2023 UNH Digital Marketing Conference (2024)

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We hope you enjoyed the 2019UNH Digital Marketing Conference - Enrollment is now open for the 2024 UNH DMC!

The 7th Annual UNH Digital Marketing Conference, our first in-person conference in 3 years, was held in the Strafford Room in the Memorial Union Building on the UNH campus, May 12th.

Hear from regionalindustry leaders and local agency experts on the latest trends, tools, and tricks from across the marketing spectrum.

Social •SEO• Content • Email • Branding • AI • Automation • Trends

Whether it’s building your brand, creating customer loyalty, increasing sales, or improving leads, this marketing immersion will give you actionable insights and key strategies to produce more productive outcomes with your marketing.

Confirmed general session speakers include:

  • Defining Your "Why" - A Blueprint for Success | Rachel Ballatori, Founder, Mill + Co
  • The Power of Creativity | Matt Withington, Head of Truly Hard Seltzer, Truly Hard Seltzer
  • AI and Marketing Automation: The Future of Marketing | Alec Newcomb, CEO, ScaledOn
  • How A Legacy Brand is Reaching New Audiences | Elisabeth Holden, Assist Director of Digital Marketing, Appalachian Mountain Club
  • Avoid the Top Mistakes Companies Make When Advertising on Social Media (They're Not What You Think) | Brad Solomon, Principal, SC Digital

Confirmed breakoutpresentationsinclude:

  • Harnessing the Power of Your Audience: How to Leverage User-Generated Content for Maximum Impact | Marlana Trombley, Orbit Group
  • From Spam to Glam: Debunking Email Marketing Misconceptions and Transforming Your Campaigns | Christine Lee, HubSpot Academy Assoc. Professor, HubSpot
  • It All Starts with a Website Audit: Or Else You Are Just Guessing | Fred Schall, Owner, Schall Creative
  • How to Crush Your Job with Generative AI | Chris Battis | Senior Solutions Architect, Jasper.ai

View more speaker information on the "Agenda" and "Instructor Bio" tabs.

Your 2023 Digital Marketing Conference enrollment includes full access to the conference including:

  • Admission to 5 general session presentations
  • Access to 4 topic specific breakout sessions
  • Complimentary breakfast & lunch
  • Free on-site parking
  • All conference materials

Hear what attendees are saying about the 2022 UNH DMC:

"It's great to get out of the four walls of the office and learn what other marketers are seeing and doing!"

"Today was amazing. The day flew by and I feel there was so much value in the content."

"Another great conference. Good presentations. I always leave with new ideas."

" I loved the presenters that had a lot of energy!"

"The speakers were informative and to the point. Great speaking skills too."

"The conference was great! Lot's of good content and speakers. Thanks so much for organizing!."

"I loved receiving all the links and resources."

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The 2023 UNH Digital MarketingConference will take place in the StraffordRoom in the Memorial Union Building(83Main Street, Durham, NH)on the campus of the University of New Hampshire.

Free parking will be available for all conference attendees in the UNH Campus Crossings Visitor Lot. Those registeredwill receive additional information on thelocation andparking by email one week prior to the conference.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided at the conference and is included in the cost of enrollment.

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    Matt Withington

    Matt Withington is the Head of the Truly Hard Seltzer brand and the 2022 Ad Age Brand Marketer of the Year. As a marketer, Matt believes in the power of bold creativity and cultural connection to drive brand relevance and growth. Prior to leading the Truly Hard Seltzer brand, Matt served as the Head of the Samuel Adams beer brand and was a key architect of the ‘Your Cousin From Boston’ campaign. Matt holds two master’s degrees, an MBA from the University of New Hampshire and an MS in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University.

