We plan to cover this and blog from the event in addition to capturing some interviews with the top minds in the areas of Web 2.0 and social media.

This fast paced, highly interactive and incredibly informative seminar will be held September 10, 2008. Registration is now open for this interactive event to be held at Johns Hopkins University, Montgomery County Campus in Rockville from 8:00 am until 12:00 noon.

They’ve got some of the best speakers from throughout the Mid-Atlantic who will teach you how to:

* Find new business leads through social media
* Connect better with current customers
* Gain press coverage
* Add social media to your existing communications, business development and public relations departments

One speaker in particular is our very own Social Media Swami, Shashi Bellamkonda, who will be on the panel “How To Add New Media To Your Existing Media and Communications Department”

At the event you will learn how to get started or improve your marketing with FREE social media online tools. You will understand how to unlock the promise of Web 2.0 and social media. You will also get to meet, see and learn from an all-star group of A-list speakers on the social media front who will help you maximize your company’s potential and business on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites.

This is a must attend event for executives who care about growing their business and marketing professionals who want to better position their organizations.

Sponsored by Vocus, the cost to attend Growing Your Business Through Social Media is $49 for TCM MemberPlus; $60 for TCM members and $129 for everyone else. Go here to register.