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Social Media Week Chicago Announces Adam Bain of Twitter, Tucker Max and Julia Allison to Join Event Schedule

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

Social Media Week Chicago city partners, Zócalo Group and the Chicago Tribune, announced today that Adam Bain, Tucker Max and Julia Allison will join the ranks of Social Media Week Chicago speakers.  For a full agenda of next week’s activities, please visit www.socialmediaweek.org/chicago.

Adam Bain, President of Global Revenue at Twitter, will lead a compelling session about Twitter’s future and its impact thus far. Additional speakers include Vince Casanova, President and COO at Chicago Tribune Media Group and Paul Rand, President/CEO of Zócalo Group. The event will take place Wednesday, September 21 from 1-2pm at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

In addition, Tucker Max, author of the best-selling book, I Hope they Serve Beer in Hell and nominee to Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential List in 2009, will join Julia Allison, a nationally syndicated columnist, TV personality, and self-proclaimed social media junkie as they discuss how this growing space has transformed their lives. The event will take place Tuesday, September 20 from 7-8pm at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

Social Media Week Chicago events are free and open to the public, but registration is required and filling up quickly. Visit www.socialmediaweek.org/chicago and choose the “LOGIN/REGISTER” tab for registration details. Events include a wide range of topics from “Always On, Always Connected, and Always Local” to “ The Google+ Project: Pivoting Around People” to “Chicago Sports Teams Talk Social Media.”

“The participation of the Chicago community and our sponsors and partners has created an impressive agenda for Social Media Week Chicago that provides something for any taste,” adds Sarah Beardsley, Chicago Tribune Editorial Events Director.

City partners Zócalo Group and the Chicago Tribune want to recognize and thank Social Media Week Chicago’s sponsors and partners for their continued support and contributions. Sponsors include Nielsen, Frito-Lay, Experian, MWW Group, Actiance, SocialVibe and Nokia. Event partners include the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA), CDW, Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy, UIUC’s Illini Center, Rockit Ranch Productions, Hyatt Regency Chicago, Columbia College and Chicago magazine.

“The momentum of Social Media Week Chicago has been a truly amazing thing to watch,” commented Paul Rand, President/CEO of Zócalo Group. “Everyone should feel very proud of the thought leadership and energy surrounding next week’s event.”

Along with Social Media Week activities in Chicago, simultaneous events will take place in Beirut, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Glasgow, Los Angeles, Milan, Moscow, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Vancouver.

Join the Social Media Week Chicago conversation by following @SMWChicago on Twitter and connect with us on Facebook or LinkedIn for real-time updates and to help promote the event across your own social networks. A number of events will also be livestreamed and can be followed by visiting www.livestream.com/socialmediaweek.

 

 

Posted in Adam Bain, Announcement, Featured, SMWCHICAGO 2011, Social Media Week Event Schedule, Tucker Max

SWW Chicago Less Than A Week Away! Register Now for Events Sept. 19-23; Space Limited

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

Social Media Week Chicago kicks off in just under a week, boasting over 70 events across the Chicagoland area. Local businesses and brands will come together for this global event to discuss the changing social and mobile media landscape across all major industries.

Events are free and open to the public, but registration is required and filling up quickly. Don’t miss out on some of Social Media Week Chicago’s best in keynotes, panelists and speakers by registering for your favorite sessions today.  Visit www.socialmediaweek.org/chicago and choose the “LOGIN/REGISTER” tab for registration details.

“The participation of the Chicago community and our sponsors and partners has created an impressive agenda for Social Media Week Chicago that provides something for any taste,” adds Sarah Beardsley, Chicago Tribune Editorial Events Director.

Not sure what events to attend? Check-out some of these Social Media Week Chicago sessions:

  • Social Media for the Anti Social: Join experts for an introduction class on social media. Monday, 9:30-11:30am at the National Association of REALTORS Headquarters.
  • Perspectives from the Social CEO: Join leading CEO’s as they explore how trends in social influence and social engagement are building new markets, creating new business models and changing how marketers engage consumers.
  • Crisis Communications for the Social Age: Panelists will walk attendees through a lesson in “digital warfare” including tips on how to prevent crises before they occur and how to mitigate and contain the damage once the bad news is out.
  • Chicago Sports Teams Talk Social Media:Meet representatives from the Chicago Fire, Chicago Blackhawks, the White Sox and a Chicago Tribune sports columnist as they examine the impact of social networking on the world of Chicago sports.
  • Social Media for Small Business:  Join experts in this intermediate seminar where you will learn how to design a strategy for your business using the leading social networks.

