SMBMSP events are among the most valuable and productive social media meet ups that you can find. We cover you from our information rich Social Media Breakfast series, to our expert-focused After Hours series, and our networking powered SMB TweetUp! series.
So, check out the Event Calendar to find one that fits your schedule and join us next time!
Interested in sponsoring an event? our Sponsorship Information page has more details.
Friday, April 27, 2012
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
514 Studios, Minneapolis, MN
The President is on Tumblr, candidates are on Twitter, and eGovernment is the buzzword that is transforming civil service. Learn from a panel of local communicators about how they use social media with public services and elected officials. There will plenty of time for your questions as well.
Meg Gerritsen Knodl (@dotmeg)
Although she spent the first decade of the millennium as a librarian, Meg Gerritsen Knodl is now the Online Community Manager for Hennepin County Public Affairs. She recently live tweeted the Hennepin County Citizen’s Academy and will live tweet the State of the County address on May 17th. You can find her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and even GovLoop.
PARKING: There’s on-street parking & a parking ramp attached to the Design Guild down the street.
Friday, March 30, 2012
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
514 Studios, Minneapolis, MN
Interactive project management can be difficult to figure out. While the work entails elements of software development, marketing, and advertising, it’s neither purely technical nor traditional “agency” work. Enter the Geek Girls. They literally wrote the book on it (available from Peachpit/New Riders in April, pre-order on Amazon)!
Since 2008, the Geek Girls Guide (aka Nancy Lyons and Meghan Wilker) have been sharing their unique perspective on the Interactive industry, demystifying technology for non-technical audiences and generally owning every stage they appear on. They speak on topics ranging from social media to brand management to company culture.
Join us for an intimate conversation with this two-some. We’ll cover the new book and get their opinion on a variety of other hot topics. Of course there will plenty of time for your questions as well.
Nancy Lyons (@Nylons)
Nancy is President/CEO of Clockwork Active Media, a leading digital agency specializing in designing and developing business solutions for web and mobile. She speaks nationally about work culture, social media, technology, and leadership. She’s been recognized for her role as owner and CEO of Clockwork by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal and gives back to the community by serving on the Board of Directors at The Family Equality Council.
Meghan Wilker (@irishgirl)
Meghan is the VP, Managing Director at Clockwork Active Media, a digital agency specializing in designing and developing business solutions for web and mobile. She’s a contributing writer at GTDtimes.com, creator of summerofdresses.com, and was named as a “Woman to Watch” by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
Mykl Roventine (@myklroventine)
Mykl is SMBMSP’s Director, designer of things, and a complusive community organizer. He designs engagÂing web expeÂriÂences and speaks about social media, WordPress and typography. He co-founded and coordinates the actvities of Ignite Minneapolis and UnSummit, and runs as the local chapter of TechKaraoke Minneapolis. He has a special passion for the social web and its power to educate and inspire.
PARKING: There’s on-street parking & a parking ramp attached to the Design Guild down the street.
February 28, 2012
5:30-8pm
Flat Earth Brewing, St. Paul
Join Saint Paul Tweetup and SMBMSP for a joint tweetup at Flat Earth Brewing. Enjoy networking, socializing and beer tasting! Flat Earth is keeping it’s tasting room open just a wee bit longer so we can enjoy the goodness that comes from this Saint Paul brewery.
Growlers will be for sale if you find a brew you cannot live without or just need to re-fill your empty Flat Earth growler sitting at home.
UPDATED: The brewery will also be accepting non-perishable food items, and would love everyone to bring at least one item Tuesday evening.
Food will also be available for a small cash donation.
Friday, January 27, 2012
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
tpt Studios, St. Paul, MN
What are the unique social media opportunities and challenges for media organizations that are accountable to a mission statement, rather than a bottom line? We’ve assembled an expert panel to explore this topic and more as well as take your questions.
Make a day of it! Our friends at CoCo St Paul (kitty corner from TPT) are offering a discounted day pass (only $15) for attendees along with some bonus goodies. Sign up now.