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    Rachel Ballatori

    RachelBallatori is the Founder and CEO of Mill+ Co., a female-led advertising collective specializing in brand strategy and creative storytelling.Mill+ Co.iscurrently based out of Manchester, NH, has served over 40 global clients in nearly 5 years (and growing), has two full-time employees (and growing), with a team of 150 vetted freelancers (93% female) covering all types of advertising and creative services.Rachelattended Johns Hopkins University to achieve degrees in Psychology and Entrepreneurship & Management, while competing on the Division 1 Women's Lacrosse team as a 2-time captain. She is an active member of the New Hampshire Tech Alliance, currently serves as the head of marketing for the Board of Directors to the Canandaigua Lake Wine Trail in Canandaigua, NY, and is a member of both the Development Committee and the Board of Directors to the SEE Science Center in Manchester, NH.

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    Elisabeth Holden

    Liz Holden is the Assistant Director of Digital Marketing at the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), where she manages email marketing, and paid advertising and contributes to the organization’s marketing and content strategy. Prior to her 7 years at AMC, Liz previously worked in communications roles at the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City and Duke University. Liz has an M.A. in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University and a B.A. in English and a B.S. in Environmental Conservation from UNH. Liz lives in Salem, MA, with her husband and daughter and is an avid hiker, skier, and paddler.

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    Brad Solomon

    Brad Solomon co-founded SC Digital with Matt after spending 15 years in the retail and digital automotive space. Earning his MBA from University of New Hampshire in 2013, Brad has always been obsessed with personal and professional success, and takes a ton of pride in helping his clients achieve it. Brad lives in Dover, NH, with his wife Jennifer and two children, Jewel and Harper.

    Brad was recently named as one of The Union Leader's 40 Under 40, Class of 2023.

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    Marlana Trombley

    Marlana is a Growth Marketing Strategist and Educator focused on solving your most pressing marketing challenges. She structures her classes with action-packed best practices to grow your company.

    She currently is the VP of Marketing at Orbit Group.

    Backed with industry certifications, her expertise extends across brand, growth and digital marketing. She has specifically established a name for herself with her mastery of social media, social media advertising, local search engine optimization, email, content marketing, and brand development.

    Marlana shares growth strategies that produce high-quality results. There is a reason why her workshops often sell out. Her classes foster a laser-focused atmosphere; they are designed to maximize your time and effort as you uncover the right high-impact tactics for your organization and industry. Marlana is constantly learning and adapting to changes in algorithms and platforms, providing you the most relevant material. She is full of energy and is ready to answer your most pressing questions.

    Marlana’s passion goes beyond marketing, shining through with her board involvement and volunteer efforts. She recently earned her spot in 2019 ‘40 under Forty’ Class for the state of New Hampshire.

    Marlana recharges by teaching Latin & Ballroom dance, listening to podcasts, exploring NH with her husband, Jeff, their son Luca, and their dog, Rigley. She is also on a mission to move her parents and twin brother to NH!

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    Alec Newcomb

    Alec Newcomb brings 18+ years of digital marketing experience and has helped companies do over 1 billion in CPG ecommerce sales for Unileiver, P&G, Kellogg’s, SC Johnson, McCormick, Kraft, Nestle, co*ke-Cola, GSK, KraftHeinz. He has taught classes at the University of Vermont, University of New Hampshire, Champlain College and various digital boot camps on marketing, ecommerce, and analytics. He is a frequent industry speaker at Nielsen events, ERA, Consumer Goods Forum, Internet Retailer and Mobile Marketing Forum.

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    Fred Schall

    Fred Schall started his love affair with web design and development in the late 90's. He has dual degrees in Computer Science and Web Development. He currently teaches Advanced Web Design and User Experience at Southern New Hampshire University. Fred worked for a few large agencies in Southern California, developing campaigns for large brands such as DirecTV, Petco, and Powerade.In 2009 he became the Co-Owner of Schall Creative, moved the company to Manchester in 2010 and continues to thrive for his work every day.

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    Christine Lee

    Christine was born in Hong Kong but spent most of her childhood in New Hampshire. She's lived all over the United States, but nothing feels like home as much as the forests of New England. Christine is passionate about empowering others to develop into all they're capable of, which is why she loves being a part of HubSpot Academy as one of their Inbound Professors. Christine gets to educate thousands of learners on email marketing, automation, and HubSpot integrations. When not working, you can probably find her drinking coffee and hanging out with her dog, Dobby.

