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Perfect Pitch Contest Networking/ Seminar event.

It doesn't matter if you are in this contest or not you still have to get business done.

Check out some  of the speakers and panels at this event.

Moderated by Marcia Wade Talbert:Tech Editor Black Enterprise.

Panel discussion: Even Playing Field: why should small business try to leverage marketing online.

Panelist include: Wendi Caplan-Carroll: R. D. D for Constant Contact,  Leonard Burnett : Co-CEO Publisher,Uptown Media

Social Media Made Simple, Presented By Nicole McGarrell

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  Misterss Of Ceremonies:

Karen Taylor Bass is the PR expert!

Bass has created strategic public relations, branding, and marketing campaigns for corporations, celebrities, athletes, and entrepreneurs. In 2007, Taylor Bass traded her PR skills to enjoy the gift of motherhood at 40. Today, she is an author, highly requested speaker, popular blogger, public relations coach, mommy commentator, and brand consultant. Named Top 20 PR and Brand Expert to follow @twitter at ereleases.com.She has been featured and quoted in numerous media outlets: The Nate Berkus Show; NBC Today New York; WPIX-11 (New York); NBC-10! (Philly); WKYW-AM; WDAS-FM; BET News; CNN.com, MSNBC; Fox-TV Chicago; CBS-NY; Jezebel.com; Café Mocha Radio (nationally syndicated); Newsday; Heart & Soul; Black Enterprise; The Network Journal; Essence; Ebony; Madamenoire.com; The Grio.com; Philadelphia Daily News; New York Daily News; and countless others.

Karen's Past work:  A conversation with recording artist Jill Scott http://tinyurl.com/8hgqkzx.

A conversation with BBraxton owner Brenda Braxtonhttp://tinyurl.com/97n5k27.

Our Judges.

Marcia Wade Talbert:Tech Editor Black Enterprise.

Marcia is a multimedia content producer focusing on technology at Black Enterprise Magazine. In this capacity she writes and assigns stories to educate readers about social media; digital integration; gadgets, apps, and software for business and professional development; minority tech startups; and careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Recently she received two Salutes to Excellence Awards from the National Association of Black Journalists, and was recognized by Blacks in Technology (BiT) as one of the Top 10 Black achievers in the technology arena for 2011 at SXSW in Austin, Texas.

 

Wendi Caplan-Carroll: R. D. D for Constant Contact.

Wendi is a marketing expert with over 20 years experience developing and implementing marketing strategies for businesses and organizations spanning a variety of industries. Wendi uses her expertise to provide coaching for small businesses and organizations on best practices of email marketing, designing strategic marketing initiatives and developing creative approaches to marketing with the use of online tools.

Leonard Burnett : Co-CEO Publisher,Uptown Media

Leonard E. Burnett Jr. – Co-CEO & Group Publisher, Uptown Media Group & Vibe Lifestyle Network.Len Burnett, a media industry veteran and successful entrepreneur with over 20 years of publishing experience. As a pioneer in the urban media space, he has been at the forefront of transforming marketer’s perception of the importance of reaching this growing audience. Len’s expertise in advertising sales and his marketing leadership has enabled him to successfully launch 7 major magazines with exceptional advertising growth and successful websites and also to co-author his first book, Black Is the New Green, Marketing to the Affluent African American. He is also a fellow member of various organizations and an HBCU grad.