LinkedIn Expert Helps Businesses Leverage Social Media to Generate New Leads in Q&A Series

ATLANTA, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Social Media Marketing University (SMMU) invites business owners and business professionals to participate in "Strategically Grow Your Business with LinkedIn," a free webinar with LinkedIn expert Jason Alba. Taking place on September 22 at 11 a.m. E.D.T., the webinar will give attendees a platform to learn insider secrets to success and ask questions on how to leverage LinkedIn to generate new, qualified leads and achieve their overall marketing goals. To register, visit http://www.smmu.com/series.  

Jason Alba is the author of "I'm on LinkedIn - Now What???" As the CEO of JibberJabber.com, a sought-after speaker, and Social Media Marketing University's LinkedIn Essentials instructor, he helps business owners and business professionals leverage Web 2.0 to enhance their personal brands, launch and re-launch careers and increase their online visibility and overall marketing reach.

During the webinar on September 22, Jason Alba will provide leading-edge advice on how to use LinkedIn to develop trust and likability, increase website traffic and become a recognized market leader and subject matter expert. He will also share insights on how to fix broken brands, how to create high-profile online visibility campaigns and the components of a compelling online presence.

"Jason Alba excels at helping business owners and business professionals use LinkedIn to get their products and services in front of their target market and increase market share," said John Souza, chief strategist and founder of Social Media Marketing University. "This is a must-attend session for businesses that want to learn how to leverage social media to better connect with prospects and customers and strategically grow their business."

Social Media Marketing University is the training arm of Social Media Magic and is recognized as one of the top five social media services for businesses by the Mashable Awards. The Q&A webinar with Jason Alba is part of SMMU's recently launched "No Holds Barred: Ask the Expert" series.

The series was launched in conjunction with the unveiling of the firm's newly expanded curriculum, which now includes 11 courses on social media and online marketing. Course topics include:

- LinkedIn Essentials - http://socialmediamarketinguniversity.com/linkedin-essentials/
- Blogging - http://socialmediamarketinguniversity.com/blogging/
- Facebook marketing - http://socialmediamarketinguniversity.com/facebook/
- Mobile marketing - http://socialmediamarketinguniversity.com/mobile-marketing/
- Video marketing with YouTube - http://socialmediamarketinguniversity.com/video-marketing/

In addition to offering social media courses, free weekly webinars and opportunities for certification, Social Media Magic also provides "done for you" services for companies and organizations of all sizes, including small businesses, colleges and universities and global enterprises.

To sign up for "Strategically Grow Your Business with LinkedIn" with Jason Alba on September 22 at 11 a.m. E.D.T., visit http://www.smmu.com/series. Registration for the webinar is free. Space is limited.

About Social Media Marketing University

Social Media Marketing University (SMMU) is the world's most trusted social media training program. Courses are taught by some of the world's foremost authorities on social media and online marketing best practices, and the curriculum includes interactive sessions and instruction on social media strategy, platforms and tools. More than 70,000 business owners and business professionals have attended SMMU's training program and weekly webinars. For more information, visit http://www.smmu.com.  

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