Conference session · Apr 6, 2017

# Marketing in a Cut- Throat Industry @HostingConGlobal

Los Angeles, USA

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The marketing world is a tricky maze. Navigating the ins and outs of promoting one’s business is not for the faint of heart, which is why Alex Melen, the CEO and founder of SmartSites , takes an aggressive approach when it comes to his marketing efforts. In the space since the late 1990’s, Melen houses a wealth of knowledge regarding not only hosting, but also digital advertising. In his breakout session, Melen will dig into how novices can stand out as while marketing in their own cut throat industries. Alex Melen is an Award-Winning serial entrepreneur. In addition to his first company T35 H

Date

Apr 6, 2017

Location

Los Angeles, USA

Format

Conference session

Speaker

[Alex Melen](https://www.alexmelen.com/about/)

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