Accompanying ‘The Future of Sponsored Social,’ Leadership Panels Feature Brands, Celebrities and Industry Executives
IZEA, Inc. (OTCQB:IZEA), the leader in Sponsored Social, announced today that the company will unveil the public beta of its new platform, The Sponsorship Marketplace, via a four city tour and series of breakfast panels. The panels bring together top brands, agencies, celebrities and social power users, who will lead a series of discussions about the future of the rapidly evolving social sponsorship industry. Attendees will learn how brands and creators collaborate, and see industry research that showcases key insights about the category.
Tour Locations and Dates:
*Events are scheduled for 8:30-10:30 AM (local time)
New York City: Astra, Tuesday, March 11th, 2014
Chicago: The James, Wednesday, March 12th, 2014
Los Angeles: The Huntley Hotel, Thursday, March 13th, 2014
San Francisco: One Market, Friday, March 14th, 2014
New York Panelists:
- James Crews, Social Media Strategist at TD Ameritrade
- Joy Bauer, Nutrition and Fitness Expert for The Today Show
- Chris Brogan, Publisher and CEO of Owner Magazine
- Jeanette Scott, Blogger at J’s Everyday Fashion
- Blake Lawrence, CEO of Opendorse
Chicago Panelists:
- Jonas Paretzkin, Director of Public Relations & Social Media at ConAgra
- Alli Doubek, Owner at Couponing for 4
- Linda Braden, Owner at Mason Jar Crafts Love
- Mananya Komoroski, Director of Digital and Social Media at Weber Shandwick
Los Angeles Panelists:
- D.A. Wallach, Recording Artist, Chester French
- Tia Mowry, Star of Nick at Nite/Nick Hit TV Show “Instant Mom”
- James Maslow, Actor & Recording Artist, Big Time Rush
- Jennifer Beals, Actress
- Elle Fowler, Celebrity Beauty/Style Vlogger, Dreaming in Blush
- Luigi Picarazzi, President & CEO at Digital Media Management
- Claire Reitz, Owner at Inspiring Pretty
San Francisco Panelists:
- Julie Vazquez, Social Media/Online Community Specialist for Shutterfly
- Michael Brito, Group Director, Media & Engagement at W20 Group
- Andi Gleeson, Owner at Weary Chef
- Julie Alison, Star of Bravo’s “Misadvised”