Learn how to tap into the NEW CONSUMER and find out how to chat the chat and post the post to reach the hardest market to target.

TweetNetworking and Off Campus Media present:

Lunch and Learn: Chicago
“Emerging Marketing Strategies for the New Consumer and Social Media Tactics”

MORE INFO HERE!

Take a mid-day break to explore Emerging Marketing Strategies for the New Consumer (Hint: college students) with President of Off Campus Media, Mark Sawyier. Mark will discuss how this young generation relies on all things digital. They shop, play, talk, and work online. As a result, they are the hardest market to target.  Come discover which marketing strategies resonate. Mark will also profile and draw from actual student behavior to help business owners strategically profile the new consumer.

Founder of TweetNetworking, LLC and Networking For A Cause, Mark J. Carter will show you how to utilize Facebook to bridge the gap between your online & offline networks by answering the question:

“How can you build a community of clients, referral sources and connections (college students or otherwise) using social media?”

You’ll learn…
•    The 3 steps you need to take every day (Be Somewhere, Do Something, Follow Up) and how to utilize social media to get in front of as many people as possible while getting the best ROI for your time
•    How to build a community of business professionals on Facebook by connecting your ONLINE networks with OFFLINE relationships – by providing value first.
•    And more…

Lunch
Included in your admission is lunch (sandwiches, side dishes and beverages) by our food sponsor Steve’s Deli

Wednesday, April 7, 2010
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Catalyst Ranch

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door

REGISTER HERE: http://social-media-marketing.eventbrite.com/

Purchase your ticket today, seating is limited!

TWESTIVAL COMES BACK TO CHICAGO Thursday, March 25 – 2010!

All the info is here! http://www.amiando.com/Twestival2010_Chicago.html

This event is for both people involved with Twitter & Social Media and people who want to know more about Twitter & Social Media.

Here’s your chance to connect with great people and help a global non-profit during a night of social media conversations and connections!

You can follow Chicago Twestival on Twitter at: @ChiTwestival

$10 donation (online) (for Concern Worldwide) general admission includes drinks (alcohol/non-alcohol) -

There will also be an after-party so you can continue the fun & networking.
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IN ADDITION TO NETWORKING!

You can enjoy open networking (of course) AND…

You’ll also have the opportunity to join break-out mastermind groups lead by Concern Worldwide & community leaders to talk about how YOU can get more active in Chicago, network with like-minded people and make valuable connections!

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On Thursday 25 March 2010, people in hundreds of cities around the world will come together offline to rally around the important cause of Education by hosting local events to have fun and create awareness.  Twestival™ (or Twitter Festival) uses social media for social good.  All of the local events are organized 100% by volunteers and 100% of all ticket sales and donations go direct to projects.

In 2010, we turn our focus to education and 72 million children in the world who don’t have the opportunity to go to school. @Concern Worldwide has been selected by the Twestival global team and local organizers to be the recipient because of their comprehensive and well respected approach to education.

The global charity: Concern Worldwide:  http://www.concernusa.org/

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Follow Concern Worldwide on Twitter: @Concern

“Concern Worldwide US, Inc. is an affiliate of Concern Worldwide and supports the Concern network by recruiting staff, supporting program development, creating public awareness of humanitarian issues and financially supporting programs.

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. ”
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We’d like to extend a VERY special thank you to Our sponsors:

Helios Realty (http://www.heliosrealty.com)

Founded in 2004 and continuing to achieve year after year of uninterrupted growth, Real Living Helios Realty is a full-service residential real estate sales, leasing and marketing firm. First and foremost, Helios is a customer service organization that features collaboration among some of the most talented and reliable real estate sales professionals in the Chicago marketplace.

Law Offices of Martin Quintana

Connect with Martin on Facebook & LinkedIn:

Practicing state & federal criminal law.  Office capabilities also include: immigration law, personal injury, worker’s compensation & administrative law.
Always looking to connect with like minded people interested in or involved with:

1) Non-Profits & Community Causes;

2) Business networkers and networking organizations; and

3) Other legal professionals.