City partners Zócalo Group and the Chicago Tribune want to recognize and thank Social Media Week Chicago’s sponsors and partners for their continued support and contributions. Sponsors include Nielsen, Frito-Lay, Experian, MWW Group, Actiance, SocialVibe and Nokia. Event partners include the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA), CDW, Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy, UIUC’s Illini Center, Rockit Ranch Productions, Hyatt Regency Chicago, Columbia College and Chicago magazine.

“The momentum of Social Media Week Chicago has been a truly amazing thing to watch,” commented Paul Rand, President/CEO of Zócalo Group. “Everyone should feel very proud of the thought leadership and energy surrounding next week’s event.”

Along with Social Media Week activities in Chicago, simultaneous events will take place in Beirut, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Glasgow, Los Angeles, Milan, Moscow, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Vancouver.

Join the Social Media Week Chicago conversation by following @SMWChicago on Twitter and connect with us on Facebook or LinkedIn for real-time updates and to help promote the event across your own social networks. A number of events will also be livestreamed and can be followed by visiting www.livestream.com/socialmediaweek.


Posted in Announcement, Featured, SMWCHICAGO 2011, Social Media Week Event Schedule

Event Submissions Closed

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

Thank you for your interest in Social Media Week Chicago.  Event Submissions are now closed, but we hope that you will get involved by attending some of our panels throughout the week.  Please review the schedule to see the complete listing of events and check back in on Tuesday, September 6 when registration begins.

Posted in Announcement, SMWCHICAGO 2011, Social Media Week Event Schedule

Hyatt Regency Chicago Offers Special Rate for Social Media Week

Monday, August 29th, 2011

The Hyatt Regency Chicago has generously arranged a discounted rate for those traveling to Chicago for Social Media Week.

The Hyatt Regency Chicago is conveniently located downtown at 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, and the rate available is $249/night.  Rooms must be booked using this link
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/zocalo.

Posted in Announcement, SMWCHICAGO 2011, Social Media Week Event Schedule

Social Media Week Chicago Makes Last Call for Community Involvement; Speakers

Monday, August 29th, 2011

Event Submissions Accepted until August 31 as Organizers Prepare for a Full Week of Activities, September 19 – 23 Throughout the City

Social Media Week Chicago hosts, Zócalo Group and the Chicago Tribune, today announced that event submissions for the weeklong event will close on August 31. Registered sessions will be included in a special-edition Chicago Visitor’s Guide, produced by Chicago Magazine and available for download from the http://socialmediaweek.org/chicago website in September.

Social Media Week is a global initiative that will connect 12 cities for one week on topics important to advancing, educating and inspiring innovation for social media. Along with Social Media Week activities in Chicago, simultaneous events will take place in Beirut, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Glasgow, Los Angeles, Milan, Moscow, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Vancouver.

Social Media Week Chicago’s current session lineup – featuring 30 events and counting – can be found by visiting the SCHEDULE tab at http://socialmediaweek.org/chicago. Social Media Week Chicago events are free and open to the public, with registration for sessions opening online September 6.

“The variety of sessions and involvement by area leaders and brands is impressive,” says Andrea Wood, Executive Vice President at Zόcalo Group. “Chicago’s Social Media Week should prove to be a unique opportunity for attendees to gain new perspectives into social media, mobile and word of mouth marketing.”

Events and speakers will continue to be added to the agenda until August 31, providing attendees with an opportunity to join industry leaders as they share best practices, upcoming trends and success stories in a variety of presentations, panels and networking events.

NEW EVENTS
Some of the newest events to join the Social Media Week Chicago agenda include:

• Improvised Innovation: The Chicago Tribune and The Second City featuring the people and stories behind the live stage and radio program “Chicago Live.”

• Politics of Social Media with the Cook County Commissioner, 12 District, and others sharing their perspectives on how social media is shifting the political landscape.

• Mobile Applications and Social Media featuring leaders from Facebook, Local Guide Chicago and Vienna Beef who will discuss the impact of mobile applications on social media.

