Social Media Day Delaware

We're still taking in all of the knowledge we learned last week! If you want to keep up with our speakers and panelists, you can find them here: Emcee Randall Law at Kool Kolored Kid Generation Keynote Cathy Kanefsky at Food Bank of Delaware Brooke (Grubb) Miles of Delaware ShoutOut Antionette Blake at ABlakeEnterprises Nancy Dibert at Epic Marketing Consultants Corporation Alexis Harris at First State Destinations Jessica Horstmann at Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau Jaymi Carnazza at Jaymi Knows Fun Matt Sullivan at Local Journalism Initiative Delaware Caroline Hermance at Delaware Small Business Development Center Gertha Jean at BLB GLOBALl Jane Clark at BrandSwan 🦢 Nate Weaver at Avkin

... and just like that, our inaugural Social Media Day Delaware is complete! We hope everyone had an amazing time, made, great connections, and is ready to tackle their social media with fresh ideas and fun! Thank you so much to our emcee Randall Law at KoolKKid Gen for keeping the energy up ALL day! We truly appreciate our Learning and Development sponsor the University of Delaware Professional & Continuing Studies program - remember you get 15% off just for attending! Thank you to Delaware Today Magazine for being our esteemed media sponsor. Our delicious lunch was made possible by the wonderful UD catering team and the ChristianaCare Kidney Transplant Program. Thank you for the delicious cake break, Nothing Bundt Cakes! Thank you to our amazing exhibitors for showcasing your services to our attendees! BrandSwan 🦢 Insperity Heather Cox Codes PRSA Delaware Chapter Spur Impact Association And finally a hats off to Epic Marketing Consultants Corporation for producing this great event!

Attending Social Media Day Delaware? Here are a few fast things you should know: Will there be parking? Yes! Limited designated parking will be available for conference attendees on the University of Delaware campus. Simply follow your GPS to the venue location, and then follow signage in the parking area to find the appropriate lot. Visitors may enter the STAR Campus South Entrance by turning at the intersection of South College Avenue and Discovery Boulevard (across from Field House). Then, take the first right and follow the lane around (curves to the left) past the main entrance of the STAR Tower to the stop sign. At the stop sign, continue straight and cross over the service road into the parking area. What should I wear to the conference? Come as you are! Casual? Business casual? Wear what works for you. We hope attendees feel comfortable to express their personal style. Choose clothing that allows you to move freely and feel confident! A friendly reminder: To help reduce waste, please bring your corporate name tag. If you don't have one, we'll provide a badge at the registration desk.

There is still time to get your ticket! https://lnkd.in/eJHJ9DM4

How does a free digital marketing course sound? University of Delaware Professional & Continuing Studies will be raffling off 6 digital marketing courses through out the day! The University of Delaware’s Division of Professional and Continuing Studies (UD PCS) provides educational opportunities for anyone seeking to begin or complete their college career, enhance their professional skills or enrich their personal life. UD PCS also provides customized training and educational services to area businesses, organizations and professional associations.

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We are so excited to have Jaymi Carnazza (or jaymiknowsfun on Instagram) as one of our panelists at Social Media Day Delaware! If you live in or around Delaware, chances are she's helped you find a weekend activity or two! Jaymi Carnazza is a second generation Puerto Rican-Italian from New York. Jaymi spent most of her time growing up between Long Island, NY and Clearwater, FL. Having lived and learned in Thailand, NYC and Miami, Jaymi decided to base her home roots in Delaware. Jaymi fell in love with the small town feel of Delaware, while still having the ability to enjoy major city action in close, neighboring big cities. Jaymiknowsfun was established in 2023 as a way to showcase and highlight all the fun around Delaware. The idea to dedicate an Instagram page to finding fun things to do in Delaware came from the fact that every time Jaymi looked up things to do online, most of them were located in Philly, NYC, or Baltimore. Jaymi felt there was a lack of marketing and advertising on all that Delaware had to offer, and thus, Jaymiknowsfun was born.

You probably know him as The Black Plant Man on Instagram and TikTok, but we know him as a Delawarean making waves on social media! He also happens to be one of our amazing panelists! In the world of plants, there's The Black Plantman (Durrell Eastland)—part gardener, part comedian, and full-time plant parent extraordinaire. Born and raised in Delaware, far from the rolling hills and verdant valleys typically associated with gardening, he didn't exactly have a green thumb handed down from generations past. In fact, he was more likely to turn plants into unintentional bonsais than nurture them to full bloom. TheBlackPlantMan's Instagram is more than just a place for plant lovers— it's a community, a refuge for those who've accidentally drowned a succulent or two in their quest for botanical greatness. From his humble beginnings as a plant novice to his current status as a plant influencer, he's come a long way. But one thing remains the same: his unwavering love for all things green and his commitment to making the world a greener, funnier place, one plant at a time.

We are so excited to have Jessica Horstmann as one of our panelists for Social Media Day Delaware 2024! Jessica Horstmann is a digital marketing professional with nearly a decade of experience in crafting and executing dynamic marketing strategies. Currently serving as the Digital Marketing Manager for Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley, she plays a key role in elevating the Greater Wilmington region, as a premier destination for travelers. In her position, Jessica leads the bureau’s influencer marketing efforts, forging meaningful relationships with local partners, content creators, bloggers, and media outlets to enhance Wilmington’s visibility. Her work encompasses developing comprehensive social media strategies across multiple platforms while maintaining a cohesive brand voice that resonates with diverse audiences. Under her leadership, the bureau has seen significant growth in social media impressions of over 350% and follower count of over 280%, contributing to increased website traffic and heightened awareness of Greater Wilmington’s tourism offerings.

A huge shout out to all of our sponsors for making Social Media Day Delaware possible!