Want to leapfrog your competitors by taking advantage of the newest cutting-edge business ideas? Want to increase profits for 2013 and beyond, and secure your future as a leader in your industry? Don’t miss the following 10 business events in 2013!

1. Social Media Marketing World

Date: April 7 – 9, 2013

Location: San Diego

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More than 1,000 attendees and the top social media pros share expert tips, tricks and techniques at the world’s largest social media show.

2. Engage Web Trends

Date: January 28 – 30, 2013

Location: San Francisco

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Learn how to drive digital media return on investment with some of the industry’s top experts, including HootSuite’s Ryan Holmes.

3. Paid Content 2013

Date: April 17, 2013

Location: New York

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Learn why publishing is a “button,” and how you can take advantage of digital content distribution platforms to drive profits.

4. Structure

Date: June 19 – 20, 2013

Location: San Francisco

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Structure takes a look at the next two years of the cloud, and how it will impact businesses globally – including yours. Be sure to position your business for the new cloud at this conference.

5. Digital Book World

Date: January 15-17, 2013

Location: New York

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More than 1,000 publishers and experts merge to discuss the future of digital publishing and how it relates to profits.

6. Social Media Week

Dates: February and September, 2013

Locations: Multiple, including Miami, New York, and Washington, D.C.

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A series of conferences in multiple locations bring social media experts and amateurs together to learn, share, and prosper.

7. Apps World

Date: February 7 – 8, 2013

Location: San Francisco

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What is the future of digital applications, and how can you position your company to profit from them? Find out at the free Apps World event!

8. PR Measurement Summit

Date: March 19 – 20, 3013

Location: Washington, D.C.

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You know you need a good PR strategy in today’s fast-paced digital news environment, but do you know how effective your PR efforts are? This summit shows you how to accurately measure your PR value.

9. Big Data Innovation

Date: January 30 and 31, 2013

Location: Las Vegas

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Learn how to tap into big data to transform your business into a marketing machine, thereby increasing return on investment and making every marketing dollar count.

10. Search Marketing Expo

Date: Multiple

Locations: Multiple

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Search Engine Marketing Expo is the premier destination for anyone who wants to learn search engine marketing best practices alongside the industry’s foremost experts. Check out the website to find the event nearest you.

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