Social Media Conference offers Scholarships to Jobless, Startups, Students

Online, September 17, 2009 (Newswire.com) - ATLANTA-September 17,2009- Whether you're facing the challenge of unemployment, starting a new business, or getting your education, social media can further your efforts in accomplishing your goals. A local conference is presenting an opportunity for these individuals to attend for free while networking and learning how a better understanding of social media can advance their careers.

Full scholarships will be offered to one lucky individual in the following categories: jobless, start-up business owner, and student.

The New Media Atlanta conference is a first-of-its-kind, high level, business dialog about social media education for business owners in the changing digital marketplace. The conference will focus on the evolution of online communications and how businesses and individuals can harness its resources to further their brand, products, and services by building trust through social applications.

"You can go to any social media event and learn how to make a Facebook page; but we'll be having a conversation about the fundamental sea-change in communications," conference organizer and founder of Diamond Dwellings Realty, Matt Fagioli said.

The all-star roll of noted entrepreneurs and social media thought leaders presenting and speaking at New Media Atlanta includes Chris Brogan, President of New Marketing Labs, and author of "Trust Agents." As well as Jeff Turner, Nicole Nicolay, Reggie Nicolay, and locals Toby Bloomberg, Carol Flammer and Desiree Scales.

Hot topics will include Customer Service and Social Media, Engagement as the new Marketing Metric, Social Media as a Cornerstone of Brand Building, Reputation Management, and of course, in-depth Case Studies to illustrate how social media performs "in the trenches."

Desiree Scales, speaker, and CEO of Bella Web Design, Inc. said, "If we can help even one entrepreneur change their business through our experiences, that's the difference we want to make."

The three winning packages include:
-'Rock Star' Pass to the conference
-Private catered lunch with the speakers
-Chris Brogan's new book, 'Trust Agents'
-Book Signing
-Insider's Plus Access to the Rockin' after party

To enter, simply visit the scholarship contact form on the New Media Atlanta website at: http://newmediaatlanta.com/updates/scholarship.

Winners will be announced Wednesday, September 23rd and notified immediately by phone or email.

For more information or to buy a ticket for next week's event, visit www.NewMediaAtlanta.com.