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MEDIA SPONSORS!

Social Media Club Chicago

Social Media Club [SMC] is a worldwide organization, with local chapters, that serves as connecting organization for anyone interested in social media. Membership is free and open to all levels, including beginners. Chicago’s SMC chapter, launched in October 2008, presents events that mix socializing, networking and learning. Barbara Rozgonyi [@wiredprworks], founder and Jeff Willinger [@jwillie], president, lead the Chicago SMC chapter. Amy Korin [@interactiveamy] coordinates volunteers; Tim McDonald [@tamcdonald] manages communications; and Chris Geier [@chrisgeier] oversees technology. Event attendees include entrepreneurs, corporate communicators, journalists, business professionals, publishers, marketers, media creators, citizen journalists and technology types. For more information, visit http://smcchicago.org, email smcchicagonews@gmail.com, follow @smcchicago on twitter.com or call 630.207.7530.

Young Professionals of Chicago (YPC)

Young Professionals of Chicago (YPC), a non-profit, all volunteer organization, is dedicated to building a better Chicago. We are made up of motivated, energetic young professionals certain to become the community’s future leaders. YPC encourages members to get involved and make a difference by becoming active participants in the professional, civic and social aspects of their city.

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FOOD SPONSOR!

Ramon DeLeon & his Domino’s Pizza Franchises
Connect with Ramon on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/Ramon_Deleon
Check out more at:
http://www.vimeo.com/channels/dominospizzachicago

If so – there’s a global event coming up that needs your help!

TweetsGiving is a global celebration that seeks to change the world through the power of gratitude.

Scheduled for November 24 – 26, 2009, the 48-hour event created by 501c3 US nonprofit Epic Change will encourage participants to express their thanks using online tools and at live events. In honor of the people and things that make them grateful, guests will be invited to give to a common cause at events held across the globe.

In 2008 Tweetsgiving raised over $10,000 to build a classroom in Arusha, Tanzania. Imagined and built entirely by volunteers in six days, TweetsGiving was launched 2 days before the US Thanksgiving holiday, and quickly became the #1 trending topic on Twitter!

TWEETSGIVING 2009 – AND YOU!

Now Epic Change is looking for both city organizers and volunteers across the globe to help out with events in your city.

As on organizer you have the freedom to design your event in a way that makes the most sense for your community; Epic Change just asks that you include a way for attendees to show gratitude.  Epic change will support you as an organizer and/or volunteer with helpful ideas and strategies for running your event and answering any questions you might have.

CLICK HERE for answers to the question “What do I need to do to become an organizer?”

WHAT CAUSE WILL BENEFIT FROM TWEETSGIVING 2009?

Proceeds will again, in part, benefit the school in Tanzania, where a dormitory/orphanage, library, school cafeteria and additional classrooms are much needed. In addition, TweetsGiving 2009 seeks to fund new Epic Change partners and fellows in other parts of the world.

For more information and to get involved with the online community or volunteer to help with an event visit the official Tweetsgiving site by clicking here!

This is a great opportunity to give back and create gratitude in your community.

Going into this Thanksgiving season, what are you grateful for?

What would you like to get involved with to create change this year?

Looking forward to talking!

WHEN: Thursday, September 10th

5:30-6:00: Registration

6:00-8:00: Twestival Event! (Social Networking & Mastermind Groups)

WHERE: Catalyst Ranch, 656 W Randolph (West Loop)

In September 2009 100+ cities around the world will be hosting Twestival Events which bring together social media communities for an evening of fun and to raise money and awareness for local Charities. Chicago’s chosen charity is OptINnow.

(You can follow OptINnow on Twitter here: @OptINnow)

(You can follow Chicago Twestival here: @ChiTwestival)

$10 donation (for OptINnow) at the door general admission includes drinks (alcohol/non-alcohol) and food!

