The September event has been scheduled. “What does it take to be successful in Social Media? For that matter, how do you even measure success? What are the right ways, and the wrong ways, to participate?

“Social Media” is now a catch phrase that’s come to mean many things, and there are millions of people Twittering, Digging, Buzzing and Stumbling their way through the day, but do they know where they’re going? Do they have a goal in mind, or even know know why they’re doing it?

What does it take to be successful in Social Media? For that matter, how do you even measure success? What are the right ways, and the wrong ways, to participate?
“Social Media” is now a catch phrase that’s come to mean many things, and there are millions of people Twittering, Digging, Buzzing and Stumbling their way through the day, but do they know where they’re going? Do they have a goal in mind, or even know know why they’re doing it?

This presentation will cover the the ins and outs of social media marketing, and how it integrates with search engine marketing overall. Benefits, pitfalls, methodology, tracking, and efficiency, you’ll see exactly what to do, and more importantly, what not to do, for yourself, for your own business, or for clients.

Speaker:
Ian Lurie, president of internet marketing agency Portent Interactive.

Ian is an experienced internet marketing strategist, who started Portent in 1995. He is a veteran internet marketing speaker, with expertise in online media planning, search marketing and optimization, pay-per-click marketing, usability and generally helping organizations make the Internet generate real value.

When:
Tuesday September 14th, 2010

Time:
4:30 to 6:00 PM

Where:
Hotel deLuxe -729 SW 15th Ave, Portland, OR

How Much?

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July’s SEMpdx networking event promises to be a good one, as we try out a new venue. There’s no charge to attend this one, and no “education” beyond that which you’ll get from hobnobbing with the smartest internet marketers in Portland.

Where:
The Hop and Vine
1914 North Killingsworth Street
Portland, Oregon 97217

When:
Tuesday July 20 – 4:30pm to 6:30 pm

If you’re a Facebook member, you can read a little bit about them here but if not, you’ll have to get more information here.

There’s no charge to attend, and we hop to see you there!

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Attention search engine marketers, web designers, developers, digital strategists, PR rockstars and social media mavens! The SEMpdx board would like you to join us for an evening of social networking!

When: Tuesday June 15th, 2010 at 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Where: Rontoms 600 E Burnside, Portland, OR 97214
Cost: Free!!!

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SEMpdx Social Networking Rooftop Party 2010

Attention advertisers, marketers, PR pros, online gurus, tech geeks, social media rock stars and search engine marketers! Join us Tuesday, August 10th for a fabulous evening of drinks, hors d’oeuvres, live music and social networking on the roof of Hotel deLuxe in downtown Portland.

Location: On the roof of Hotel deLuxe

729 SW 15th Ave, Portland, OR
Date:Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $12

Networking:

The SEMpdx annual Rooftop Party promises to be the most talked-about networking event of the year. Not only will you be on top of one of Portland’s most luxurious and exclusive hotels – you’ll also be on top of the latest developments going on at the most innovative marketing associations in the Pacific Northwest!

Our friends from the following organizations will be attending as well:

• American Marketing Association (AMA)
• Portland State University: Multimedia Professional Program
• Social Media Club
• Oregon Entrepreneur Network (OEN)
• Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
• Oregon Creative Industries (OCI)
• Oregon Columbia International Association of Business Communicators (OCIABC)
• Software Association of Oregon (SAO)

This event is pre-register ONLY. Sorry: NO WALK-UP REGISTRATION will be allowed. Unregistered individuals will not be admitted at the door. Registration will close on Tuesday, August 10 at 12:00 p.m.

Secure your registration for this exciting event today! We look forward to seeing you there!

Live Music:

We are very excited to have a live band this year! The local band Donerail will be performing throughout the evening. Donarail’s unique sound is based on the fundamentals of classic rock, with the fresh spin of indie rock, punk and country.

Sponsors:

The Online Marketing Institute (OMI), in association with Wharton Interactive Media Initiative, is an education-focused, career development organization offering marketers accreditation in the various fields of online marketing. OMI’s curriculum of case studies, best practices, peer validation and trend analysis is delivered to students via workshops, webinars, seminars and online learning channels. OMI’s education program was built in conjunction with leading universities, research firms and associations to give marketers market-tested practical knowledge that can immediately benefit their careers. OMI’s courses are available to the general public.

OMI is the educational sister entity of the Online Marketing Summit (OMS).

EngineWorks is an innovative data-driven Internet marketing company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. We provide sophisticated interactive services that enable businesses and organizations of all sizes to be found through search engines, content sites, and social networks.

Founded in 2005 by Internet marketing veterans, our professional company offers affordable services that dramatically increase the return on your interactive investment. Our core team of seasoned experts acquired their search marketing acumen by successfully founding and working at several of the world’s most established interactive marketing companies.

Register Today!

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SEMpdx will be heavily involved at the eMarketing Summit at Innotech

• We’ll be presenting a panel called “The Future of Search” at the eMarketing Summit on May 5
• We’ll have a Site Lab booth at the eMarketing Summit and in the Innotech exhibitor area
• We are co-hosting the SoMe awards

If you haven’t already – sign up! The event is next week. Here’s more information

eMarketing Summit @ InnoTech

“The Evolution to Digital Marketing”

May 5-6, Oregon Convention Center
www.emarketingsummit.com for information and registration
Price is only $126 (normally $149) and includes two full days of the summit, luncheon presentation, InnoTech Conference, expo & receptions.  During registration use EMS20AT in the Discount code field for the lower price.

