June has arrived, and so has the start of summer in Boston. Now is the perfect time of the year to delve into the various marketing and advertising events, which are in full swing. Summer has kicked-off, so get out and network, scope out the best new startups, learn how to create a personal brand, and speak with some of the brightest industry experts. The month of June is full of marketing opportunities, so take a look at what it has to offer.
#TechHubTuesday Demo Night June 2nd, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. #TechHubTuesday, an event sponsored by TechHub Boston, will feature five entrepreneurs who will present their demos in front of the tech community, followed by a Q&A with the audience. After the presentations there will be a networking event, where there will be beer, wine and a ping-pong table for your recreational pleasure! Follow #TechHubTuesday all day to see the demos taking place in Bengaluru and London. Free Admission. 2nd Floor 212 Elm Street, Davis Square, Somerville.
How to Collaborate Better as a Marketer June 2nd, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Organized by Boston Content, and in collaboration with WeWork, this event is a night of networking for content creators and community managers which features four discussion topics focusing on the theme of “collaboration.” Register for one of the four topics: “From Owned to Earned: How to Get Your Content Picked Up,” “How to Make Everyone Love Working With You,” “Outsourcing vs. Insourcing: Getting Help with Content Creation,” and “The Best Tools & Strategy For Content Collaboration.” After the discussions, there is time for cocktails and networking. Admission for each event is $10. 745 Atlantic Avenue, Boston.
A Workshop for Restaurant Operators: New Customers in an Old City June 3rd from 2:00 pm – 3:00pm. Main Street Hub presents a workshop for restaurant owners and managers about the impact of an online reputation and ways it impacts a business. The event will consist of a presentation and a discussion focusing on ways to improve online presence and engaging customers, and a Q&A. There will also be a chance to network with other restaurant owners in the Boston Area. Free admission. 5 Middlesex Avenue, Somerville.
WeWork Labs Demo Day June 3rd, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Five Boston startups are showcasing their products at this WeWork event, including Bookity, HigherMe, TableUp, MatchOn, and Flyp. The competition is formatted as a four-minute presentation from each company, followed by a three-minute Q&A, and then the votes are cast for the winner. Following the competition, attendees will have the chance to network and partake in the happy hour reception. Free Admission. 51 Melcher Street, Boston.
Professional Development: Master Class with Fran Kelly June 4th, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Presented by Ad Club, Fran Kelly, the President & CEO at CEOVIEW Branding LLC, presents his 7 Steps to Brand Success. Kelly welcomes CEOs, CMOs, and agency brand leaders to attend this master class and bring their brands to the class for an in-depth look at what success means for them in the future. Admission is $399 for members and $499 for non-members. Location TBD, Boston.
Women Go Digital: Online Marketing From Strategy to Launch June 4th, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. Hosted by Bay Path University, this daylong workshop is aimed at aspiring and current digital marketers, and sets the foundation for learning marketing tactics for building personal brands and businesses. This workshop presents the latest in digital trends, and the latest marketing practices and strategies. Associate professors and partners of the University will conduct the workshop, and attendees will receive a certificate of completion from Bay Path University. General admission price is $110 and students pay $40. 588 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow.
Customer Experience 20/20: A New Era of Customer-centric Marketing June 4th, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Customer Experience 20/20 is a roundtable discussion presented by the American Marketing Association Boston, which works to customize and optimize the customer experience journey, and features a panel of experts including a Google Industry Director. The event also includes an AMA members-only book signing, a networking portion, and a Q&A following the panel discussion. General admission is $65 and AMA members pay $55. District Hall, 75 Northern Avenue, Boston
Redefining the Customer Relationship via Hyper-local Marketing Solutions June 8th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. A discussion centered on the latest in proximity-based marketing in order for retailers to improve the customer shopping experience, this event features a panel of speakers focusing on topics ranging from the “next digital wave” to the risk of digital clutter. General admission is $30. Free for students & members. MIT Strata Center, 32 Vassar Street, Cambridge.
Content Marketing Forum June 9th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Presented by Curata, two speakers will attend this interactive forum where they will share their experiences and networking strategies. The topic of this discussion is “Search Engine Optimization for Content Marketing – Yes, It Is Still important.” This talk will delve into the importance of Search Engine Optimization and its relevance for content marketing. Free admission. WeWork South Station, 51 Melcher Street, Boston.
Founders Share Exchange Presents – The Perfect Pitch Deck: Present Like a Pro June 9th, 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm. This event, presented by WeWork and The Founders Share Exchange, focuses on how to develop the perfect pitch deck and methods on how to become a better presenter. Esteemed presenters will kick off the night’s events, followed by startup demos, and networking with food and beer. Free Admission. WeWork South Station, 745 Atlantic Avenue, Boston.
Email Marketing: Mini Boot Camp June 9th, 9:30 am – 11:00 am. Susan Czajkowski is a communication and online marketing coach, and attendees of this event will learn how to compose email marketing messages through a live demo of the features of Constant Contact. Czajowski is an expert on Constant Contact, and has experience working with small business owners and entrepreneurs to help improve their online presence through a variety of platforms. Free Admission. Concord Free Public Library. 1322 Main Street, Concord.
Your First Five Sales June 9th, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. This Venture Forum event provides attendees with the methods to market and sell a product after it has been developed and sold. Jim Pouliopoulos and John Petrella are the keynote speakers on marketing and sales, respectively, followed by presentations by two industry experts. Admission for students is $10 and $35 for non-members. WPI, Rubin Camous Center, 100 Institute Rd, Worcester.
Summertime Seaport Bar Hop June 10th, 6:00 pm. Presented by TUGG, the Summertime Seaport Bar Hop is a relaxed networking event aimed at bringing together entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and some of the biggest venture capitalists in the Boston Tech scene, all while exploring the bar scene of the Seaport District. By attending this TUGG event, the proceeds from the Bar Hop will be donated to help local youths. Space is limited based on venue capacity. $10 Admission. 51 Melcher St, Boston.
HBR Live: Man, Machine, and the Future of Work June 10th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Presented by Harvard Business Review, join this live conversation about how smart machines and robots are changing the nature of work. The event consists of a presentation by the editor-in-chief of the Harvard Business Review, followed by a panel discussion, Q&A and a post-panel reception. Free admission. 45 Prospect Street, Cambridge.
Content Marketing Virtual Conference June 12th, Session begins at 11:00 am. As an installment in the Virtual Conference Series, three experts will provide advice on how to make your marketing “wicked awesome” in this virtual conference. The free pass provides access to live, interactive Q&A sessions, and a networking lounge for speakers and peers. There will be discussion topics ranging from “Your Instagram Doesn’t Have to Suck,” “How to Make Your Marketing Content Stand out From the Crowd,” and “How to Build a Step-By-Step Content Strategy and Roadmap.” Free admission. Online.
Summer Marketing Series: Part Two (Building Dynamic WordPress Websites) June 23rd from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. In the second installment of the three part “Summer Marketing Series,” Director Susu Wong and WordPress expert Donato Dandreo teach the basics of building and maintaining a WordPress website and give a market overview of best website practices. Bring your laptop and an existing WordPress website to the workshop. Admission is $10 for non-members. Located at The Merrimack Valley Small Business Center, 88 Middle Street #202, Lowell.
Marketing Tools – Build Your Business Brochure June 25th, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Presented by the Center for Women and Enterprise, this workshop teaches the basic elements of good brochure design, including the best information to include within a brochure and how to incorporate brochures into a marketing strategy. $20 Admission. 50 Elm Street, Worcester.
