Social Media Week is coming to Chicago in September 2011. It will be hosted by the Zócalo Group and the Chicago Tribune.
From the Blog
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…
Managing your Reputation: “Back in the Day” and Today
“Oh, Johnny the butcher, he’s great! He always asks about the kids and serves up the best three and a half pounds of roast that my family could ask for.” Back in the day, word of mouth recommendations were a golden currency. Proprietors got to know the people who came to their shops – they…
Reinventing a media career on alternative platforms
Put four TV, newspaper and radio pundits on a stage and there’s a lot to be quoted. Get them talking about reinventing a career on alternative platforms and there’s practically no stopping them. “It’s clear that if we want to be meaningful, we need to get into social media,” said Robert Feder of TimeOut Chicago…
