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TALK360° | The WOMMA Summit is the premier annual word of mouth marketing industry event. WOMMA Summit showcases experts and talented practitioners, inspires and educates marketers of all levels, and reveals the latest in emerging technologies, groundbreaking research, case studies and best practices.

This two-day event in the heart of New York City is a meeting of ideas and innovators. Join the conversation!
 
WHEN: Wednesday, April 26, 2017  - Thursday, April 27, 2017 

WHERE: The TimesCenter - 242 W. 41st Street, New York, NY 10036
 
ULTRA-EARLY BIRD PRICING available now! Save $500 - $800 when you purchase your WOMMA Summit ticket before September 1.
Register now for WOMMA Summit

Is Your Marketing WOMMY-Worthy?


Enter your best word of mouth / social media marketing campaign by August 1 for a chance to grab a 2016 WOMMY Award of your very own!

 
Presented by WOMMA, the 11th Annual WOMMY Awards will honor the most inspiring word of mouth and social media campaigns during Social Media Week Chicago on November 15, 2016.
 
TWO NEW CATEGORIES FOR 2016: 
  1. The Advocacy Award will recognize the best employee, brand or customer advocacy marketing program to achieve a business outcome.
  2. One Grand WOMMY Award winner will be selected from among the gold winners in each of the nine individual categories, recognizing the overall best-in-show grand champion.
Using the checklist provided in the Entry Guidelines (below) makes entering the WOMMY Awards quite easy. The final submission deadline (except for Governing Members) is August 1. Good luck!
WOMMY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

WOMMA offers customized sponsorship opportunities to showcase your brand at the WOMMY Awards. Become a WOMMY sponsor today

We Need Your Feedback

WOMMA Open Comment Period Runs July 15 - August 15

 
Every year, WOMMA reviews the Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct that we require all members to commit to and we believe brings authority and integrity to the industry. As a part of the evaluation process, WOMMA offers a one-month open comment period to collect insights on changes or updates to the Code. All feedback is considered by the Board of Directors and all decisions will be made public. The open comment period runs through August 15. Please join us in thoughtful ethical leadership.
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Unmetric social media journalist, Darsana Vijay, shares seven content creation tools that have positively impacted her productivity. Discover tech that can help you deliver content at the speed popular culture, and the quickly evolving social media industry demands. 

Forward-Thinking Influencer Marketing

How to Integrate Video, Snapchat, Paid Media and More into Your Campaign
Wed, Jul 27, 2016 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
 
Influencer marketing is an important part of any business's marketing strategy - make sure you're staying ahead of the game. This webinar will reveal best practices and case studies targeted at your business or brand's strategy, goals and success. Hosted by MtoMConsulting.
 

SUBSCRIBE TO THE WOMMA WEBINAR LIBRARY

Want access to premium content that will make you an even better marketer and elevate your brand or agency? The WOMMA Webinar Library is full of valuable practices, insights, and best practices from industry thought leaders. Our best-value annual subscription offers unlimited access, with new webinars added monthly. 



Interested in hosting a webinar? Get the word out about your company's good works with WOMMA's custom sponsorship opportunities. Learn more here.
 

Beyond the Endorsement, Selling a Lifestyle
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 | 6-8 PM (CDT)
360i - 515 North State St. 23rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60654

At this WOMMA #WineWednesday event, hosted by digital marketing agency 360i, you’ll hear from a panel of cultural influencers on the connection between showcasing a lifestyle and the promotion of a product, and how for many brands it can be the best path to purchase.

Register now

Leader. Pioneer. Mentor. Collaborator. Do you know someone who embodies the spirit and power of WOMM?

 
Word of mouth marketing has been shaped by talented leaders whose achievements have shifted brands, launched trends, and impacted the industry. The WOMM Hall of Fame recognizes those individuals who have made significant, positive contributions to word of mouth marketing, all while exhibiting exemplary ethical conduct.
Nominate a WOMM Leader here
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Sign up for the WOMMA SmartBrief to get inside information just for word of mouth and social media marketers. It's free, mobile-friendly, and a valuable quick read. Sign up today.

WOMMA is committed to invigorating word of mouth and social media strategies that will drive your business forward. WOMMA curates innovative events, nurtures thought leadership, shares best practices, and elevates the latest industry research.
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