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    Chris Battis

    Chris is the Sr Solutions Architect at Jasper.He is passionate about leveraging technology to solve problems & increase productivity. A tech executive with 12+ years of experience in the delivery of technical services and deploying growth strategies. Prior to Jasper, Chris was Director of Technical Services for HubSpot. He has managed cross functional global teams of 5-120+ with budgets exceeding $3M. His specialties include Go-to-Market Strategy, SAAS Economics & Operation, Digital and Inbound Marketing, SEO & Social Media Optimization, Digital Asset Marketplaces, Data Analytics and Customer Onboarding.

Agenda

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9:00am | Welcome to the 2023 UNH DMC

9:10am | General Session
Defining Your "Why" - A Blueprint for Success | Rachel Ballatori, Founder, Mill + Co
Most brands can articulate what they do, or what their product or serviceis and does. Few brands, however, can articulate why. And not why we believein ourselves, or why we stand by our product, but why our target audience believes in us, engages with our product or service, and then refers us to others. To understand the why, you need to understand the blueprint of your brand. At Mill+ Co., we've developed a highly-detailed, strategicand in-depth process known as the Blueprint Phase, which serves to establish and define your brand purpose, identity, positioning, and your "why". Afterall, you'd never build a home without a blueprint first. Your marketing efforts should be treated with the same level of thoughtfulness, strategy and planning.

9:55am | Break-OutSessions | You Choose!

  • Harnessing the Power of Your Audience: How to Leverage User-Generated Content for Maximum Impact |Marlana Trombley, VP of Marketing, Orbit Group
  • From Spam to Glam: Debunking Email Marketing Misconceptions and Transforming Your Campaigns | Christine Lee, Professor Hubspot Academy, HubSpot
    Email marketing isn't dead, but f you need some help bringing your campaigns back to life, this session will walk you through common misconceptions that might be holding you back. Learn how to optimize your email strategy to boost engagement and conversions. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or new to the game, this session will provide practical tips and insights to take your email marketing from spam to glam!

10:45m | General Session
AI and Marketing Automation: The Future of Marketing | Alec Newcomb, CEO, ScaledOn
Are you looking for a way to power up your marketing skills? This presentation will talk about the exploding world of artificial intelligence and marketing automation with tools like ChatGPT, Jasper.ai, Zapier, and Descript (video).

11:35am | Break-OutSessions | You Choose!

  • How to Crush Your Job with Generative AI | Chris Battis, Senior Solutions Architect, Jasper
  • It All Starts with a Website Audit: Or Else You Are Just Guessing | Fred Schall, Owner, Schall Creative
    Developing content doesn’t stop after you hit publish. With a thorough content audit you can create a plan that will help you achieve your goals with the content you already have. This presentation will take you through the steps to take inventory, identify the low hanging fruit, and create a more powerful content strategy.

12:15pm | Lunch

1:00pm | General Session
The Power of Creativity | Matt Withington, Senior Director of Marketing, Truly Hard Seltzer

1:50pm | General Session
How to Avoid the Top Mistakes Companies Make When Advertising on Social Media (They're Not What You Think) | Brad Solomon, Principal, SC Digital

2:40pm | General Session

How A Legacy Brand is Reaching New Audiences | Elisabeth Holden, Asst Director of Digital Marketing, Appalachian Mountain Club

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2022 UNH Digital Marketing Conference Speakers

  • Kelsey Doherty | Director of Marketing | Red Sox
  • Constance Marie James | Manager, Hubspot Academy | Hubspot
  • Mark Fleming and Kevin Sennett | Principle and Director of Photography | Lone Spruce Creative
  • Alec Newcomb | CEO | ScaledOn
  • Pete Ricci, Gabriella Servello and Kelly Nylander | Vice President, Director fo Media and Social Media Director | EVR
  • Fred Schall | Owner |Schall Creative
  • Marlana Trombley | VP of Marketing | Orbit Group
  • Anne Richardson | Principal and Media Director | Richardson Media Group

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