Upper Street Marketing CEO Nominated to Participate in 2015 Media for Social Impact Summit at The United Nations May 1
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / April 28, 2015 / Upper Street Marketing (PINKSHEETS: UPPR) and MagMo CEO Stephen Meade, has accepted his nomination to be an Official Delegate to the United Nations 2ndannual Media for Social Impact Summit held in New York City on May 1.
The Media for Social Impact Summit is an exclusive nomination-only event that unites representatives of leading media companies with senior UN executives and communications specialists to highlight the power of media to drive social change and build lasting partnerships that further social progress.
“This nomination is truly an honor,” said Stephen Meade, “and is bestowed on some of the worlds most respected and forward-thinking leaders in the media today. I look forward to engaging in the thought provoking talks and discussions we are to have on Friday.”
The summit showcases innovative social campaigns through keynotes, interviews and case studies and its interactive roundtables provide a unique opportunity to network, learn and strategize campaigns alongside some the brightest minds in media. The program’s goal is to inspire new media campaigns and commitments around pressing global issues. There is a special focus on the UN Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals, in advance of their official adoption and launch this coming fall.
Executives from the worlds of advertising, media, entertainment, film, marketing and journalism play an increasingly vital role in shaping public opinion and transforming society. Key speakers for this year’s summit include Aaron Sherinian, Vice President of Communications & Public Relations at the UN Foundation; Boz Saint John, Head of Consumer Marketing, Apple iTunes and Beats Music, and Rachel Cohn, Americas Lead, Global Accounts, Facebook.
Mr. Meade is also keeping busy with the photo-sharing app, MagMo which is in its final stage of testing and is getting ready to launch.
Global organizations, foundations and celebrity influencers, similar to the ones participating in this Social Impact Summit, have already expressed their eagerness to utilize MagMo for messaging strategies and to enhance a way to share their stories in a new and visceral manner. Further, MagMo has the unique ability to act as a fundraising tool, which when tied together with celebrity influencers or social media outlets, provides a powerful new opportunity for raising money.
“We are excited to be nearing the finish line for the MagMo platform, which is really just the starting line for the company. We continue to receive positive feedback for the MagMo offering and look forward to bringing it to market,” said Mr. Meade.
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