0848-001 VSU Beyond the Chat: How to Use AI to Make Content that Connects

Beyond the Chat: How to Use AI to Make Content that Connects

DATE
Wednesday, September 9th
COST
$ 0.00
FORMAT
In Person
TOPIC
Marketing

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

In an age of AI-generated social media posts, your customers are craving authentic content more than ever.

The key is to leverage AI to augment your brand, not replace it. This class gets you back in the driver's seat, equipping you with practical strategies to create content that feels genuine, purposeful, and aligned with your brand. Workshop participants will explore how to  balance efficiency with originality, using AI as a tool to enhance creativity, not overshadow it. You'll leave with a clearer voice, stronger messaging, and actionable techniques to produce content that resonates with your audience and builds lasting connection. 

In partnership with:

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Starts in 3 months!
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LEARN HOW TO:

  • Focus on a Target Market for your Marketing Efforts
  • Research your Target Market's Demographic & Psychographic Information
  • Develop a Buyer Persona/Avatar of your Target Market
  • Utilize AI to Brainstorm Marketing Content
  • Leverage AI tools to Develop Marketing Content
  • Utilize Notebook LM to organize Your Market Segments  

PROGRAM DETAILS

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cost: $0.00
University Center
1203 N. Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
31698

PROGRAM PARTNERS

We would like to thank Guardian Bank for their generous support of this program. 

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PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

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Nema Etheridge

Nema Etheridge is the area director of the UGA SBDC in Albany.  Prior to joining the SBDC, she spent 15 years creating marketing content for small businesses.  As a marketing director for a coffee company, she managed content creation for two e-commerce sites. She is well versed in content management, email marketing, search engine optimization, social media marketing, web-based advertising, and online brand management.

The UGA Small Business Development Center is a Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia. This program is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is supported by federal taxpayer funds. Our federal funding disclosure can be found at www.georgiasbdc.org.

By registering, I certify that I am legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations. All programs are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

Hosting Center: UGA Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University
Contact Casey Semple at valdosta@georgiasbdc.org or call (229) 245-3738

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