The Chicago Twestival Local is for both people involved with Twitter & Social Media and people who want to know more about Twitter & Social Media; TweetNetworking is proud to be the organizer for the event.  (We’d like to extend a VERY special thank you to OfficePort; Chicago Twestival’s platinum sponsor who is not only covering all the costs but also funding entrepreneurs for OptINnow.)

You can follow OfficePort on Twitter here: @OfficePort

People will enjoy networking and making new connections in a relaxed, social setting AND there will be (Optional) Mastermind groups!

During the event you’ll have the option of sitting down with 4-5 people to ask questions about Twitter, exchange ideas and make some valuable connections (in addition to the social networking).  Joining in one of these groups is optional and our facilitators will check with people throughout the night to set them up; each one will last 7-8 minutes.

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For event information & registration online click here!

Are you on Facebook?  Here’s the event info on Facebook!

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A WORD FROM OptINnow:

“Our mission is simple. We’re working to end global poverty. Faster. How? By providing those who live in chronic poverty with one vital thing they need to transform their lives: Opportunity.

We’ve made it so simple for good people everywhere to come together, to fund small loans, to witness big and lasting impact, and to truly change the world.”

We had a great turnout of high-quality networkers interested in making valuable connections at AND after the event–so attendees had the opportunity to answer a few questions while networking–their answers are below.

If you were at the event: Here’s your chance to connect with people even if you didn’t have time to talk at length while you were there!

If you weren’t able to attend the event: Be sure to check out the information below; you can find new people to connect with based on what causes/non-profits they’re involved with, what professional and social media connections they’re looking for and the types of people they can best help!

Thank you to EVERYONE listed below for taking the time to connect in person and continue the connections afterwards; looking forward to more conversations and connections in Boston and online…

BOSTON TWEETNETWORKERS:

RICK ALLEN
Web Publisher
Boston College
http://www.bc.edu/socialwork
rallen@epublishmedia.com

http://www.Twitter.com/epublishmedia

WHO should be following you on Twitter (types of professions/causes)
Higher education web design/publishing, writers, publishers

The types of people YOU want to follow/find on Twitter
Electronic publishing, social media, graphic design, writers

What CAUSES are you interested in (so like-minded people can follow you/vice-versa)?
Creative commons, non-profit, higher-ed

TODD CLAYTON
President; CoreBlox
todd.clayton@coreblox.com
WEB SITE: http://www.chatterboxhq.com
BLOG: http://www.chatterboxhq.com/blog

http://www.Twitter.com/tclayton
http://www.Twitter.com/chatterboxapp

MICK DARLING
Founder / CEO
Tomorrowish LLC
http://www.tomorrowish.com
mick@tomorrowish.com

http://www.Twitter.com/mickdarling

WHO should be following you on Twitter (types of professions/causes)
Meta-tweeters, people interested in modifying, adding or mangling how twitter is used for fun or profit.

The types of people YOU want to follow/find on Twitter
Technologists, developers, Social media innovators.

Up to 5 of your Twitter friends that people should be following
http://www.twitter.com/apsinkus = Great business insights
http://www.twitter.com/cmajor = Social media maven
http://www.twitter.com/girlgamy = Social media maven

What CAUSES are you interested in (so like-minded people can follow you/vice-versa)?
Progressive politics, Transparency in business and government.

JAYNA DINSMORE
Social Media Marketer
New England Job Show
http://www.littlemisssocialmedia.com
JaynaDinz@gmail.com

http://www.Twitter.com/LilMissSocMedia

WHO should be following you on Twitter (types of professions/causes)
Companies looking to implement social media tools as part of their marketing efforts.

The types of people YOU want to follow/find on Twitter
Social Media Gurus who can share meaningful applications and business intelligence for implementing social media.