• When Integrated Marketing Met Social: Love at First Like featuring a discussion led by Experian and joined by Facebook and others, exploring how social media has ushered in a new era in digital marketing.

• Social Media & The Next Generation: OMG! U’LL totally LOL! with speakers from Newcity, Golin Harris, Ragan Communications, Tweet Networking, Soaring Solutions and Catalyst Ranch sharing an in-depth snapshot of how Millennials perceive the world (and brands) around them.

• Pay Me to Like You: An Overview of the FTC Disclosure Rules as Applied to Social Media with leaders from CMP.LY and Saper Law Offices, LLC discussing how to navigate the FTC’s disclosure guidelines.

NEW FACES
Social Media Week Chicago also welcomes to its team some new Advisory Board members: Sosti Ropaitis, Global Digital Communications Manager at McDonald’s; Jeff Plaisted, Sr. Director of U.S. Sales and Strategy at Microsoft Mobile Advertising; and Howard A. Tullman, president and CEO of Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy. These individuals will work with event sponsors and volunteers to plan, manage and execute event activities.

GET INVOLVED
Interested in submitting your own topic or event for Social Media Week Chicago? Organizations or individuals interested in serving as an event sponsor – and promoted throughout Social Media Week as a key participant – should visit http://www.socialmediaweek.org/chicago and choose the SUBMIT EVENT tab. Please keep in mind that event submissions will close on August 31.

If mixing and mingling with some of the best minds in Chicago’s social media community is more your scene OR you have a cool product, or service that can help make events more fun, functional or productive, please visit http://www.socialmediaweek.org/chicago and choose the GET INVOLVED tab to volunteer or become an in-kind sponsor.

FOLLOW US
Please follow @SMWChicago on Twitter and connect with us on Facebook or LinkedIn for real-time updates and to help promote the event across your own social networks.

Posted in Announcement, Featured, SMWCHICAGO 2011, Social Media Week Event Schedule, Social Media Week Sponsor

Howard A. Tullman to discuss social media strategy, give private tour of Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy

Saturday, August 13th, 2011

Howard A. Tullman, president and CEO of Tribeca Flashpoint Media  Arts Academy, is set to participate in Social Media Week Chicago as a guest speaker. Tullman, who has more than 30 years of management and turn-around experience, will discuss how businesses can successfully leverage social media and new technology.

Tullman’s many accomplishments include turning around Kendall College, a culinary and hospitality school which was on the brink of being shut down in 2002. Today, Kendall College has a state-of-the-art campus located on Goose Island in Chicago.

He has also has an extensive operations background in online services, large-scale information assembly, database design and the development, creation and production of all types and formats of multimedia content. Before joining Kendall, for example, Tullman was the Chief Executive Officer of Worldwide Xceed Group, Inc., a Chicago-based provider of digital strategy and Internet design services.

For Tullman’s complete professional bio, please click here.

In addition to discussing social media for business, Tullman will give a private tour of the Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy. The academy is located in downtown Chicago and provides a two-year, career-focused alternative to traditional four-year media arts programs. In his tour, Tullman will discuss how these new technologies have impacted the classroom, changing how students learn and what they are taught.

The tour will include a viewing of a small portion of Tullman’s art collection. He is an active art collector, lender and donor to museums including the Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, Smart Museum of Art of the University of Chicago and the Art Institute of Chicago. During the Clinton administration, Tullman was appointed to the President’s Committee on the Arts

This free presentation and tour is limited to 50 people. It will be held at Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy, located at 28 N. Clark. St., Chicago. Online registration for the presentation will begin Sept. 6.

 

Posted in Announcement, SMWCHICAGO 2011

Social Media Week Chicago Announces Preliminary Event Schedule; Welcomes the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) as Official Marketing Sponsor

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

As Social Media Week Chicago kicks-off next month, event organizers Zócalo Group and the Chicago Tribune are proud to announce the preliminary session line-up – posted at http://socialmediaweek.org/chicago/. Chicago Social Media Week is being held September 19 – 23 at locations across the city.

“Sessions included on this initial schedule are diverse and offer attendees tremendous choice when seeking out the social media, mobile and word of mouth marketing topics that matter most to them,” said Paul M. Rand, CEO of Zόcalo Group. “There will truly be something for everyone. And, unlike other conferences, nearly every session is being offered free of charge.”

