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Microsoft Executive Explains TAG Technology In Sarasota

Attend And Win An Xbox-Kinect Gaming System

Attendees will learn from Microsoft, media, and local businesses how to implement TAG; keeping their brand in the forefront of consumers 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year. Presentations will identify best practices for deploying the new smart technology tool, implementing offline and online campaigns across web, mobile, and print media. Success stories shared will also prove TAG’s ability to increase market share and create job opportunities for local businesses. There is limited seating at this event.

Presenters include Bill McGwain, director of small business development for Microsoft; John Puterbaugh, founder and CEO for California-based Nellymoser; Candice McElyea, director of marketing & public relations for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch; Ed Bertha, executive publisher and founder for REAL Magazine; Kathy Durfee, CEO and founder for TechHouse; and Angela Massaro-Fain, founder and president for Grapevine Communications Advertising Agency. Each presenter has experience implementing TAG and will speak as to why an instant interactive consumer experience is important to your business.

Advanced registration for the event is required due to limited seating and is available online at www.sarasotachamber.com/events through Wednesday, December 8, 2010. The cost is $10 for Chamber members and $15 for future members. All attendees are eligible to win an Xbox – Kinect gaming system from Microsoft.

Event details:

Thursday, December 9, 2010
7:45 – 10 AM
State College of Florida – Lakewood Ranch (7131 Professional Parkway East)
7:45 Continental Breakfast
8:15 Program Begins

For more information on Microsof TAG visit http://tag.microsoft.com/consumer/index.aspx

For more information, contact Morgan Gerhart at mgerhart@sarasotachamber.com