Internet Marketing Agency JB Media Group to Present on the Future of Workforce Development in the Digital Age and Host Panel Discussion on August 7

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Jul 30, 2013, 07:45 ET


Asheville, NC (PRWEB) July 30, 2013 -- JB Media Group, Asheville’s premiere Internet marketing agency, will host its latest educational business event on August 7th from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Mojo Coworking on 60 North Market Street in downtown Asheville.

The event will feature a presentation on the results of the pilot session of the JB Media Institute, an 8 week Internet marketing training program for students, professionals, and business owners, and a panel discussion featuring recent JB Media Institute graduates and Internet Marketing experts. Attendees are invited to participate in networking and question-and-answer sessions. Additionally, attendees will be entered for a chance to win a personal SEO training valued at $500. The event is free and an RSVP is required due to limited seating, to get tickets visit: http://jbmediainstitute.splashthat.com/

“Businesses are increasingly seeking high-quality talent to manage online marketing strategies internally,” said Justin Belleme, owner and founder of JB Media Group and JB Media Institute. “The JB Media Institute provides training for individuals seeking jobs in this emerging field and also allow businesses to develop their own strategies and train internal talent or interns, with oversight from successful professionals who provide these services every day.”

"The JB Media Institute stands out because it's taught by results-oriented professionals at the top of their game, even when the rules of that game are changing every day,” said Rose Jenkins, a JB Media Institute student. “We could see all of the concepts we were learning in action, through real-world, real-time case studies--drawn both from JB Media's work and students' own projects. The skills I learned this summer will allow me, as a communications professional, to offer more valuable services to clients in an increasingly online world."

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics employment of advertising, promotions, and marketing managers is expected to grow up to 20 percent from 2010 to 2020. Advertising, promotions, and marketing will continue to be essential for organizations as they seek to maintain and expand their share of the market. Advertising and promotions managers will be needed to plan, direct, and coordinate advertising and promotion campaigns, as well as to introduce new products to the marketplace. They will also be needed to manage digital and Internet marketing campaigns, which often target customers through the use of websites, social media, blogs, live chats and other online tools.

Panelists will include:

  • Justin Belleme - Owner and founder of JB Media Group and JB Media Institute
  • Sarah Benoit: Director of Training at JB Media Group and JB Media Institute, owner and founder of Creative Original Online Marketing
  • John Kelley: Partner, Director of Operations and Development at GalaxyDigital
  • Jennifer Saylor: Freelance marketing professional, editor of BlogAsheville.com
  • Rose Jenkins: Owner and founder of Voice Communications Consulting
  • Marshall Hammer: Videographer and freelance marketing professional

JB Media Institute Fall 2013 Session Now Accepting Students

JB Media Group is excited to announce the fall session of JB Media Institute, a 6-week in-person, Internet marketing training program for students, professionals, and business owners, to launch in September. Classes will cover the tools and best practices for social media, search engine optimization, online public relations, online advertising, tracking technologies, and strategies for how these tools work together to create long-term success.

  • Dates: September 12th – October 22nd (6 weeks)
  • Time: Tuesday and Thursday 2 – 6:30 pm
  • Location: Mojo Coworking – 60 N Market Street, C 200

To learn more visit http://www.jbmediainstitute.com

About JB Media Institute

The JB Media Institute is a comprehensive online marketing training program based in Asheville, NC. The Institute was developed as an extension of the highly successful consulting and custom training program currently offered by JB Media Group.

The Institute was developed to benefit a wide range of students including individuals who desire online marketing skills to better compete in today’s job marketplace, entrepreneurs who require online marketing strategies for new businesses, as well as currently operational businesses looking to bolster the skills of existing staff or interns.

The Institute covers the tools and best practices for:

About JB Media Group

JB Media Group is a full-service Internet marketing agency based in Asheville, North Carolina. They specialize in integrating all aspects of Internet marketing including strategy, online advertising, and content development. JB Media Group helps clients achieve greater focus and authenticity in all online communications, build an attractive Internet presence, and ultimately, to establish stronger customer relationships.

JB Media Group designs vibrant, technologically savvy Internet campaigns that incorporate core online marketing tools such as: blogging, search engine optimization (SEO), video marketing, social media, online publicity and online advertising.

JB Media Group employs 8 full time and 3 part time employees and operates out of Mojo Coworking in downtown Asheville.

Justin Belleme, JB Media Group, http://www.jbmediagroupllc.com, 828-273-1280, [email protected]