Paul Holmes

Paul Holmes is a social media consultant and speaker. He presents regularly to a diverse range of audiences across British Columbia.

Since 2000, Paul has been President of IdeaZone.ca, a recognized local leader in web marketing and social media.

He co-founded Canada’s first Social Media Club chapter in Victoria in March, 2009. Social Media Club is the only recognized professional standards organization in the social media industry, and Paul is a Professional Member.

He is also co-organizer of Social Media Camp Victoria. The October, 2010 event was the largest social media event in Western Canada, and the largest technology-related event on Vancouver Island in 2010. Social Media Camp Victoria 2011 is being held June 3rd and 4th at the Victoria Conference Center.

He is a keen advocate of WordPress, organizing WordCamp Victoria, the largest WordPress event ever held in British Columbia.

Recent speaking engagements include Cambie Village Business Association, BC Social Media Summit, Association of University Research Parks, UVic Faculty of Business, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, Vancouver Island Real Estate Board and Volunteer Victoria.

Paul’s been mentioned or appeared on CBC Radio, Mashable.com, Techvibes.com, CHEK News, Times-Colonist, and numerous other media organizations.