The 5th annual eMarketing Summit meets in Portland, OR this year, and brings together over 170 marketing & business professionals.

Featured Luncheon Speaker, Thursday, May 6

hosted by AMA – Oregon Chapter

-          Southwest Airlines Online Spokesperson & Emerging Media Specialist, Lindsay Reynolds

Additional Topics Include:

- Top 10 Extreme Social Media Promotion Hacks – 2 Hour Social Media Workshop

- Mobile Marketing Five Can’t-Miss Mobile Marketing Trends For 2010
- Future of Search Panel – Hosted by SEMpdx
- Doing Analtyics Right: Understand Your Goals, Measure Contextually & ACT!

- The Science of Greater Online Lead Generation
- Location, Location, Location” — A Crash Course in Geo-targeted Search Engine Marketing
- and much more.  Information and details at www.emarketingsummit.com or www.innotechoregon.com.

2^nd Annual SoMe’ Awards –

The SoMe’ Awards – The NW’s Social Media Awards is also happening the evening of May 6 at the MAC Club.  Register at www.someawards.com.  Cost is only $20 and includes two drinks, networking and dessert.  Hosted by Social Media Club of Portland, SEMpdx, TMMpdx, SAO and InnoTech.

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Attention search engine marketers, web designers, developers, digital strategists, PR rockstars and social media mavens! The SEMpdx board would like you to join us for an evening of social networking!

When: Tuesday April 20th, 2009 at 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Where: Rontoms 600 E Burnside, Portland, OR 97214
Cost: Free!!!

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• THE PITCH
  At SEMpdx, Membership has its’ rewards. Join us for a special Members-ONLY appreciation event for great networking and a rare opportunity to “Ask the Experts” search marketing insider advice from the pros. Enter our sweepstakes for prizes, enjoy drinks and appetizers as a thank you for your continued membership with SEMpdx.

• THE SPEAKERS
  Matthew Brown Define Search Strategies
  Adam Audette Audette Media
  Kent Lewis Anvil Media
  and more…

• THE GIFTS
  Bring your business cards and we’ll have drawings throughout the evening for:

• *SEMpdx schwag including an SEMpdx Snuggie
  *One pass to any monthly event
  *One free membership renewal
  *One free pass to SearchFest 2011
  and more…

• THE DEAL
  When: Tuesday April 13th, 2009 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm
  Where: Hotel Lucia 400 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
  Cost: Free-SEMpdx Members Only will be allowed at this event (Don’t want to miss it? Become a member now!)
  
  THE BONUS
  Added bonus, if you join SEMpdx now you’ll also pay just $259 for SearchFest 2010 (Non-Members $309 from 2/25-3/8)

• Please go to EventBrite to sign up for the April 13th event for SEMpdx members only.

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Search Engine Marketing conference to feature national thought leaders, workshops

Portland, Ore. – Nov.23, 2009 – SEMpdx is pleased to announce the launch of its fourth annual Search Engine Marketing conference, SearchFest 2010.

Joining the search engine optimization and pay-per-click tracks this year is a new category sure to be of interest to public relations, advertising, and other marketing professionals: Social media.

SearchFest 2010 takes place at the Governor Hotel in Portland, Oregon on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration is now open to the public (http://www.sempdx.org/searchfest/) and pre- agenda ticket prices are on sale at $139.

“Every year SearchFest enriches the pacific northwest’s business community by bringing together everyone from corporate executives and Web marketers, to traditional business owners and agency professionals,” said Ben Lloyd, SEMpdx president. “SearchFest is one of the best opportunities all year to learn new things and network with your peers. Attendees will not be disappointed.”

SearchFest 2010 will offer multiple informative learning tracks, workshops, and panels designed to provide insight into the most up-to-date strategies and technological advancements in online search marketing.

This year’s topics will include social media marketing, advanced search engine optimization (SEO,) local search, Web analytics, paid search marketing, future trends and more.

Past keynote speakers have included Danny Sullivan, editor-in-chief of Search Engine Land, and Rand Fishkin, CEO and Co-Founder of SEOmoz.

Want more information or registration?

About SEMpdx

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, SEMpdx is a non-profit dedicated to nurturing the development of search engine marketing (SEM) in the greater northwest.

SEMpdx provides a resource for local professionals and businesses interested in leveraging SEM to enhance their career and bottom line.

SEMpdx’s mission is to improve the quality of work and life for SEM professionals as well as elevate Portland’s profile on a national scale as a hotbed of SEM talent.

The organization hosts monthly educational and networking events where local businesses can get valuable tips on how to increase awareness and revenues via SEM and meet and share best practices with like minded professionals.

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SEMpdx Presents SearchFest 2010

Keynote Speaker: Stefan Weitz, Director of Bing

SearchFest 2010 will present multiple informative learning tracks, workshops, and panel sessions designed to provide direct insight into the most up-to-date strategies and technological advancements in online search marketing.

When: Tuesday March 9, 2010

Where: Governor Hotel – 614 SW 11th Ave. Portland, OR 97205

Why: Check out our full agenda

Registration

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