Social Media Fest
Social Media Fest
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Due to popular demand we're back with a jam-packed day full of social media tips you can implement straight away! Here's the line up so far:
9am: Introduction To The Day with Samantha
9.10: John Murray – Personal Brand – It’s What’s On The Inside That Counts!
Since training with the world’s leading headshot photographer Peter Hurley in 2014, John has gone on to be named one of the world’s top 100 headshot photographers.
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9.25: Louise Brogan – How To Raise Your Visibility On LinkedIn With Video
Louise Brogan runs a boutique marketing agency working with entrepreneurs, SME’s and professionals who want to raise their profile through LinkedIn in a genuine and valuable way. Louise is an international speaker, and hosts the LinkedIn with Louise Podcast and YouTube channel.
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9.40: Louise McDonnell – Turn YOUR Social Media Time into Sales Using This Simple 3 Step Approach
Louise McDonnell is an award-winning social media strategist and coach. As a four-time best-selling author, her works, including the “2024 Social Media Planner & Guide,” are vital resources for digital marketing.
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9.55: Danielle Serpico - Your Wealth Mindset: Overcoming Subconscious Blocks for Social Media Success
Danielle will dive deep into the hidden mental barriers that hold you back from achieving success online. Whether you’re a digital creator, entrepreneur, or social media enthusiast, this talk will equip you with the tools you need to start to break through limitations and unlock a new level of success in your social media journey.
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10.10 - Tea / Coffee
10.30: Ronan Rooney - Embracing Change For Social Media Growth
Internationally renowned Motivational Speaker and Author. Inspiring leaders to lead a meaningful life, with clarity and wisdom by altering your conditioning to have a quieter, happier and more fulfilling life.
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10.50: Helena Tubridy – How Social Media Sparks Growth – The Power of Social Media for PR Opportunities
Helena provides bespoke corporate training and e-learning courses. A strong advocate for fertility healthcare, Helena regularly shares her insights on TV, radio, print, and podcasts. Follow her on Instagram for valuable tips and updates on fertility health and healing.
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11.10: Laura Dowling – The Fabulous pharmacist Interview – How engaging with my Instagram followers changed my business
Laura Dowling is The Fabulous pharmacist - Founder & CEO fabuwellness.com . Public speaker. Healthcare writer. Podcaster, TV & radio appearances.
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11.30: Julie Burke – How Tiktok Changed My Life
Meet Julie (aka Julesrulesirl), a social media sensation with over 30k followers across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. In just 4 years, she has taken the digital world by storm, selling out speaking events, mentoring women in business growth, and even headlining her own stand-up gig!
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11.45: Panel Discussion – Building a Community on Social Media
With Sharon Smurfit, Treena Clarke & Sarah Lyons
12 Noon: Stephen Frazer – 5 Mistakes People Make When Using Google Ads
As the CEO of Sumoblue, Stephen leads a dynamic team driving vision for growth for client retailers. SUMOBLUE are the heavyweights of growing ambitious retailers to 7-8 figures.
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12.05: Samantha Kelly - The Power Of Relationships
Samantha Kelly is one of the top Twitter (X) experts and is also proficient in LinkedIn and all things social media strategy. With an engaged following of over 70k Samantha helps businesses stand out online and build communities around their brand.
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12.20 Fiona Harrold – Get in the Press! Reach millions of your ideal clients by getting featured in the press.
Fiona built a brand and business by getting featured in the media. It is the fastest and most powerful way to be seen as the authority in your field, bringing you clients and kudos! Fiona shares her strategies for getting featured in the media and seen by millions!
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12.35 Panel Discussion - Challenges of Digital Adoption and Changes In Business
with Amanda Wallace, Andrew Clohessy & Aisling O’Rourke
1pm - Lunch
2pm: Chad Byrne Interview – Crowdfunding on Social Media
Executive Chef of Killarney-based The Brehon Hotel Chad Byrne will share his experience on the incredible crowdfunding success story behind the Hungry Donkey.
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2.15: Ashleigh Watson – Turning Instagram Followers into Customers
With over 21 years of experience in the marketing industry, Ashleigh stands out as a leading authority in digital marketing and social media strategy. Join Ashleigh for an inspiring and informative session, where you’ll discover actionable tactics to grow your business using Instagram.
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2.30: Anita Wong – Enhance Your Social Media with AI: From Video Creation to Lead Generation
Discover how AI tools can streamline your video marketing strategy and drive business growth through short-form content across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. By the end of the talk, you'll have actionable insights to enhance your video workflow and increase engagement across all business channels.
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2.50: Panel Discussion – Business essentials to avoid future disaster
with Grainne O’Donovan, Sandra Stynes & Marc O’Dwyer
3.25 Comfort Break
3.40: Backing Business with Virgin Media Business
The Virgin Media Backing Business campaign aims to support and promote small businesses using the powers and platforms available to Virgin Media.
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4pm: Wayne Denner – Cybersecurity
Speaker, Author and Trainer, Wayne has spent over 21 years in the digital space using social media, smart phone tech and the internet to his advantage. Wayne speaks to 50,000 students (and their parents) & Businesses every year.
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4.30pm: Alison Arngrim - The Power Of Nostalgia On Social Media
New York Times Best Selling author of “Confessions of A Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated”, Alison Arngrim is best known to viewers world-wide for her portrayal of the incredibly nasty “Nellie Oleson” on the much loved, long running hit television series "Little House On The Prairie," and continues to amuse audiences through her many film, television, stage and multi-media appearances.
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Location
Talbot Hotel, Y35FP9P