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This free, virtual conference will provide a grounding in five of the most vital techniques for reaching, influencing and expanding your online audience.

Lanham, MD (PRWEB) July 21, 2011

Vocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: VOCS), a leading provider of cloud-based marketing and PR software, is hosting a free, five-hour virtual conference featuring five of the most sought-after experts in social media and online marketing.

On Thursday, July 28th, attendees can log into Reach. Influence. Repeat from anywhere in the world to watch presentations from Adam Singer, Peter Shankman, Gini Dietrich, Lee Odden and Valeria Maltoni, recorded live at the Vocus Users Conference this June. All speakers will also be on hand for live Q&A sessions.

The conference will provide attendees with key online PR and marketing techniques in the following categories: content, networking, blogger outreach, social-powered search and influence marketing.

The Vocus Users conference, "How to reach and influence buyers across social networks, online and through the media,” attracted hundreds of PR and marketing professionals.

“There has been a major shift in the way that consumers and companies communicate and interact with each other,” says Bill Wagner, EVP and Chief Operating Officer at Vocus. “Consumers are now going online to find the information they need. This means that businesses need to be online too. This free, virtual conference will provide a grounding in five of the most vital techniques for reaching, influencing and expanding your online audience.”

The conference runs from 10.30 AM to 3.30 PM, Eastern Time. Sessions include:

• Adam Singer: how to think and act like a media company
• Peter Shankman: how to turn your customers into your greatest online marketers.
• Gini Dietrich: how to build relationships with the bloggers who shape your reputation.
• Lee Odden: how to combine PR and SEO to reach more people than ever.
• Valeria Maltoni: how to build online communities that amplify your influence.

To register for the virtual conference, or for more information, please click on the following link:http://bit.ly/owa5Of

About Vocus
Vocus (Nasdaq: VOCS) is a leading provider of cloud-based marketing and PR software that helps organizations of all sizes reach and influence buyers across social networks, online and through the media. Vocus provides a suite of software for social media, content marketing and media relations, creating a comprehensive solution for our customers looking to generate awareness, build their reputation and increase sales in today’s customer-led buying cycle. Vocus is used by more than 30,000 organizations worldwide and is available in seven languages. For more information, please visit http://www.vocus.com or call (800) 345-5572.

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