About

Wayne Sutton helps individuals, startups and businesses succeed in understanding how to communicate on the social web via brand strategy, social networks and location-based services. With nearly 10 years experience in the technology and social media sector, he’s provided counsel to business leaders ranging from founders of small start-ups and representatives of non-profit organizations to CEOs of large and small corporations. Wayne is the business development/marketing strategist for TriOut and partner at OurHashtag.

Wayne is the president of the Triangle Social Media Club chapter. Wayne has spoken at various conferences and events such as SXSW, Social Media Breakfast, Triangle American Marketing Association, Pubcon Austin and Blog World. Staying current with the ever changing trends in the technology community. Wayne loves making videos, blogging, educating and inspiring others.

Quotes and recommendations:
Doug Erickson
“Wayne was a great speaker and knows his “Social Media”

David Gray
“ Most Impressive, informative. Wayne is am excellent speaker who gave us all valuable insight into the Social Media market. Our thanks to the Ty and the sponsors for having this meetup ”

Rhett King, DC
“ I thought Wayne was great I think I definitely walked away with more info than I had going in. Thanks ”

Jeff Tippett, Outreach Strategist, Calvert Holdings, Inc.
“Wayne Sutton exhibits a natural passion to connect people. A social media guru, Wayne understands technology and helps people apply tools to meet their overall objective. Wayne has truly won the respect of all those with whom he works.”

Brian Russell, Consultant, Yesh Design
“Wayne is a very energetic and hard working collaborator. He strikes a great balance between serving others and getting ahead. THIS is why I trust him completely. Plus he knows his social tech!”

Notaries
Immediate Influence: 50 Most Powerful and Influential Men in Social Media
100 Smartest People in Social Media
100 Social Media Experts to Follow on Twitter
Social Media Thought Leaders – Who’s No. 1? (Just missed list)
Top 20 Social Media Experts (Honorable Mention)
Social Media Expert Interviews by Brian Carter

Employment:
Business development/marketing strategist TriOut
Partner at OurHashtag
Speaker
Blogger, Event Organizer, Content Creator

Leadership:
President Triangle Social Media Club – Triangle, NC (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas)
Event Organizer, Ignite Raleigh
Event Organizer, Triangle Tweetup

In the News

2010
Web Pro News – Using Geolocation to Promote Your Business
Technorati: #28DaysofDiversity with Wayne Sutton
The Atlanta Post – Behind The Click: Wayne Sutton

2009
Fox News 8, Interview – Social Networking Etiquette
HubSpot Marketing – Want to Build Your Brand? Share Your Content.
MyNC – How To Get Your Next Job
Web Pro News – How Social Media Could Haunt You

2008
Social Media Rock Star – Wayne Sutton Interview
Immediate Influence – 50 Most Powerful and Influential Men in Social Media
North Carolina Startups – Social Media and Startups
FayObserver.com – ‘Twitter’ gains steam in Fayetteville
The Smak: 2 Guys & A Mic: TO Makeover
Triangle Stores – Citizen journalism and community building
NBC Nightly News – Watching Companies rise in 54 hours, ref Startup Weekend.