Marketing and Social Media with AI: 2026 AI for Startups Sprint Series
Take your startup’s marketing and social media to the next level with Marketing and Social Media with AI, the second session in SOAR Innovation’s 2026 AI for Startups Sprint Series.
This one-hour, in-person workshop is designed for Eastern Kentucky founders and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to explore how AI can streamline content creation, improve messaging, and boost engagement.
In this hands-on session, you’ll learn practical ways to use AI in marketing and social media:
- Generate compelling social media content quickly and efficiently
- Identify and target your ideal audience with AI insights
- Optimize messaging and storytelling for campaigns
- Test ideas and refine strategies with AI-assisted feedback
Logistics
- Session 2: Marketing and Social Media with AI
- Speaker: Candice Champlin
- Location: In-person at the University of Pikeville’s Coleman College of Business
- Date: Feb. 25
- Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
- Schedule:
- 11:30 a.m. Networking and appetizers sponsored by Aramark
- 12 -1 p.m. Session
Whether you’re just launching your marketing efforts or looking to make existing campaigns more effective, this session will give you actionable strategies and confidence to use AI as a practical marketing tool.
Save your spot now and join the AI for Startups Sprint Series!
About Our Speaker
Candice Champlin: Candice Champlin has a background in digital marketing with experience spanning growth marketing, influencer partnerships, paid media, event management, and content strategy. She’s worked with high-profile brands and events including Churchill Downs, the Breeders’ Cup, and international film festivals. She’s also led personal branding campaigns for Olympic athletes and business executives. Driven by a passion for community and entrepreneurship, Candice is especially focused on helping small businesses find their foothold in the digital space. She specializes in building authentic personal brands, clarifying online presence, and creating practical marketing strategies that lead to sustainable growth and long-term success.
