August is the last hurrah of the summer, so as the season comes to a close, be sure to hit up the hottest marketing events that Boston has to offer. This month, you’ll have multiple opportunities to network with a side of hashbrowns, seek out the best young talent hitting the tech scene, learn how to operate on a tight budget, and figure out the key to guaranteeing customer success. Check out these can’t-miss marketing events for the month of August.
#TechHub Tuesday Demo Night August 4, 6:00-10:00 p.m. In the next installment of TechHub’s demo night series, the top startups around Boston will showcase their work with a five-minute presentation in front of a live audience, followed by a Q&A. Thus far, the lineup of presenters includes Gradeable, EditRevise and Onshape, with more soon to be announced. Following the presentations, a networking portion will take place on the building’s roof deck, where light refreshments will be served alongside a view of the new Roxbury Innovation Center. Free Admission. 2300 Washington St., Somerville.
2015 Brandathon August 6, 5:00-9:00 p.m. The Ad Club presents its 2015 Brandathon, in which 12 creative teams will have 72-hours to create and design a brand campaign and pitch that campaign to a live audience and a panel of judges. These 12 agency teams represent some of the best of Boston. The night will conclude with a cocktail reception. General Admission is $125. Revere Hotel, 200 Stuart St, Boston.
Growth Hacking Breakfast August 7, 8:00-9:15 a.m. Presented by Chimaera Labs, this growth hacking-centered event kicks off when the breakfast arrives. Attendees will learn about the growth hacking process, a hot topic in the digital marketing space that combines online marketing, analytics and product development. Three presenters, including a Facebook advertising expert, and an SEO and content marketing expert, will discuss specific growth hacking topics, followed by a Q&A session. Free Admission. One Broadway, 5th floor, Cambridge.
Customer Success Roadshow-Boston August 12, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Totango, an expert in customer success, comes to Boston to present the best business practices, the opportunity to network with peers and get industry insight from the experts. The event will begin with networking and drinks, followed by a round of discussions and Q&As with some of the customer experience experts in attendance. The event wraps up with a meet and greet and networking portion, accompanied by food and drinks. The topics of the night include “creating a culture of customer success,” “5 customer success processes that all companies must use,” and “aligning customer success with the customer lifecycle.” The full lineup of speakers and discussion topics will be announced soon. Free admission. 60 State Street, Boston.
The Future of Wearables: A Panel Discussion August 13, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Tech in Motion has organized a panel discussing the future of wearable technology. The night will feature wearable tech experts, refreshments, a cash bar and plenty of networking. Hear from the VP of Engineering at Fitbit, the founder of Pavlok, the VP of Consumer Business of Withings, and the CEO of Bloom. Free admission. Microsoft NERD Center, One Memorial Drive, Cambridge.
Boston: Startup Institute Summer 2015 TalentExpo – #SITalentExpo August 13, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. If you’re looking to add young innovators and fresh talent to your team, or want check out some of the up-and-coming startups on the Boston scene, the SITalentExpo is the event to attend. The Startup Institute is putting their brightest students, along with their diverse backgrounds and skill sets in web development, web design, marketing, and sales and account management, on display. In demo-day style, students will pitch their ideas and interests to Boston-based organizations. Free admission. 599 Washington Street, Boston.
BostonFest August 13, 5:30-10:30 p.m. BostInno presents BostonFest, an outdoor festival and celebration of working and playing in Boston. The event brings together the Hub’s coolest and most innovative companies. With an impressive lineup of live music, food trucks, refreshing summer drinks, outdoor lawn game, and the crowning of the Coolest Companies Competition, BostonFest is the can’t-miss event for the whole office to get out and celebrate the hard work you do year-round. General admission is $32, package deals are also available. The Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd, Boston.
CMO Breakfast with Akamai August 19, 8:30-10:30 a.m. The Ad Club presents another installment in its monthly CMO Breakfast series, which showcases CMO’s of some of the top global brands sharing their ideas and resources with the Boston community. The event begins with the breakfast buffet and networking portion, and is followed by an hour-long presentation and Q&A with Akamai’s SVP & CMO, Brad Ranklin. AMA members pay $55, and non-members pay $75. 355 Main Street, 5th floor, Cambridge.
Guerilla Marketing for StartupsAugust 27, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Startup Stir, in another installment of their monthly series aimed at empowering small businesses and entrepreneurs, presents “tips and tricks to build traction for less,” where some of Boston’s most innovative marketing experts will discuss how to make the most of a limited marketing budget. The savvy panel of marketing professionals includes the CEO of the Startup Institute and the president of Her Campus, as well as many more impressive names in the Boston startup scene. Early bird tickets are $10 and regular admission is $13. C Space, 290 Congress Street, Boston.
