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Digital Marketing is critical to global brands and local entrepreneurs alike! This week, Social Geek Radio welcomes marketing and communications pro Brett Duncan (@bdunc1), CEO IdeaDrenaline, to discuss the current landscape, opportunities, and challenges in the Direct Sales industry!  

Live via Blog Talk Radio link at 8pm ET / 7pm CT or download from iTunes immediately after the show!

Big Data may be what everyone is buzzing about, but managing Location Data is critical for Franchisors and Franchisees in driving customers to their door.

This week, we'll learn from Tim Miller (@timamiller) of Placeable what marketers can do to improve local search and increase mobile accuracy.  Join us live Wednesday at 8pm ET / 7pm CT! 

Social Geek Radio hosts, Deb Evans and Jack Monson will be joined by Chris Davenport, Franchise Sales and Business Development at Pak Mail Centers of America.

Chris is in charge of new franchise lead generations for the corporate team as well as Area Developers. This was his first attendance to FranTech and he welcomes the opportunity to share his key take-aways from the event!

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Join us live Wednesday night at IFA's FranTech in Denver!

We'll be speaking to leaders in Franchising as they arrive at the industry's only event focused on digital, marketing, and technology best practices! 

Deb Evans and Jack Monson will wrap up the sneak peak into FranTech this week.

Their guest Tom Epstein, CEO Franchise Payment Network will share key highlights he and his panel member Bob Russo, General Manager PCI Security Standard Council will present during FranTech.

FranTech is also honored to have Kevin Johnson, CEO, Secure Ideas return this year to discuss how loyalty programs, feedback, point-of-sale and data collection tools within the franchise space can be a boon to our businesses, yet also a liability if we do not secure them correctly. 

Registration is closing soon! 

Do you emotionally engage with your franchisees and customers? What software are you using? What social platforms?  Are you establishing trust and building relationships?

Join Deb Evans and Jack Monson as they speak with FranTech presenter Susan Glosby, VP Operations, Fit4Mom as she shares a sneak peak into her panel presentation. 

Deb and Susan will also share details of the Charity Miles walk hosted by Fit4Mom and Monkey Bizness franchises. Jack  will provide all you need to know about the TweetUp/MeetUp that will follow.

http://tweetvite.com/event/FranTech2014 

http://frantech.franchise.org

On Wednesday March 19th, Jack Monson will be joined by Ken Colburn, CEO Data Doctors and FranTech Task Force Chair. Along with Ken, Jack invited Alisa Harrison, Sr VP Communications and Marketing at International Franchise Association to join the show.

Ken and Alisa will announce the amazing lineup of FranTech speakers.

To register, visit: http://frantech.franchise.org

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This week Deb Evans and Jack Monson are joined by Sherri Fishman, Owner and President Fishman PR. 

Sherri is the moderator for the April 10th FranTech panel: Success with Automated Marketing, More Than Just Technology.

Her panel will cover:

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FranTech is IFA's Digital and Marekting Technology Best Practices Conference held in Denver CO, April 10th and 11th.  

Did you return from #IFA2014 as a fan? Did you take advantage of the educational and networking opportunities? Are you anxious for "what's next?" 

During the month of March, 2014, FranTech presenters will join Jack Monson, VP at Engage121 and Deb Evans, President Franchise Foundry to provide a sneak peak to the upcoming event.

Join them on Wednesday, March 5th as they talk to Paul Segreto, CEO FranchisEsource Brands to discuss what happens behind the scenes at IFA's Marketing and Technology Committee to prepare for the 2014 Digital and Marketing Technology Best Practices Conference!

Don't miss the GeekItOut segment sponsored by AK Stout, Owner WebConjunction.

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AK Stout and Deb Evans will be joined by a frequent guest, Jack Monson. Jack is VP at Engage121. For more than ten years, Engage121 Inc. has provided communication services to hundreds of national franchisors, dealerships and direct sellers. With that decade of experience, the company developed a single social media application tailored for the unique communications needs of a national enterprise or brand with hundreds of sales locations. According to leading social media authority mashable.com, the Engage121 application is “first in its class at encompassing monitoring, broadcasting and engagement.” Engage121 Inc, formerly eNR Services, is the creative force behind the Engage121 social media application. 

Jack will share what has changed in the franchising space with social media and what to expect at the upcoming 54th Annaul IFA Convention to be held in New Orleans. 

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