Extra special people make extra special events

Oct 7, 2008 | blog

So I’m sitting here this fine, cool, wonderful Saturday morning, working on plans for the next four Social Media Breakfast – Twin Cities events thinking. There’s an energy here in the Northland that is hard to describe, but I know our fellow social web enthusiasts know what I’m talking about.

Even with the issues in the world-wide economy, I see energy and optimism that is a component of every entrepreneur. The ideas are fresh and honest, the kind that make you say “why didn’t I think of that”? The atmosphere of these events engenders this kind of creativity, the kind that allows you cheer them on. The real work of meeting people, exchanging ideas and making things happen are as timeless as they are productive.

It’s because of these extraordinary meetups that drive me to continue to help make them happen. Realizing that this is something I enjoy only makes the effort that much more rewarding. So as we roll out the next several events, I wanted to take a minute and thank all the folks who visit and participate in these social media events. You are the reason we find value in getting together and sharing those ideas.

Social Media Breakfast – Twin Cities 8

Oct 5, 2008 | blog

smbmsp-logo-beta_1 It’s time to start talking about the next SMB in Minneapolis/St. Paul! We’re going to be meeting at the Deluxe corporate headquarters in Shoreview, MN on Oct. 31st.

What better way to wrap up the month of October and start your Halloween weekend than to meet up with your local social media peeps? How about how about a chance to talk social media with the bestselling author of the hit book The New Rules of Marketing & PR: David Meerman Scott? In addition we’ll have a chance to talk with startup entrepreneur Steve Nielsen, President & CEO PartnerUp, a Deluxe Corporation Company.

The fine folks at Fallon will talk about their Twitter campaign for SciFi’s “Eureka”. Each attendee will get a free copy of David’s Book (up to 100 attendees), which he’ll be happy to sign — courtesy of our friends at New Horizons Computer Learning Centers.

Event Info:

  • Where: Deluxe Corporate Headquarters, 3680 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, MN 55126 (Map it!)
  • When: October 31st, 2008 from 8am to 10am Googlel Calendar

Agenda:

  • David Meerman Scott – “Thought Leadership & Viral Marketing Strategist”
    • Each attendee will get a free copy of David’s Book (up to
      100 attendees), which he’ll be happy to sign — courtesy of
      our friends at New Horizons Computer Learning Centers.
      (link: www.nhmn.com)
  • Steve Nielsen, President & CEO PartnerUp, a Deluxe Corporation Company.
  • Fallon folks talks about their Twitter campaign for SciFi’s “Eureka”
  • Post-Networking with David, Steve, and everyone else!
  • Our continuing conversation on social media in Minneapolis & St. Paul

RSVP at our EventBrite page:

Sponsors:

Deluxe CorporationPartnerUp
New HorizonsTopRank Online Marketing
press release distribution, newswire, public relations, investor relations, breaking news, media monitoring

Be the flash point for social media in your city

Oct 2, 2008 | blog

Strike by Katie Blanch Wondering when an online-oriented event is going to pop up in your area? Why don’t you make it happen?

While “social media” is every today, it’s as important as ever to get face 2 face with folks you know online. The adage “it’s not what you know, but who you know” is as true today as it was to previous generations. While technology is tearing down the barriers of time & distance, as humans, we crave real-time interaction.

Being an organizer of events in your town or city has some advantages – you get to pick topics that are interesting to you, you get to help get people involved, but mostly you get to meet lots of people. That’s probably the biggest reward of all the work that goes into these things.

The other thing is simply getting things started. Why wait for someone to get things started – you could be that person. It’s not hard, and I know that most everyone that’s worked on getting organizing and hosting events would be happy to share some tips to making it all happen.

Are you ready to start something?

Photo credit: Katie Blanch

Social Media Breakfast – Twin Cities 7

Sep 11, 2008 | blog

smbmsp-logo-beta_1 Looking forward to the next Social Media Breakfast? So are we! We’ll be meeting at the Best Buy headquarters in Richfield, MN again this time and will welcome the co-founder of Blue Shirt Nation, Gary Koelling who’s going to share some stories and background on Best Buy social media initiatives like BSN, Gift Tag and so on.

We’ll also talk about social media “Purists” vs. “Corporatists” in the enterprise, take a quick look at the SMBMSP social media site on Ning, and hear from ThreeVolts about web video. We’ll see you there!

Agenda:

  • Gary Koelling, co-founder of Best Buy’s BlueShirtNation will talk about BSN and GiftTag
  • Group question: Social Media “Purists” vs. the “Corporatists” in the enterprise. What’s your take?
  • Three Volts will talk about web video and it’s use by companies
  • Conferences – Who’s going and why (BlogWorld Expo, DEMO, Defrag, SXSW)
  • Local event/meetup update – what’s coming up & details on SMBMSP8.
  • Announcement: We have a bacon sponsor!!!

Breakfast sponsored by:

Sterling Cross Group

Chat:

http://www.meebo.com/room/smbmsp/

I’m hoping his works for the remotes and us behind a firewall at SMB – any other ideas or suggestions?

Video:

http://www.mogulus.com/smpmsp

Please note that we’re using the Meebo chat listed above rather than the embedded Mogulus chat. Sorry for any inconvenience!

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