Social Media Outlook 2013 is part of the Potomac Tech Wire breakfast series that brings together senior executives in the Mid-Atlantic to discuss technology and marketing issues in a conversational, roundtable environment moderated by the editor of Potomac Tech Wire. 

Topics will include:

• Is Facebook losing its "mindshare" dominance, especially among younger demographics?
• What were some of the most Innovative social media campaigns and strategies in 2012?
• Will Tumblr, Pinterest, and Google+ conitnue to experience rapid growth in 2013?
• Is social media advertising ready for prime time?
• How is Twitter being used in new -- and experimental -- ways by marketers?
• LinkedIn: How are B2B players leveraging the platform?
• How is mobile fundamentally changing social media usage -- and how should brands adjust?
• Why should companies not ignore the "dark social" networks?

  Keynote:
 "Top 7 Social Media Trends in 2013" by Rohit Bhargava, Author & Blogger
 
 Panel:
 Dan Berger, Founder and CEO, Social Tables
 Jodi Gersh, Director/Social Media & Engagement, Gannett
 Leigh George, Director, Digital Strategy, R2integrated
 Eunique Jones-Gibson, Social Media Manager, CustomInk
 Moderator: Paul Sherman

Presentations:

"Social Media Intelligence"
 Wendy W. Moe, Associate Professor of Marketing, Robert H. Smith School of Business
 
 "LinkedIn for GovCon: The Time is Now"
 Mark Amtower, Founder, Amtower & Company
 
 "Trends in Social Business"
 Shashi Bellamkonda, Sr. Director, Social Media, Web.com  

Schedule:
7:30 - 8:00: Registration/Breakfast
8:05 - 8:30: Keynote presentation by Rohit Bhargava (Top 7 Social Media Trends for 2013)
8:30 - 9:30: Panel Discussion moderated by Paul Sherman 
9:30 - 9:55: Coffee Break
10:00 - 10:45: Three Presentations on Social Media