Events and speakers will be added weekly and high-impact, high-profile keynote speakers will be announced soon, helping attendees plan their own Social Media Week Chicago agenda. Secured event locations include: Tribune Tower; CDW; Tribeca Flashpoint Academy, and the Illini Center.

Join industry leaders as they share best practices, upcoming trends and success stories in a variety of presentations, panels and networking events.  A sampling of the week’s agenda includes:

•    Developing an Enterprise Wide Social Media Solution, featuring representatives from Nissan, Unilever, AON.

•    How Chicago Restaurants and Chefs Are Using Social Media, with chefs from the Elysian Hotel’s Ria, Lockwood, Whistler, the Peninsula’s Avenues Restaurant, and the founder of Hoosier Mama Pie company.

•    The Power of Social Media for Social Activism: How it Can Create or Advance Social Movements, with Rolling Out Urban Style Weekly, Write Design Company, MG Media, CDW, and more.

•    Marrying Online and Offline Efforts, featuring executives from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau, and Museum of Science and Industry.

•    WOMMA Talkable Brands Exchange, “Getting to the Bottom Line: Is WOM Worth it? And What Exactly is it Worth?”, featuring executives from Keller Fay, Converseon, Ogilvy 360 Digital Influence and Brains on Fire.

•    Social Media Week Opening Night at Rockit, hosted by BillyDec, CEO of Rockit Ranch.

Social Media Week Chicago also announces that the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) has joined the effort as its Marketing Partner, lending its expertise in helping to promote and energize Chicagoans to get involved and spread the word.  Stated Sarah Beardsley, Chicago Tribune Editorial Events Director, “We’re proud to partner with a distinguished leader such as the Word of Mouth Marketing Association, whose participation confirms the potential this event can have on the social media community.”

“One of the truly unique aspects of Social Media Week is the open invitation to the community to get involved. Social media is constantly evolving how we communicate and connect to others, so it’s exciting to be part of an event that will help put Chicago on the map,” says Kristen Smith, Executive Director at WOMMA.

Interested in sharing your perspective on social media? Do you have a great suggestion for an event topic? Organizations or individuals interested in serving as a hub host or event sponsor – and promoted throughout Social Media Week as a key participant – should visit http://www.socialmediaweek.org/chicago and choose the SUBMIT EVENT tab.

If mixing and mingling with some of the best minds in Chicago’s social media community is more your scene OR you have a cool product, or service that can help make events more fun, functional or productive, please visit http://www.socialmediaweek.org/chicago and choose the GET INVOLVED tab to volunteer or become an in-kind sponsor.

Along with Social Media Week activities in Chicago, simultaneous events will take place in Beirut, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Glasgow, Los Angeles, Milan, Moscow, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Vancouver. Please follow @SMWChicago on Twitter and connect with us on Facebook or LinkedIn for real-time updates and to help promote the event across your own social networks.  Registration for events opens at the beginning of September.

About Zócalo Group
Zócalo Group is a full-service word-of-mouth and social media marketing agency, helping leading consumer and business to business brands become the most talked about and recommended in their category. Based in Chicago, Zócalo Group has received numerous industry awards for brand programs and measurement initiatives. Zócalo Group is a unit of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) and Ketchum. For more information, please visit www.zocalogroup.com.

About the Chicago Tribune
For 164 years, the Chicago Tribune has been a market-leading publication of the Tribune Company.  Reaching five million readers each week in print, online and through radio, television and live events, the Tribune is known for its public service journalism and watchdog reporting.   In 2010, the Tribune launched Trib Nation, a community outreach and audience engagement program that includes a broad menu of live events such as Chicago Forward: Conversations About the Future, a series of public policy discussions; programs by columnists and other journalists; literary events including Author Talks, Lit Fest, and Literary Awards; and classes and seminars under the banner TribU: Lessons for Life.

About Social Media Week
Social Media Week is owned and operated by Crowdcentric Media LLC and is a global platform connecting people, content, and conversation around emerging trends in social and mobile media. Delivered primarily through a network of internationally hosted conferences and online through social media, Social Media Week literally connects hundreds of thousands of people every year through learning experiences that aim to advance our understanding of social media’s role in society. To learn more, visit http://socialmediaweek.org/.

