The 2013 SMX Biggest Search Geek Crowned

By Samantha Lee March 15th, 2013

Congratulations to Renato Del Vento for winning the 5th annual SMX Biggest Search Geek Contest sponsored by Marin Software!

Renato bested more than 2,700 contestants across the US, UK and Australia with a score of 84% in 5 minutes and 39 seconds. Renato’s prizes for winning the competition were round-trip tickets for two to SMX West, an award on stage by Search Engine Land Editor-in-Chief Danny Sullivan and an iPad mini.

The quiz is still live for those remaining search marketers who want to test their SEM knowledge.

March “Trade Show” Madness

By Ashley Andrada March 1st, 2013

It’s March Madness, and for Marin Software that means trade shows and lots of them.

On March 11th and 12th, Marin will be exhibiting at SMX West at the McEnery Convention Center is San Jose. Visit us at Booth #201 to say hello and learn more about our platform. Don’t miss our VP of Marketing, Matt Lawson, on the Mobile Ads panel on Monday, March 11th at 1:30 p.m in Room 210G. Matt will have a wide array of mobile data and insights to impart. Study up beforehand by reading our 2013 Mobile Trends Whitepaper.
On Tuesday, March 12th at 9am, the madness continues at SMX West. Before the day’s keynote speech, Marin will be presenting the winner of this year’s Biggest Search Geek contest. A big thanks to all who competed in the contest. Even if you missed out on the chance to win a prize, you can still test your search marketing knowledge here.

On March 12th and 13th, Marin can be found exhibiting in Australia at ad:tech Sydney. We’ll be at Booth #20 at the Hilton Sydney handing out all of the quality schwag you can find at our trade shows in North America. Whether you call Sydney home or ad:tech Sydney your legitimate excuse for a vacation, make sure you stop by our booth to learn about the latest innovations taking place at Marin.

On March 26th and 27th, the New York Marriott Marquis will play host to SES NY and yours truly. If you’re attending, drop by Booth #505 to say hello. We highly recommend setting aside twenty minutes to sit in on a Theater Presentation on ‘How Smartphones and Tablets Are Changing Paid Search’, presented by our Product Marketing Manager, Kye Mou.  He’ll be speaking at the theater located in the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, March 27th at 10 a.m. and has a great deal of knowledge to share.

It’s going to be an exciting month of trade shows and events. Bring your game face!

Last Chance to Participate in the SMX Biggest Search Geek Contest

By Samantha Lee February 12th, 2013

If you think you have what it takes to correctly answer 20 tough questions about the ins-and-outs of search marketing, now is your last chance to be recognized by the industry! With over 2,500 registrants, the top score to beat is 73%.

The winner of the SMX Biggest Search Geek contest will be flown to SMX West (March 11-13) in San Jose, California and receive an Apple iPad Mini and an award on stage presented by search guru Danny Sullivan. Don’t miss out! Contest ends this Friday, February 15th, 2013 at 11:59pm PST.

Test your search IQ now!

The 5th Annual Biggest Search Geek Contest Heats Up

By Samantha Lee January 16th, 2013

Results show that this year’s SMX Biggest Search Geek Contest sponsored by Marin Software is heating up like never before. With over 1,500 registrants and a top score of 65% so far, there’s no doubt online marketers everywhere are competing for the title. If you have the mettle to answer 20 tough questions about the ins-and-outs of search marketing, now is your chance to be recognized by the industry!

The winner of the SMX Biggest Search Geek contest will be flown to SMX West (March 11-13) in San Jose, California and receive an Apple iPad Mini and an award on stage presented by search guru Danny Sullivan.

Test your search IQ now!

Calling All Search Geeks – The 5th Annual Biggest Search Geek Contest Is Here!

By Samantha Lee December 10th, 2012

Do you spend your days managing keywords, creative, and bids for paid search campaigns? Are you caught up on the latest best practices and trends to gain that competitive edge? If so, you may be our next Biggest Search Geek!

Today, Marin Software and Search Marketing Expo are excited to announce the 5th Annual SMX Biggest Search Geek Contest, the popular quiz-based contest that tests your paid search industry knowledge. The contestant who answers the most questions correctly in the shortest amount of time will win an Apple iPad Mini, a trip to SMX West (March 11-13, 2013), and an award, presented onstage by Danny Sullivan.

Test your search IQ now!