Hear from industry experts, network with marketing professionals, and learn how you can navigate the changing marketing landscape. Join us for this year’s Digital Marketing Summit on April 29.

Who

For marketing professionals, business leaders, and students interested in the latest industry insights.

What

A full day of educational discussions and interactive sessions focused on the latest digital marketing trends.

When

April 29, 2024 from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center at Ball State University.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS YEAR’S SUMMIT IS CLOSED

Keynote Presentations

How to Amplify the Voice of Your Customers

Karen Mangia

Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author

President & Chief Strategy Officer, The Engineered Innovation Group

Forget What You Know About ROI

Remington Ramsey

Creator, Real Producers Magazine

AI in Sales and Marketing: Are We There Yet? Panel Discussion

Deb Brown

Principal Solution Engineer, Salesforce

Kris Shorter

Head of Analytics & Insights – Global Specialty Care Corporate Communications, Sanofi

Brigitte McAlear, MBA

Assistant Lecturer of Marketing, Ball State University

Breakout Sessions

Managing the Modern Marketing Team – What You Need to Know

With data always at your fingertips and new technologies arising every day, it’s difficult to know how to manage this everchanging space. In this session, we will touch on data measurement strategies, achieving omni-channel excellence, and how to meld different personality styles so you are all working towards the same goal.

Allison Lundberg

Senior Digital Marketing Strategist & Team Lead, AmericanEagle.com

Human-Centered Design and Marketing

In this session, we’ll discuss and play with the tools of human-centered design to inform tasks like experience design, branding, and storytelling. How might you design a story, a campaign, a product, or an experience by putting the user first?

Kevin Moloney

Associate Professor of Emerging Media Design and Development, Ball State University

How to Launch a Podcast in Seven Days

In this session, learn how to start a podcast and why it’s one of the best things you can do for your business and brand.

Brett Wiggins

Division Manager, Vector Marketing & Cutco Cutlery

From Data to Decisions: Leveraging Research to Empower Digital Marketing

Unlock the power of research-driven digital marketing planning and execution. Learn how to leverage data-driven insights to craft targeted strategies, optimize campaigns, and maximize ROI. Gain practical skills and proven techniques to elevate your digital marketing efforts and achieve measurable success in an increasingly competitive online environment.

Leslie Galbreath, MPS, APR

President & CEO, dgs Marketing Engineers

Optimizing Your Digital Marketing Budget

Which social media platforms should I be using, and how much should I be spending?! Eliminate the guesswork by learning how to rely on tools and data to make informed decisions instead of just gut feelings. By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with some practical strategies that’ll make choosing the perfect channels and budget allocation feel like a breeze, all while maximizing your impact and ROI.

Andrew Lamping

Founder/CEO, Cyclone Social

Sell Me a Story: Applying Storytelling in Marketing

In the digital age, where attention is scarce, great storytelling captivates busy audiences and drives marketing success. This workshop delves into the fundamentals of narrative marketing, equipping participants with strategies to craft compelling business stories. Through interactive exercises, real-world examples, and practical frameworks, attendees will learn to weave narratives that engage and convert.

Alex Sventeckis

Founder, Alex Sventeckis Content Consulting

Event Breakdown

 

TimeItineraryLocation
8:00 amNetworking BreakfastCardinal Hall B
9:00 amMorning Keynote
Karen Mangia
Cardinal Hall B
10:00 amAI in Sales and Marketing: Are We There Yet?
Deb Brown, Brigitte McAlear, Kris Shorter
Cardinal Hall B
11:00 amMorning Breakout Sessions
Allison Lundberg, Kevin Moloney, Brett Wiggins
SC 301, 302, 303
12:00 pmLunchVarious Locations
1:00 pmAfternoon Breakout Sessions
Leslie Galbreath, Andrew Lamping, Alex Sventeckis
SC 301, 302, 303
2:00pmAfternoon Keynote
Remington Ramsey
Cardinal Hall B

Register now and empower yourself with the skills you need to navigate the evolving marketing landscape. We’ll see you April 29.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS YEAR’S SUMMIT IS CLOSED