MIMA Announces Universal Search: Real-Time, Personalization and Social on August 18

Miguel Salcido from Geary Interactive shares the challenges and opportunities of navigating the new rules of search engine optimization marketing

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Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association

Aug 04, 2010, 07:15 ET

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association (MIMA) announces its August monthly event on the topic of Universal Search with Geary Interactive's director of SEO, Miguel Salcido, sharing his passion for the beauty of search.

What:	Maximizing your website search engine results used to consist of simply using the right keywords. Now, search engine results have evolved to include blended listings from news, video, images, social media and more. Welcome to the world of Universal Search.

	Join members of the Minnesota marketing community for an engaging after-work program as MIMA brings to the floor a man who has eight years of experience in SEO strategy, e-commerce, and CSE data feeds. Mr. Salcido has assisted companies of all sizes in appreciating that search is about results, accountability, and works in symphony with all forms of Interactive marketing.

	More importantly, attendees will leave with a better understanding of how Universal Search works in tandem with social media and what is needed to ensure companies do not lose ground in the highly competitive world of rankings. Marketing professionals of all ranks will discover solid advice and real-world knowledge of organic search engine optimization.

Who:	Speaker:
	Miguel Salcido, director of SEO, Geary Interactive

When:	Wednesday, August 18, 2010
	5:15 p.m. Registration and cash bar
	6 p.m. Presentation
	7 p.m. Networking, food and cash bar

Where:	Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power Street, Minneapolis, MN 55108

Cost:	Pre-registration Fees- Members = FREE, Student Members = FREE, Non-Members = $40
	Walk-in Registration Fees- Members = $40, Student Members = $40, Non-members = $45

Register:	Register today at http://www.mima.org/mimaevts

About MIMA

Founded in 1998, the Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association (MIMA) is the oldest Interactive Marketing Association in the U.S., and currently serves and inspires over 1,200 members from agency, corporate, and freelance environments in content development, design, experience design, marketing, media, product development, promotions, publishing and usability. We believe fundamental changes in technology and culture have transformed business and it is MIMA's role to connect, illuminate, and partner with members and guests to elevate the quality of marketing practiced, the image, and talent available in Minnesota to the rest of the world – to challenge the status quo – to inspire innovation and fuel relevant change that benefits our membership in their professional and personal lives. More at http://www.mima.org

Upcoming Events:

MIMA Summit 2010: Get your ticket today for the ninth annual MIMA Summit on September 27-28, 2010 at the Hilton Minneapolis downtown conference center, featuring author and high-energy businessperson Gary Vaynerchuk and comedian, author, and vigilante pundit Baratunde Thurston keynoting the event. Register at http://www.mimasummit.org

SOURCE Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association