Marine Marketers of America has announced plans for its Miami Boat Show bi-annual General Membership Meeting, scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2009 from 1:30 – 3pm at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
In addition to a networking segment and brief association reports, the highlight of the event is the professional development/educational component, featuring a panel of five leading industry internet/web experts. “Web 2.0 and Beyond” will address a mix of foundational recommendations for internet marketing and web design, plus consider the latest trends and opportunities in cyberspace. Expert panelists representing a variety of industry and consumer- based websites include Glen Justice of madmariner website, Courtney Chalmers of boattrader website, Leonard Boord of theboaters website, Mike Staley of Bonnier Marine Corporation and Jared Jester of Jester Communications. Jim Rhodes of Rhodes Communication will moderate.
“More and more, marine marketers are required to have a working knowledge and a skill set necessary to navigate all aspects of the Internet and to build and understand how to maximize web design and related platforms,” said Wanda Kenton Smith, MMA president. “Our board of directors unanimously agreed that our association would provide an excellent service to the industry by hosting a panel of experts to address this highly relevant and timely marketing topic. Weâve got some of the best in the business on tap and we look forward to a dynamic discussion and educational bonanza.”
The meeting is hosted by Marine Marketers of America with sponsorship support from the NMMA. The event is free and open to all industry marketers. Specific meeting room location will be posted online at the marinemarketersofamerica website upon final confirmation.By: Wanda Kenton Smith
