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In this era of big data and social networks, we have an opportunity to reinvent our systems; connecting citizens and leaders to create a more agile governance. Currently, however, government and large companies are holding access to information and the natural freedom that it provides as a privilege for those that can afford it, not…
As part of the Designing Your Day program from Nokia@Work, this session provided the neuroscience perspective on how to work with your brain to get the most out of your day. Did you know, around two hours of highly cognitive work is really possible for each of us each day? So what are the times…
David Eastman, CEO, JWT North America, kicked off SMW NYC at our Advertising & Marketing Hub with his keynote, “Social is Eating the Web.” Immediately following, attendees enjoyed “Going Private in Public: How People Are Reclaiming Privacy in the Age of Openness,” led by Ann Mack, Director of Trendspotting at JWT. In an era when…
The onslaught of social and mobile is a big disruptor in the digital marketing ecosystem. Brands, Creative, Media, Digital, PR and Social agencies as well as a new category of technology vendors are all pitching marketers their assistance in this new world. In which direction are things headed? Jakob Kalkar, Digital and Media Manager, Carlsberg;…
Ford Motor Company has been recognized as a leader social media and continues to make groundbreaking efforts in the space, managing communities that are more than 14 million strong worldwide -– and growing. Along the way, the team has learned some universal lessons in social that can be applied to agency and client work, at…
Supreme Collaboration: Google+ Hangout Contest
This February, we partnered with Google+ to expand the borders of SMW13. Inviting you to participate wherever you were, we challenged you to submit the most creative and collaborative events via Google+ Hangouts. You responded with amazing ideas like, Tortilla Maker, a cooking demonstration; 37 minutes of WIN: Social Media Week in Review; and Viral:…
Ryan Davis, Co-Founder and Director of Digital, “The Four 2012″, traveled to sMW Milan to share the story of the collaboration that led to the victory in the 2012 U.S. elections on the issue of Marriage Equality. Ryan provided an in-depth review of the strategy and tactics that helped tip the balance to the polls,…
Presented by the New York Times, David Carr and Brian Stelter helped us kick off Ideas Connected at Global HQ with a discussion on the systemic changes happening via the social web and how we can rethink structures to be more reflective of a 21st century world. Todd Haskell, Group VP at The New York…
What went down this February? See the Facts & Figures, thanks to our partners Beyond! Then share with us your highlights and stories! Don’t forget to join us this fall: Social Media Week returns September 23-27. Share it. Tell your friends and get involved again. Social Media Week wouldn't be possible without the incredible support…
Thank You For Another Successful SMW13
This February, we were thrilled to host SMW13 once more. Five years since our inaugural SMW in NYC, it has been exhilarating to watch the community grow and Social Media Week evolve over the years — with and because of your involvement. This year, SMW took place in 10 cities around the world. We saw…