Social Media Trends for 2022

Let’s face it: most marketers have a love/hate/like relationship with social media. Join AMA Chicago for a panel discussion with four of the most intrepid social media marketers in Chicago. Lean in and learn:

• What to keep and drop from your social media strategy for Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook
• Where we’re headed [disclosure: we’re not sure either, that’s why we planned this panel]
• How you can like social media better and love your job more

Panel is moderated by Barbara Rozgonyi, CEO of CoryWest Media LLC and co-founder of Social Media Club Chicago.

VIRTUAL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! By popular demand, we’ve added a virtual registration option for this event! Register now to get access to the event simulcast, as well as a recording of the event.

This event is live at Morningstar. In-person capacity is sold out to allow for social distancing. Food and drinks are not allowed in the venue. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and ID are required at the door. Face coverings are also required. View our full event health and safety policy.

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Our Speakers

Barbara Rozgonyi

Advisor | CoryWest Media

Barbara Rozgonyi leads CoryWest Media, a creative marketing communication consultancy that attracts attention, builds brands, and connects communities. Named after Barbara’s mother and grandmother, CoryWest Media inspires innovation as it fuels growth. Barbara is an international trends speaker with a Chicago/Hungarian/Irish/Scottish heritage, a digital marketing advisor since 2002, and an empowering sales leadership guide for all types of teams. With future vision, Barbara began publishing her top-ranked blog, wiredPRworks, in 2006. An early social media advocate, Barbara founded Social Media Club Chicago in 2008. Her podcast, Growing Social Now, launched in 2021. She serves on the National Speaker Association Carolinas Chapter’s board of directors as Vice President of Marketing and lives in Charlotte, North Carolina right between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Atlantic ocean.

Danielle Mullen

Owner | Semicolon Bookstore

With a love of books that began in early childhood, Danielle always knew that she wanted to build a career where she’d be surrounded by them. From full-time editor for a big 5 publishing company, to book-buyer and curator for a major bookstore, to now-owner of her own publishing company and Chicago’s only Black-woman owned brick and mortar bookstore, she’s managed to do exactly that! Danielle is a creative at heart, but focuses on participating in community-focused entrepreneurship, convinced that it will on day save the world!

Elly Deutch Moody

Digital Customer Satisfaction and Engagement Strategy Manager | McDonald’s

As a leader in the digital, social and mobile landscape, Elly Deutch Moody has provided her expertise to a diverse array of companies and brands – both large and small – on how to effectively create and execute fully integrated digital marketing strategies to drive business value. Over the last decade in the digital space, Elly has created, executed, and managed social media communities for over 350 companies, athletes and brands. In her current role at McDonald’s, Elly oversees the digital customer satisfaction and engagement strategy, as well as e-Care for the McDonald’s social media channels. Elly has spoken around the world at over 200+ conferences, summits, events and universities on her experience and knowledge of digital communications and social media marketing strategy.

Nicholas Love

Vice President of Digital Marketing | G&S Business Communications

Nicholas Love leads the nearly 30+ Digital Center of Excellence at G&S Business Communications. He is the chair of the Partnership and Advocacy pillar within the agency’s DE&I task force and serves as the Shareholder Accountability and Commitment pillar’s co-lead. Nicholas is a recognized public speaker and author on Digital Transformation and Digital Engagement. Nicholas has appeared at SXSW, Social Media Strategies Summit, Page Society Spring Seminar, Brandwatch Now You Know, recorded a Masterclass with Netbase Quid, and has made several Hootsuite webinar appearances. Nicholas is a two-time Adweek Executive Mentee and holds both of his degrees from Grambling State University.

Jennifer Goodsmith

VP, Mission Advancement, Chief Advancement Officer, CMO | The Anti-Cruelty Society

Jennifer GoodSmith is Vice President of Mission Advancement for The Anti-Cruelty Society, Chicago’s largest and most comprehensive animal welfare organizations. In addition to her work as the Chief Advancement Officer supporting a culture of philanthropy through resource development, donor relations, and special events, she is also Chief Marketing Officer responsible for marketing and communications strategy, brand management, creative services, and media relations with an emphasis on sharing stories that engage people. She has worked with mission-driven organizations throughout her career and is a thought leader providing leadership in all aspects of data-driven integrated marketing and communications. With an emphasis on using social media to help tell a more impactful story, her strategies lean towards pivoting as technologies shift to encourage fresh and engaging content. Jennifer has received several awards including recognition as the Non-Profit Marketer of the Year from the American Marketing Association Foundation. For a break from the routine, check out The Anti-Cruelty Society’s social media on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok and see how animals really make your life better.