Facebook Regional Vice President to Speak in Tampa for the First Time Tuesday, April 27, 5-8:30 p.m.

TAMPA, Fla., April 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA Tampa Bay), which provides ongoing professional development and networking in the field of marketing, is proud to present an evening with Facebook's regional vice president, Mike Haines, on Tuesday, April 27.  Sponsored and moderated by Bayshore Solutions' CEO, Kevin Hourigan, the event, entitled "Creating Business Value in an Open and Connected World," will explore the many ways that marketers and businesses may use, measure and monetize Facebook as part of an all-encompassing social media strategy.  

Located at the Mainsail Conference Center (5108 Eisenhower Blvd.) in Tampa, the program will take place from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will also include insights from a number of featured panel experts including: Sam Feldman of Google's National Agency Team; Tom Hoof, Vice President of Marketing for the Tampa Bay Rays; Peter Taylor, Director of Marketing at Sarasota Memorial Hospital; and Douglas Sparks, Vice President of Marketing at Offshore Sailing School.  Each participant will share and discuss a variety of industry topics, case studies and best practices – tactical roadmaps that have been proven to build business in the social media space.

"For businesses wanting to keep their competitive Web-edge sharp, the most desired knowledge today is discovering how to drive effective business results with Social Media," said Kevin Hourigan, CEO of Bayshore Solutions.  "Bayshore Solutions is pleased to sponsor this event that brings to Tampa for the first time: a senior Facebook representative and expert on this topic; a social-search integration perspective direct from Google; and a panel of Florida business practitioners to share their real experience and insights with Facebook strategies."

Those interested in more information about this exciting event are encouraged to visit AMA Tampa Bay's Webpage at www.amatampabay.org/Facebook.aspx for a complete agenda and to register for the event.  This event is open to members and non-members with special pricing of $15 for members thanks to our title sponsor, Bayshore Solutions, one of the many benefits of AMA membership.   Guest fees are $35.  For more information about AMA Tampa Bay visit www.amatampabay.org.    

About AMA Tampa Bay

The Tampa Bay Chapter of the AMA, with almost 400 members, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating the professional marketing community.  The Chapter's Web site is located at www.amatampabay.org.  Monthly events are open to members and guests and feature speakers from well-known companies and brands from both the Tampa Bay area and nationwide.  Memberships are available on both an individual and group (corporate) basis. For more information about any of the chapter's events or programs contact Susan Follick at [email protected].

SOURCE AMA Tampa Bay