 

Posted in Announcement, Paul Rand, Social Media Week Event Schedule, Social Media Week Sponsor, Word of Mouth Marketing Association

Social Media Week Chicago Gaining Momentum with High Profile Advisory Board

Monday, August 1st, 2011



City Partners Zócalo Group and Chicago Tribune Welcome Industry Leaders to Planning Team

CHICAGO, JULY 15, 2011 ― This fall, as experts from a variety of industries come together at Chicago’s very first Social Media Week (http://socialmediaweek.org/chicago), area businesses and organizations will have a unique opportunity to impact the next evolution of social communications. As city partners of the event, Zócalo Group and the Chicago Tribune announce the involvement of a number of prominent influencers from Chicago and beyond.

As members of the Social Media Week Chicago Advisory Board, these individuals will play a pivotal role in shaping the events that take place throughout the week. Advisory Board members will collectively promote Social Media Week Chicago and work with session organizers and sponsors, volunteers, and hosts to plan, manage, and execute a variety of events.

To date, Social Media Week Chicago Advisory Board Members are:

Geoff Alexander – Vice President & Managing Partner, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
Todd Blecher – Communications Director, Boeing
Blagica Bottigliero – Director of Social Media, Motorola Mobility
Adam Brown – Executive Director, Social Media, Dell
Christine Cea – Marketing Communications Director, Unilever
Maegan Carberry – Political Analyst
Tom Collinger – Associate Dean of the Medill School, Northwestern University
Billy Dec – CEO/Founder, Rockit Ranch Productions
Rich Gamble – Publisher & General Manager, Chicago Magazine
Emigdio Gamboa – Vice President, Chicago Fire Soccer Club
Kevin Hauswirth – Social Media Director, Office of the Mayor at City of Chicago
Maria Katris – Executive Director, Built in Chicago
Jennifer Kedinger – Social Media Marketing Manager, Hyatt Regency Chicago
Jim Lecinski – Managing Director, US Sales & Service. Google, Inc.
Kelly Leonard – Executive Vice President, Second City
Venetta Linas Paris – Social Media Specialist, Aon
Lauren McCadney, Director of Social Media,CDW
Stephanie Crase Moritz – Senior Director, Public Relations, ConAgra Foods
Harvey Morris – Director, Digital Marketing & Social Media, Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau
Sarah Personette – Director, Global Agency Relations, Facebook
Pamela Robertson – Director of Marketing, Experian Marketing Services
Daliah Saper – Intellectual Property & Business Attorney, Adjunct Prof., Loyola University Chicago College of Law
Jan Slater – Interim Dean of the College of Media, University of Illinois
Kristen Smith – Executive Director, Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA)
Matt Spiegel – Managing Partner, Annalect Ventures
Jaime Vasquez – Vice President, Consumer Marketing, Cricket Communications
John Wallis – Chief Marketing Officer, Hyatt Corporation
Brad Williams – Vice President, Global Communications, Groupon
Melissa Giovagnoli Wilson – Founder/President, Networlding
“We’re energized by the wonderful response Social Media Week is receiving in Chicago,” said Paul Rand, President & CEO of Zócalo Group. “The addition of our esteemed Advisory Board is evidence of both the importance of social media to the city and of the commitment each board member personally has to advancing the practical and business applications of social media and word of mouth marketing.”

Far more than just a conference, Social Media Week offers a global perspective on emerging trends in social and mobile marketing. The event will take place at various locations across Chicago from September 19-23. Along with Social Media Week activities in Chicago, simultaneous events will take place in Beirut, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Glasgow, Los Angeles, Milan, Moscow, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Vancouver.

“The Advisory Board members demonstrate the diversity of how Chicago’s businesses, government, and non-profits are using Social Media for our city’s growth and development,” comments Sarah Beardsley, Newsroom Events Director at the Chicago Tribune. “We are excited to share what great talent and insight Chicago has to offer.”
Interested in organizing an event or speaking on a panel to share your thoughts on social media? Looking to create visibility for your company or your clients? Love to volunteer? Opportunities to participate are broad and scalable based on need and resources, with both free and sponsored options available. Join the Social Media Week Chicago team and share your unique contribution to this week-long event. Please follow @SMWChicago on Twitter and connect with us on Facebook or LinkedIn for real-time updates.

