Social Media Week is coming back to Chicago in September 2012. For the second year in a row, it will be hosted by Zócalo Group and the Chicago Tribune.
From the Blog
The Global Celebration Begins: Social Media Week Invites You to Instagram Your City
Is there a more beautiful downtown than #Chicago? #InstagramYourCity To help celebrate Social Media Week, organizers Crowdcentric, are asking people to Instagram Your City. Starting this week, anyone can upload photographs that capture the uniqueness of each of the participating cities–Barcelona, Berlin, Bogota, Chicago, Doha, Glasgow, Hong Kong, Jeddah, London, Los Angeles, Torino, São Paulo, Seoul and…
Social Media Week Chicago Returns, September 24-28, 2012
As February’s Social Media Week fades, planning for September’s week-long conference revs up. Today, we’re proud to announce that Social Media Week Chicago will return this September 24-28, co-hosted once again by Zócalo Group and the Chicago Tribune. In early May, the the full line up of cities for September’s Social Media Week will be announced,…
Social Media Week 2012 Kicks-off in 12 Cities Worldwide: Runs February 13-17
Social Media Week 2012 kicks-off today in 12 cities around the globe including Hamburg, Hong Kong, London, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Singapore, Paris, Sao Paulo, Tokyo, Toronto and Washington DC. Held from February 13-17 (and again in September) this month’s event boasts over 1,000 events taking place worldwide. Wherever you are, be sure to…
From Social Media to Social Business
Every day, consumers are exposed and are participating in a variety of fan pages, corporate and employee Twitter accounts, social contests, and branded viral campaigns. Openly and voluntarily, social media users share votes, post videos, link friends to social comments, and opt-in to gain more information about products and services via social media and e-newsletters….
A Twitterview with AARP Illinois: A Look at Demystifying Social Media for Seniors
This week, I had the chance to “Twitterview” (Twitter + interview) Jennifer Baier, Senior Program Specialist, Technology and Volunteer Engagement at the AARP Illinois State Office, as a follow-up to her Social Media Week presentation, Demystifying Social Media for Seniors and Beyond. We’ve heard that those over 50 are one of the fastest growing demographics…
