THURSDAY
October 10, 2013
Location: HYATT REGENCY MIAMI [Verde Lounge]
#SBOC2013 Official Scandal Viewing Party
9:30p - 11:30p
FRIDAY
October 11, 2013
Location: HYATT REGENCY MIAMI
Conference + Workshop Registration // 8:00a - 4:00p
SBOC Workshop Sessions // 12:00p - 5:00p
Attendees will select one workshop to attend per session. Five sessions total.
Workshop Session One // 12:00p - 12:45p
BLOG COMMUNITY FIRST
hosted by Inez of Style Chic 360
Blogger groups are everywhere nowadays, based on where you live, what you blog
about or who you are. As the founder of Fash Det (Fashion Bloggers of Detroit), Inez of
Style Chic 360 will cover the importance of blog groups/communities, how to start one
of your own and fully take advantage of it.
"NO NO NO, YOU SHOULD BE GETTING PAID FOR THAT"
hosted by attorney Shay M. Lawson, Esq.
When it comes to posting content, collaborating with brands and signing agreements
are all your bases covered a blogger? In this workshop, Attorney Shay will cover protecting your brand, your content, and maximizing contracts with partners and sponsors.
INSTA-GRAPHY
hosted by Ria of Ria Michelle
We get it. Instagram has taken over our lives. And now, it’s a key part of our social
media strategy for our blogs. Learn how to take amazing photos with your smartphone
and grow your Instagram following.
Workshop Session Two // 1:00p - 1:45p
WHAT BRANDS LOOK FOR
hosted by Renae Bluitt of In Her Shoes
Ok, so you’ve been blogging for a while and you’re ready to take that big step and work
with a brand you love. But are you what they’re looking for? And even if, how do you
approach them? As a blogger and agent who connects brands with compatible bloggers for fabulous events across the country, Renae speaks on what it takes and how you can
do it too.
PICTURE PERFECT
hosted by Natalie Live of The Tiny Closet
You may have never thought you would take photography seriously, but as a blogger
your pictures are EVERYTHING. Is it necessary to have a really expensive camera?
What if you have a great camera but don’t know how to pose? How do you get those
crisp, clean photos? You’ll find out here, all those answers and more.
Workshop Session Three // 2:00p - 2:45p
CREATING YOUR PRESS KIT
hosted by Gissi Jimenez of The Architect of Style
Do you know why your blog is awesome? Have you put that answer into a pretty
package you can present to those you want to work with? A press kit needs to not only
show why you’re the blogger to work with but it needs to look good as well.
PR WORTHY
hosted by Nicole Garner of The Garner Circle
Maybe having a blog agent isn’t the answer to everything. Instead, learn how your
relationship with PR firms get you the press you’re looking for in addition to connecting
to the brands you’ve always wanted to work with.
SHAKE IT OFF & SPEAK ON IT
hosted by Maika, Maritza, Jessica & Lydi'Ann of GLAM Life Blog
What happens when you’re asked to host an event or be a panelist at a conference?
Public speaking of course. But it’s not as scary as you think. In this workshop, we’ll
break down what it takes to speak like you have all the answers and all the confidence
in the world.
Workshop Session Four // 3:00p - 3:45p
MEDIA READY
hosted by Kelly Saks of Kelly's Kloset
Bloggers are the new influencers and they’re being featured in magazines and on TV.
So when the opportunity presents itself to you, are you “media ready”? Do you know the
story you’re gonna tell? What exactly do you say when you’re on the spot?
SECOND TIME AROUND
hosted by Christen Rochon of Divas and Dorks
You have a blog and you love it but you’re ready for a new challenge: a second blog.
Should you start one? Will it be too much? Will anybody care? Starting a new venture
can be overwhelming, but Christen go over the necessary steps to not make it so scary.
Workshop Session Five // 4:00p - 4:45p
"GOOD" SKIN
hosted by Dr. Heather Woolery Lloyd of Specific Beauty
In this workshop, Dr. Heather Woolery Lloyd will break down how to maintain flawless skin. Having great skin on the outside, starts on the inside. She will cover how maintain a great diet to achieve great skin, as well as ways to remove blemishes, dark spots and other flaws that often plague our skin.
OUTSIDE OF THE BLOGGING BOX
hosted by Anais Alexandre of Down to Stars
Who says outfit photos have to be taken in the city? Why not show your style in a natural setting? Not only can it be beautiful, but it can be different. Anais shows her techniques and shares her tips on how to get the right photos in untraditional settings.
PM BREAK // 5:00p - 8:00p
Take a couple of hours off before we head to the the VIP reception & the SBOC Awards.
SBOC AWARDS // 8:00p - 10:00p
SATURDAY
October 12, 2013
Location: HYATT REGENCY MIAMI
Conference Registration // 8:00a - 12:00p
Conference Panels // 9:00a - 5:00p
CONTENT 411 // 9:00a - 9:50a
moderated by Ty Alexander of Gorgeous In Grey & Hello Beautiful
featuring Kimberly Walker of KimmyGotSoul, Cortnie Elizabeth of Style Lust Pages, Jillian Martin of Nu Sophisticate
SOCIAL MEDIA BUTTERFLY // 10:00a - 10:50a
moderated by Blake of Blake Von D
featuring Inez of Style Chic 360, Charles Wade of TUFF Magazine, Shayla Drake of All Things Slim & Nife Oluwole of Skinny Hipster
MULTIMEDIA BLOGGING // 11:00a - 11:50a
moderated by Kela Walker of Kela’s Kloset
featuring Nicole Garner of The Garner Circle, Janel Martinez of Black Enterprise
LUNCH // 12:00p - 12:50p
KEYNOTE SPEAKER // 1:00 - 1:50p
moderated by Mattie James of Mattieologie
featuring SBOC Keynote Charlene Dance of Beautiful Textures
YOU DOT COM // 2:00p - 2:50p
moderated by Leslie Young of Fashion Du Jour
Ria of Ria Michelle, Martha Dominguez of Princess Martha, Chanel of Chanel Files, Ariel Burke of Fashion Devotee
THE BUSINESS OF BLOGGING // 3:00p - 3:50p
moderated by Shay Lawson
Krista Perez of Sugar Love Chic , Carmen of Viva Fashion, Dr. Heather Woolery Lloyd of Specific Beauty
THE MATTIE ADDRESS // 4:00p - 4:50p
presented by Mattie James of Mattieologie
featuring the SBOC Staff
PM BREAK // 5:00p - 8:00p
Take a couple of hours off before SBOC Style kicks off with the SBOC Fashion Show and more!
SBOC BlogShop, SBOC Fashion Show brought to you by Beautiful Textures & the SBOC Experience Booths
PURCHASE CONFERENCE TICKETS HERE.
PLEASE NOTE: OFFICIAL #SBOC2013 SCHEDULE BEGINS ON THURSDAY AT 8P & ENDS SATURDAY AT 11P.
PLEASE NOTE: OFFICIAL #SBOC2013 SCHEDULE BEGINS ON THURSDAY AT 8P & ENDS SATURDAY AT 11P.
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