A preliminary event schedule is due to release on August 3 with event registration opening at the beginning of September. Events are free and open to the public. To get involved, visit http://socialmediaweek.org/chicago/

About Zócalo Group
Zócalo Group is a full-service word-of-mouth and social media marketing agency, helping leading consumer and business to business brands become the most talked about and recommended in their category. Based in Chicago, Zócalo Group has received numerous industry awards for brand programs and measurement initiatives. Zócalo Group is a unit of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) and Ketchum. For more information, please visit www.zocalogroup.com.

About the Chicago Tribune
For 164 years, the Chicago Tribune has been a market-leading publication of the Tribune Company. Reaching five million readers each week in print, online and through radio, television and live events, the Tribune is known for its public service journalism and watchdog reporting. In 2010, the Tribune launched Trib Nation, a community outreach and audience engagement program that includes a broad menu of live events such as Chicago Forward: Conversations About the Future, a series of public policy discussions; programs by columnists and other journalists; literary events including Author Talks, Lit Fest, and Literary Awards; and classes and seminars under the banner TribU: Lessons for Life.

About Social Media Week
Social Media Week is owned and operated by Crowdcentric Media LLC and is a global platform connecting people, content, and conversation around emerging trends in social and mobile media. Delivered primarily through a network of internationally hosted conferences and online through social media, Social Media Week literally connects hundreds of thousands of people every year through learning experiences that aim to advance our understanding of social media’s role in society. To learn more, visit http://socialmediaweek.org/.

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Posted in Announcement, Featured, SMWCHICAGO 2011, Uncategorized

How to become involved in Social Media Week Chicago

Monday, June 27th, 2011

Social Media Week Chicago offers many ways for individuals and organizations to be involved:

Twitter
Follow @SMWChicago on Twitter for event and participant information, industry news and resources. Use hashtag #SMWChicago to help connect with other users also discussing and following the event.

Facebook
Join the Social Media Week Chicago discussion on Facebook for event information, resources and to connect with others involved with Social Media Week Chicago. Also, utilize the “tagging” feature when posting about your involvement with the event on Facebook.

Flickr
Share photos and video from Social Media Week Chicago on Flickr. Use tag SMWChicago on your content, and add items to Social Media Week Chicago flickr pool, which is open to all users.

‘Get Involved’ as a speaker or volunteer
Social Media Week Chicago offers many ways to become involved, as an administrative or event volunteer or as a speaker. Go to Social Media Week Chicago’s ‘Get Involved’ page to learn about available opportunities.

Sponsor
Social Media Week Chicago offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities at many levels. Go to Social Media Week Chicago’s ‘Get Involved’ page to learn more.

Attend
Event information will be made available through Twitter, Facebook and on the Social Media Week Chicago event schedule and will cover a variety of topics including business, communications and media; entertainment, sports and gaming; art and culture; people and social issues; and mobile, tablet and other connected device applications and usage.  All events are, unless noted otherwise, free to the public.

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Announcing Social Media Week Chicago, September 19-23

Monday, June 27th, 2011

We’re excited to announce today that Zócalo Group will be partnering with the Chicago Tribune to host Social Media Week Chicago – a week-long assembly of events featuring the highest caliber thought leaders in social media, mobile marketing and word-of-mouth communications.

This will be the debut of Social Media Week here in Chicago, and represents an incredible opportunity for our city’s businesses, brands, academic institutions, non-profit organizations and government agencies to gather simultaneously with social media leaders around the globe. Social Media Week will be happening in Chicago simultaneously with events taking place in Milan, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogota, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Moscow.

All of Social Media Week’s events are free and open to the public. Topics and guests will include brands, businesses and companies; entertainment; government and social policy; education, science and technology and mobile applications. As September approaches, we’ll be announcing speakers, venues and the week’s full schedule. Videos, articles and highlights from February 2011’s Social Media Week in New York can be found here.

Please join in the conversation with @SMWChicago on Twitter and Facebook, and visit www.socialmediaweek.org/chicago to learn how to get involved by sponsoring, speaking or volunteering.

Looking forward to talking with you online and seeing you in person in September.

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