Facebook to Reveal the Future of the Social Web
Stephen Haines, commercial director of Facebook UK will be unveiling Facebook’s vision for the future of the social web in an exclusive Keynote at the TFM&A (Technology for Marketing and Advertising) event.
In a related incident, author Ben Mezrich and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin were feted with the 23rd-annual USC Libraries Scripter Award for the film The Social Network and the book The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal upon which it was based. (Read: Facebook Film ‘The Social Network’ Writers Win Award)
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[ Also Read: Bluefin Tech to Analyze Social Media Response ]Taking place on Wednesday 2nd March at the UK’s major marketing event, TFM&A, at Earls Court 2 in London, this Keynote will deliver exclusive insights from Facebook on how brands can ensure they are part of the social and personalised experience.
Joining Keynote speakers from eBay, Microsoft and Econsultancy, Facebook will be part of the free education sessions on offer at the 2011 show.
It was announced by TFM&A organizers today, Feb. 7.
Photo courtesy: TFM&A
