and management, emerging media strategy/tactics, integrated marketing programs, and planned giving administration, Jenna also has an extensive marketing, sales, sponsorship and fundraising program development, event production and promotions background in radio and television that provides a unique insight into journalist relations and consumer marketing communications. Jenna conceptualized strategy and led the implementation in support of the Hardee’s 50th Anniversary campaign – a program that won “Best Social Media Campaign” from Exact Target during the Subscriber’s Rule Awards at Connections 2011 and finalist honors from OMMA for “Best Integrated Online Campaign, Restaurants and Fast Food” (2011). Jenna’s work been praised by such social media influencers as Sarah Evans and Peter Shankman during their speaking engagements. Evans commended Hardee’s for having great social media releases. Shankman Tweeted that Jenna has “forgotten more about brand promo than any of us will ever know,” and profiled her efforts for the chain as an example of what companies should be doing in his book, “Customer Service: New Rules for a Social Media World.”
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Craig Moore, Co-Chair Social Media Practice Group, Armstrong Teasdale Attorneys
Co-Chair of Armstrong Teasdale’s Social Media practice group, Craig is well-versed in the resources, strategy and legal aspects of social media and closely follows the evolving laws that impact its use. Advising clients in a wide range of industries, he helps employers draft, update and maintain policies addressing employees’ online activities and provides training on the use, benefits and risks of living in a tech savvy world. Additionally, Craig has a developing focus in the area of information privacy law and how that area has an increasing interconnection with social media. Also an accomplished litigator, Craig counsels organizations through a range of strategic business decisions. Most often, he focuses on issues involving social networking law, antitrust, distributorships, supply chain management, legal malpractice defense and other corporate matters.
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Jeff Schultz, Co-Chair Social Media Practice Group, Armstrong Teasdale Attorneys
Jeff Schultz is a business and commercial litigator and co-chair of Armstrong Teasdale’s Social Media practice group. Much of his practice focuses on counseling individuals and organizations through complex disputes involving the misappropriation of trade secrets, computer tampering, non-disclosure agreements, non-compete agreements, commercial contracts and social networking law. Mindful that one of the primary assets of any business is the proprietary information that makes it unique, Jeff helps clients develop and implement programs to safeguard against employee theft and defection and to minimize risks that arise when hiring employees from competitors. With the explosion of social media, social networking and online sharing, such as the use of blogs, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and texting, Jeff advises companies regarding efforts to protect their brand online. Although social networking can be beneficial to maintain personal and business relationships when used properly, it can quickly become a legal minefield for those who are unprepared.
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Jim Rudden, CMO at Spredfast
Jim Rudden is the Chief Marketing Officer at leading Social CRM provider, Spredfast, where he is responsible for all aspects of Spredfast’s marketing efforts, as well as overall customer success. Prior to Spredfast, Jim was VP of Global Marketing at Lombardi Software (acquired by IBM) where he was responsible for brand and product marketing and all demand generation.
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Maeve Connor, Copywriter at 4ORCE
Maeve is a wizard of words and a champion of carefully crafted content. But above all, she’s a proponent of bulletproof communication strategy. Her versatility is exemplified by her diverse client experience, including Save-A-Lot, Scottrade, MillerCoors, Cepia and Central Baptist Hospital.
Dan Curran, President at 4ORCE
Dan refuses to accept the status quo. He leads with a clear vision of where marketing and advertising are headed and how 4ORCE can make an impact. As further testament to his leadership, he serves on the board of directors for the St. Louis Ad Club and the Children’s Home Society of Missouri, and is the president of the St. Louis Young Entrepreneurs Organization (EO).
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Haley Spoeneman, Account Executive at 4ORCE
Haley is a people-person through and through, so it’s only natural that she excels at managing the social media and other digital marketing for Save-A-Lot, a longtime 4ORCE client. Additionally, her client roster includes non-profits Trailnet, Variety the Children’s Charity and Children’s Home Society.