Up to 5 of your Twitter friends that people should be following
http://www.twitter.com/BostonMike
http://www.twitter.com/CC_Chapman
http://www.twitter.com/NEJobShow
http://www.twitter.com/JonMahoney12

What CAUSES are you interested in (so like-minded people can follow you/vice-versa)?
Social Media Marketing  Eco-Friendly practices in personal and professional environments

THOMAS EDWARDS
Dating & Lifestyle Consultant
The Professional Wingman
http://www.theprofessionalwingman.com
http://www.projectinfinity.me/blog
thomasejr@gmail.com

http://www.Twitter.com/URwingman

WHO should be following you on Twitter (types of professions/causes)
People who are looking to improve themselves – everyone!

The types of people YOU want to follow/find on Twitter
Local (Boston) peeps

Up to 5 of your Twitter friends that people should be following
http://www.twitter.com/garyvee = Inspirational
http://www.twitter.com/mashable = Informative
http://www.twitter.com/bostontweet = Underrated
http://www.twitter.com/gradontripp = Social cause

I am into personal development, relationship building, developing style, networking and finding love. If you’re into that, follow me.

JOHN HAYDON
Blogger
John Haydon – Inbound social web systems
http://johnhaydon.com
johnscotthaydon@gmail.com

http://www.Twitter.com/johnhaydon

WHO should be following you on Twitter (types of professions/causes)
Non-profits looking to use social media for marketing and fundraising.

The types of people YOU want to follow/find on Twitter
Anyone interesting.

Up to 5 of your Twitter friends that people should be following
http://www.twitter.com/joewaters
http://www.twitter.com/scottyhendo
http://www.twitter.com/amyrsward
http://www.twitter.com/dannybrown
http://www.twitter.com/staceymonk

What CAUSES are you interested in (so like-minded people can follow you/vice-versa)?
#12for12k

DOUG HELFERICH
Intern
CareerNumbers
dhelf17@gmail.com

http://www.Twitter.com/letsgoduke

WHO should be following you on Twitter (types of professions/causes)
Entrepreneurs,politics,business,finance,sports

The types of people YOU want to follow/find on Twitter
Entrepreneurs,politics,business,finance,sports,VCs

Up to 5 of your Twitter friends that people should be following
http://www.twitter.com/ericpratum = Entrepreneur
http://www.twitter.com/bluedevilmsn = Politics/duke
http://www.twitter.com/theropolitans = Baseball
http://www.twitter.com/krystyl = Social media
http://www.twitter.com/juliaroy = Social media

What CAUSES are you interested in (so like-minded people can follow you/vice-versa)?
entrepreneurs,politics,business,finance,sports

CORT JOHNSON
DartBoston
Moderator
WEB SITE: http://www.dartboston.com
BLOG: http://cortlandtjohnson.com
cortlandtjohnson@gmail.com

http://www.Twitter.com/cortlandt

WHO should be following you on Twitter (types of professions/causes)
Young people in Boston who are trying to make it happen

The types of people YOU want to follow/find on Twitter
Young passionate entrepreneurs, social media people, hackers, bioscience, people who are fun and positive!

Up to 5 of your Twitter friends that people should be following
http://www.twitter.com/stuartcfoster = Social media rockstar
http://www.twitter.com/alexa = Social media rockstar
http://www.twitter.com/justinobey = Best social events and sports leagues in Boston
http://www.twitter.com/jakecacci = DartBoston evangelist

What CAUSES are you interested in (so like-minded people can follow you/vice-versa)?
Helping young passionate entrepreneurs in Boston connect to the people who can make their start-ups successful

J. KIELY, JR.
Photographer
Lightchaser Photography
http://www.lightchaser.com
photo@lightchaser.com

http://www.Twitter.com/lightchaserfoto

WHO should be following you on Twitter (types of professions/causes)
PR, communications, artists, corporate communications, documentary project producers, photojournalists, people with passion

