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Today, we are thrilled to announce CROWDFUNDx NYC. Taking place July 17th, Crowdcentric, the organization behind Social Media Week globally, is partnering with Crowdfunder to launch a pitch contest and conference for social enterprises, early stage start-ups, and small, independently-owned businesses that will benefit their local community. CROWDFUNDx: Pitch Contest The contest will feature a…
This SMW13, we partnered with our friends Nokia@Work to bring you tips to enhance your productivity. From how you structure your day to how your brain actually processes information, the Nokia@Work Designing Your Day series gave attendees practical information to make their lives better. Bringing in Paul McGinniss, Director of Training & Delivery for NeuroLeadership…
This SMW13, a hot topic was Tumblr. As a growing destination for those interested in culture, art, and community, Tumblr is the perfect platform. Throughout the week, we hosted a series of discussions around the platform in New York and Milan. Tumblr Outreach Evangelists for Art, Travel and Gaming teamed up with bloggers to explore…
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…
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…
New York City is known for many things: Broadway, art, crowds, music, fashion, tourism, etc. But, the core passion of every New Yorker is our dedication and passion for food. Delicious food. It was of great interest then for Karen Seiger (Author/ Founder of Markets of New York City) to moderate a panel discussion with local, food…
Google+ Hangouts at SMW13: Live Tonight And More!
We’ve got some big news, and we want you to join us. Grab your laptop, and get ready for SMW13 interaction on a new level… SMW13 is partnering up with HuffPost Live Today, at 5pm EST, our media partner HuffPost Live covers how safeguarding free expression and an Open Internet is still a critical issue….
Wanderlust: The Ultimate SMW13 Travel Guide
Sometimes things are better when abroad. We know many of you don’t always experience SMW where you live. And we love that. Travelers make for great employees- they can deal with hiccups in the plans, adjust and brainstorm creative solutions on the fly! But sometimes it’s nice to have a little help. So, many of…