Previewing the Social Media for Financial Communicators Conference – June 16-18, 2010

Social media is incredibly early in its development even as it grows quickly and as the dynamics and tools appear to change in the blink of an eye.  It has been all of six years since Facebook launched, all of four years for Twitter and all of seven for LinkedIn.

Professional communicators have a steep learning curve in this rapidly changing environment and those in the financial space have a special set of challenges based on incredibly quick and sometimes sensitive information cycles.  As such, it is perfect timing to assemble a group of experts in this field who will guide practitioners through best practices.

On June 16-18, Ragan Communications and The Public Relations Society of America will present a conference called Social Media for Financial Communicators. The conference will be hosted by NASDAQ OMX and CME Group at the NASDAQ MarketSite and it is both a timely event and  filled with excellent speakers.

The cast of presenters is truly top notch and includes keynotes by John Jacobs (EVP and CMO of NASDAQ OMX Index Group), Allan Schoenberg (Director of Corporate Communications at CME Group) and Felix Salmon (Blogger at Reuters.com).

Howard Lindzon and I have been discussing (and debating) the roles of IRO’s and financial journalists for quite a while now as we operate StockTwits and we will both present as well.  We love that this conference is occurring in New York at this precise moment.  It feels just right and examining these shifting dynamics, promoting best practices and learning directly from those doing the work are all high priority.

The Social Media for Financial Communicators Conference should be uncommon value added for those who want to refine skills and maximize effectiveness in the space.

You can find a full list of presenters and register HERE.


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