The types of people YOU want to follow/find on Twitter
Passionate people

Up to 5 of your Twitter friends that people should be following
http://www.twitter.com/tedvilla = full of energy and great ideas

What CAUSES are you interested in (so like-minded people can follow you/vice-versa)?
Education, art, journalism, documentary photography, photojournalism

SARAH MERION
Owner
www.sarahmerion.com
sarahmerion@gmail.com

http://www.twitter.com/sarahmerion

WHO should be following you on Twitter (types of professions/causes)
EVERYONE SHOULD FOLLOW ME

The types of people YOU want to follow/find on Twitter
People who are interested in making things happen; people in Boston and New York

Up to 5 of your Twitter friends that people should be following
http://www.twitter.com/BostonTweet
http://www.twitter.com/URwingman
http://www.twitter.com/BostonTweetUp
http://www.twitter.com/EliseJarvi

What CAUSES are you interested in (so like-minded people can follow you/vice-versa)?
All causes.  Contact me, I want to help you.

ERIN O’BANNON
Student    Boston University
http://ErinsExpedition.blogspot.com
erinkobannon@gmail.com

http://www.Twitter.com/Erin_O

WHO should be following you on Twitter (types of professions/causes)
Public relations, BU, cycling, fashion, image consulting, personal styling

The types of people YOU want to follow/find on Twitter
Fashion, Boston, image consulting, personal styling

Up to 5 of your Twitter friends that people should be following
http://www.twitter.com/deanelmore = BU dean of students, really fun guy
http://www.twitter.com/Bostontweet = knows everything that’s going on in Bean town

What CAUSES are you interested in (so like-minded people can follow you/vice-versa)?
Habitat for humanities,Pan Mass challenge, Livestrong

APOLLO SINKEVICIUS
Founder
LeanStartups.com
http://leanstartups.com
apsinkus@gmail.com

http://www.Twitter.com/apsinkus

WHO should be following you on Twitter (types of professions/causes)
Founders of startups in the execution stage of their ventures.

The types of people YOU want to follow/find on Twitter
Entrepreneurs with heavy “scar tissue”.

Up to 5 of your Twitter friends that people should be following
http://www.twitter.com/tsummit = If you want to know about stealth startups before anyone else
http://www.twitter.com/JeffreyJDavis = COO of multi-national company who does not allow his legal department to dictate what he tweets
http://www.twitter.com/sgblank = One of the creators of lean startups and customer development

What CAUSES are you interested in (so like-minded people can follow you/vice-versa)?
Entrepreneurship

TED VILLA
Producer/Founder
exUrban, Inc.
http://exurbaninc.com
ted.villa@gmail.com

http://www.Twitter.com/tedvilla

WHO should be following you on Twitter (types of professions/causes)
People looking for marketing help, nonprofits, profits.
I am a marketing person, passionate about helping folks take advantage of opportunities in the market place.

The types of people YOU want to follow/find on Twitter
Designers, writers, photogs, devs — front end, flash, backend, marketing people, etc.

Up to 5 of your Twitter friends that people should be following
http://www.twitter.com/lightchaserfoto = Heck of a guy, great photog
http://www.twitter.com/eproulx = Passionate advocate of advertising pro employment
http://www.twitter.com/johnhaydon = Great guy super bright about using social media
http://www.twitter.com/hennartonline = Passionate fun and always positive
http://www.twitter.com/parkhere = Fantastic designer and gre

What CAUSES are you interested in (so like-minded people can follow you/vice-versa)?
Education

TYLER WATKINS
Student
Boston University School of Communications
twatkins@brandeis.edu

http://www.Twitter.com/canadianboi

WHO should be following you on Twitter (types of professions/causes)
PR Professionals, Event Planners and Promoters, GLBT Activists, GLBT allies, Musicians, Entertainers

The types of people YOU want to follow/find on Twitter
Social Marketing Professionals, PR Professionals, LGBT professionals, LGBT entertainers, Performance Artists,

http://www.twitter.com/BigGayNews = From Bradley Traynor is a leading provider of LGBT news and current events
EDGE on the Net offers online publications related to LGBT nightlife and entertain in cities across the globe. Also available at EDGEBoston.com locally.

