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As a postscript to last week’s release of the preliminary schedule for SMW, we’re thrilled to report that already an amazing 250+ events have been submitted around the globe. To see the entire global schedule for Social Media Week this September, go to socialmediaweek.org and click the “Schedule” button to see what’s confirmed so far, or else…
Social Media Week has reached an important milestone today for the September 19-23 conference, as we are proud now to reveal the first wave of confirmed events taking part in this simultaneous worldwide event. This September’s event–powered by global headline sponsor Nokia–is the largest yet, taking place in twelve cities on four continents. “Social Media…
Following on yesterday’s post by Toby Daniels, we thought it might be helpful to provide some inspirational examples of some ways in which the Social Media Week platform can deliver upon these new ideas of “experience design” for events. In just a few short years since its inception in February 2009, there have been hundreds…
Social Media Week Chicago city partners Zocalo Group and the Chicago Tribune shared some exciting news today focusing on the announcement of their founding board of advisors. This illustrious group of business leaders will provide a welcome contribution to the development of SMW Chicago. Coming from such diverse organizations as Google, Dell, Boeing, Unilever, Chicago Magazine, Groupon, Hyatt and…
Our twelve Social Media Week teams around the globe have been making great headway in developing the program for the events of September 19-23. The SMW Los Angeles team, run by SocialRadius, put out an announcement today encouraging their community to get involved: In Los Angeles, the event will take place at five “content hubs” in Santa…
When we have conversations with brands and organizations, we often speak of the opportunity to “Get Involved” in Social Media Week. At first mention, this opportunity may sound quite broad, but the Social Media Week platform is set-up to provide a sliding scale of frictionless and cost-free entry points for involvement, starting as simply as…
As you know Social Media Week is one of the world’s most unique global platforms, offering a series of interconnected activities and conversations across the world on emerging trends in social and mobile media. Our twelve cities for September 2011 are locked up and though it is months away, we’ve nearly finalized our city lineup…
Last week we began the first of what we hope will become a weekly tradition of social media twitter debates with our inaugural debate on the oft-contested topic of Klout. Check out this great recap of the debate by global blog contributor Brennan Sarich to learn more. This week’s debate will focus on the debut…
Reflecting the global impact of social media – and its role as a catalyst in driving cultural, political and social change around the world, we continue to urge you and your company to help drive the global conversation by hosting an event during September’s Social Media Week. By participating in Social Media Week you will join…
In a nifty and exciting move, Nokia–Global Headline sponsor for Social Media Week 2011–decided last week that it might be a cool idea to do give back to some of their top followers. Is this in fact the biggest ever Follow Friday? Check out the mural above to see for yourself. Elisa Hautaniemi of…