The Social Media Association for Business is a forum bringing together diverse organisations and individuals interested in sharing experiences, best practice and strategies using social media and other digital marketing channels. PURPOSE
SMA4B is a business forum bringing together diverse organisations and individuals interested in sharing experiences, best practice and strategies using social me
dia and other digital marketing channels. All profits raised from our activities and events will be retained and used to further enhance the organisation and improve facilities, events and services. We welcome sole traders, SMEs, agencies and corporates. The SMA is a broad church and welcomes contributions from both small business and large organisations alike. We hope all organisations can benefit from the experiences of large budget campaigns to small budget, audacious thinking often found in entrepreneurial SMEs. FREQUENCY & VENUE
The SMA meets once a month in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In April, we'll have our first event in Derry/Londonderry - see the page for more details. If you'd like us to run an event in your area, please get in touch. Monthly Formal Event:
Our monthly format events have been a mix of networking, keynote addresses, specialist panel discussion and open floor discussions. A typical event starts with registration and networking at 6pm, with the keynote beginning at 6:30, with a half-hour address that then leads to a panel discussion and open floor discussion. We're also planning speed networking events and open coffee events; and if you've any ideas for a particular type of event (or indeed topics), please let us know. OPEN COFFEES:
See wall for details. SOCIAL EVENTS:
Christmas dinners etc. COLLABORATIVE EVENTS:
We sometimes team up with other organisations to host join events for the benefit of all our members. Currently we are collaborating with:
- Beyond NI
- University of Ulster
- Open Coffee Mid-Ulster
- Southern Regional College (SRC)
- Gilchrist & Co Accountants
- Downpatrick Business Forum
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED? We are looking for professional digital marketing experts and/or small business owners with inspiring case studies to take part and share expertise, either as a keynote speaker or an expert panellist. SPONSORSHIP
Although we aim to keep the cost of running each event to a minimum and everyone involved is a volunteer, we are taking enquiries from interested sponsors.
