LA2M: ESPN's Mike Tirico headlines fall 2010 speaker list for Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing

Tirico's talk "is a highlight in an LA2M series that includes leaders in the digital marketing space," LA2M founder Derek Mehraban, CEO of Ann Arbor-based Ingenex Digital Marketing, said in an e-mail.

"Internet marketing strategy is crucial to marketers and business owners," he said in a press release. "The demand for digital is growing exponentially, and this fall LA2M will challenge Ann Arbor to think digitally and utilize the online space to connect with customers."

The group, which meets Wednesdays from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Conor O'Neils on Main Street, is becoming a networking hub for Ann Arbor's marketing sector. The upcoming speakers include professionals who will address Google AdWords, search engine optimization, digital PR and Web site design, Mehraban said.

Other highlights of the 2010 LA2M speaker schedule:

-Sept. 15: Logic Solutions' Angela Kujava, a co-founder of Ann Arbor's YP Underground, will discuss "Mobile Apps: From Idea to App Store."

-Sept. 22: Ryan Schram of ePrize will discuss, "Relationship Marketing Through Interactive and Social Promotion."

-Oct. 6: Microsoft's Brad Mann will discuss, "In-Game Advertising, Put Your Brand In Play."

-Nov. 3: Identity PR's Brandon Chestnutt will discuss, "How to Build a Market-based Social Media Strategy."

Admission to LA2M is free, though a $3 donation is suggested. Lunch costs $10 but it not required.

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