Phil Wilson
Media Strategist, Content Provider, Interactive/Social Media Enthusiast
and Thought Leader at RemainComm
Phil Wilson (@philson) continues to build on his track record of successfully building, marketing, and managing profitable brands in unique and effective ways through a combination of traditional and interactive/social media. He had a hand in starting, and continues to contribute to, Minnov8.com, highlighting innovation and web technology in the land of 10,000 lakes. Phil is involved in many endeavors including co-founding and presenting Mobile March, co-founding Localtone Systems, and creating and launching ComicTwit, a Twitter service that invites you to “Laugh it up in 140 characters or…or less.” He is also blogger, podcaster and video produce. You can find him at RemainComm.com.
David Brauer
Columnist, MinnPost
David Brauer (@dbrauer) authors Braublog and is MinnPost’s local media reporter. He’s covered media and politics as a writer and editor since 1983 for City Pages, the Southwest/Downtown Journal, KFAN and KSTP-AM, Mpls.St.Paul, Minnesota Monthly, Law & Politics, the Business Journal, KARE11 and national outlets. He’s probably tweeting as we speak.
John Daenzer
Vice President, Interactive Media, tpt
John Daenzer (@johndaenzer) joined tpt in late 2010 and leads interactive and social media development throughout the company. Â When asked for a fresh bio for this event, he responded that the old one still applies, despite his being “older and more tired” than when it was written. Â Thus: “Prior to his time here, John was Director of New Media for WCCO-TV and WCCO.com, a CBS owned-and-operated affiliate in Minneapolis, Minn. Â In a career at WCCO that spanned more than a dozen years, John also worked as a newscast producer, Executive News Producer and Assistant News Director, leading a newsroom of journalists on the night the Interstate 35W Bridge collapsed into the Mississippi River. He is a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism.
Jonathan Kealing
Senior Web Editor, Public Radio International
Jonathan Kealing (@jkealing), working with a talented interactive team, helped build the digital audience of all of PRI’s properties, builds audience interaction and audience engagement and works to create a future for journalism that is participatory, interactive and awesome.
Mary Lahammer
Correspondent, Almanac, tpt
Mary Lahammer (@mlahammer) has been a program host and political reporter for Twin Cities Public Television since 1998. She has won several Emmys and numerous other awards in several states for her anchoring, reporting, producing and photography. Lahammer was named “Best TV Reporter” by Minnesota Monthlyand “Best Newscaster” by City Pages Magazine. Mary’s trademark has been getting politicians to open up and trust her including Governors like Jesse Ventura and Tim Pawlenty and Senators Al Franken and Norm Coleman. LaHammer was likely one of the first reporters in Minnesota with a blog and has more than 10,000 followers on Facebook and Twitter.
John Moe
Host, Marketplace Tech Report, American Public Media
John Moe (@johnmoe) is the host of Marketplace Tech Report and handles web content for the program. Â Every day, he provides an insightful overview of the latest tech news using his witty and approachable style of reporting. Before joining Marketplace, Moe hosted Weekend America and hosted and produced programs at KUOW, the public radio station in Seattle. Prior to working in public radio, he was a senior editor at Amazon.com.
Julia Schrenkler
Interactive Producer, Minnesota Public Radio
Julia Schrenkler (@juliaschrenkler) is a long time listener! She has worked for Minnesota Public Radio since 2002 and in Internet Communities and Online Production since 1999. Her work as Interactive Producer for MPR Digital Media focuses on the music services (Classical and The Current) and organization accounts.
January 17, 2012
6-9pm
Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room, Minneapolis
What better way to spend a long, winter night than hang out with your fellow SMBMSP members? Don’t answer that, just join us for a relaxing evening in Minneapolis at Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room.
You may know Stanley’s as our official bacon sponsor, but they’re also is a great neighborhood craft beer bar. We’ll be in their new party room, Upstairs at Stanley’s, with a cash bar and DJ Mykl on hand to heat things up.
Socialize