The 2008 Ypulse National Mashup Conference
The 2nd annual Ypulse National Mashup brings together a community of media and marketing professionals from brands, agencies and the non-profit sector to share best practices for reaching today's totally wired tweens, teens and twentysomethings. Lasting friendships are formed and business partnerships are forged at Ypulse events, where attendees are a special breed – smart, passionate about youth and very connected.
You’ll learn how to harness social media and technology in ways that are authentic, add value, and are not disruptive. Topics related to social networking sites, blogging, online video, podcasting, SMS and cell phones, virtual worlds, instant messaging, video gaming, online music and much more will be covered in thought-provoking presentations and discussions including:
- Preventing Cyberbullying in Online Communities for Youth
- What's Next in The Mobile Youth Space?
- What Our "Mortifying" Memories Can Teach Us About Reaching Teens
- Brand Engagement in Virtual Worlds for Youth
- Killer Apps: Which Widgets and Applications Are Hits With Younger Users?
- How to Successfully Reach Youth on Social Networks
- Emerging Teen Technology
- Totally Wired Hip Hop: Reaching Urban Youth
- Are Girls The New Geeks?
- Using Humor to Reach Teens
- Leveraging User-generated Content to Reach Youth
Keynotes speakers for the 2008 Ypulse National Mashup include Damon Whiteside of Walt Disney Records; award-winning director and youth culture expert Michael Franzini; MTV's Ian Rowe; and Antti Öhrling, co-founder of Blyk.
The 2008 Mashup also offers four unique preconferences for an in-depth look at:
- Understanding Tweens and Teens
- Casual Gaming For Youth
- Books Publishing
- Building a Youth Movement
Visit www.mashup.ypulse.com for the complete agenda and most recent lineup of confirmed speakers and panelists – and to register. For a special 10% discount on registration fees, please use the code KIDS. Discounted rates for groups and non-profit organizations are included in this special offer!
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