What CAUSES are you interested in (so like-minded people can follow you/vice-versa)?
LGBT current events, LGBT entertainers, public relations, event planning, classical musicians, media relations, social marketing

SOCIAL MEDIA CONVERSATIONS & CONNECTIONS FOR A CAUSE

IN CHICAGO!

Are you interested in local causes and meeting socially conscious professionals?

Are you curious about or actively using social media?

Here’s your chance to connect with great people and help a Chicago non-profit during a night of social media conversations and connections!

TweetNetworking is for both people involved with Twitter & Social Media and people who want to know more about Twitter & Social Media in a relaxed, fun setting (just networking conversations, no presentations).

TweetNetworking (For A Cause) will raise money AND awareness for a local Chicago cause, “Dreams For Kids”; a non-profit where young people of all abilities are empowered to fearlessly pursue their dreams and compassionately change the world by engaging in a variety of programs including leadership, sports, holiday outreaches and more! (http://www.DreamsForKids.org/).

INFO & REGISTRATION: http://www.TweetNetworking.eventbrite.com

WHEN:

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

6:00-6:30 Registration & Networking

6:30-8:30 TweetNetworking (For A Cause) event

WHERE:

Catalyst Ranch

656 W Randolph (near Randolph & Halsted right off of 90/94), Chicago, IL

There is metered parking on the street and in front of the building.

DONATION FOR “DREAMS FOR KIDS” (501(c)(3))

(***includes alcohol/non-alcohol drinks & gift bag***):

$10 at the door TweetNetworker general admission!

$10 donation (for Dreams For Kids, 501c3) at the door TweetNetworker general admission includes drinks (alcohol/non-alcohol) AND pizza, pastas and sandwiches!

Food provided by Chicgo Domino’s owner http://www.twitter.com/dpzramon Check out his blog at http://dpzramon.wordpress.com/

***A raffle & raffle prizes will be announced soon!

***Sponsorship opportunities still available, contact mjcarter (at) tweetnetworking.com if you’re interested!***

CORPORATE SPONSORS!

MEDIA SPONSORS!

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Are you interested in social media or actively using social media in your professional life?

Would you like to create professional connections AND have help following up, sharing twitter connections and building your professional network AFTER the event?

Here’s your chance to meet with fellow Bostonians and connect, talk about social media and meet some people you know from Twitter while meeting new people to add to your network!

TweetNetworking was created to bridge the gap between the online world and offline business networking and social events.  This event is for both the Twitter “pro’s” and the people that want to learn more about Twitter and get started.

WHY IS THIS EVENT DIFFERENT?

Instead of just random networking TweetNetworking will provide extra help connecting.  You will be able to enjoy social networking and conversations (of course)…and in addition…

Each attendee will be able to (we’ll have a computer on site) share :

• WHO should be following you on Twitter (types of professions/causes)
• Up to 5 of your Twitter friends that people should be following
• The types of people YOU want to follow/find on Twitter
• What CAUSES you’re interested in so people can easily find you on Twitter

We will then post your links as a TweetNetworker on

• A Facebook note
• A blog entry on TweetNetworking.com that we can all share on Twitter after the event

TweetNetworkers in attendance will also be able to post as a guest contributor to TweetNetworking.com’s blog.

This way you and your friends can make more valuable connections!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE: http://bostontweetnetworking.eventbrite.com/

Questions?  Want to spread the word?  Follow @mjcarter on Twitter!

***Red Sky will be serving appetizers***

WHEN:

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

6:30-8:30 pm

WHERE:

Red Sky Restaurant & Lounge

16-18 North Street (Near Faneuil Hall)

Boston, MA