BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wired PR Works//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Wired PR Works X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://wiredprworks.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wired PR Works BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110901 DTSTAMP:20120521T123530 CREATED:20110829T163335 LAST-MODIFIED:20110829T163348 UID:6633@http://wiredprworks.com SUMMARY:DIF DuPage Summer Social DESCRIPTION:RSVP via Eventbrite: http://difdupage0811-efbevent.eventbrite.com/ DIF DuPage Invites YOU to Summer Sunset Social Round Two Share YOUR Social Media Stories Free Admission. Cash Bar. The last time we got together to socialize\, in June\, it took four hours for everyone to get to know each other. Wow! This group LOVES to network - how cool is that? This time\, join us and share your best of summer stories. - Have some vacation pictures you'd like to share on your phone? Bring 'em. - Got a great summer social media success story? Let's hear it. - Did you learn a Facebook lesson here or there? Share it. - Maybe you read a great book you'd like to pass on. Exchange one\, get one. One lucky winner will get tickets for two to Matthew Stella's performance of "At 5'2" and 125 pounds\, a featured presentation at the Chicago Fringe Festival. We'd also like to request that you hold this date: September 29 and time: 1:00-5:00 to celebrate DIF Day in DuPage County. Our theme is "Circle Up with Social Media" and we're working on rounding up the program now. Stay tuned for details. Convene. Connect. Converse. It's new. It's now. It's DIF. Mixing socializing with programming and a live learning lab\, Digital Innovation Forum [DIF] breaks the traditional networking world mold into a 3D [digital\, dynamic and direct] experience. If you're looking for a place to connect with other social media enthusiasts where you can: 1. exchange digital innovation ideas 2. learn more about how to get social media to work for you and your business\, and 3. grow your community connections in 3D DIF is it. DIF DuPage is a community think tank that focuses on content and community development via social media\, mobile and interactive platforms. Learning Location Illinois Institute of Technology School of Applied Technology 201 E. Loop Road Wheaton\, Illinois Producer DIF is proudly brought to you by CoryWest Media\, LLC\, a DuPage County business since 1996. Thanks so much for your interest and consideration in attending this event! For more information\, contact Barbara Rozgonyi at 630.207.7530\, email connect@corywestmedia.com or follow @wiredprworks on twitter.com. LOCATION:321 Rice Lake Square URL:http://wiredprworks.com/event/dupage-social-networking/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110824 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110825 DTSTAMP:20120521T123530 CREATED:20110819T141024 LAST-MODIFIED:20110819T141024 UID:6618@http://wiredprworks.com SUMMARY:SMC Chicago at Crossings Tavern DESCRIPTION:Summer Social Social Media Club Chicago is heading to Crossing Tavern on August 24 for a relaxing evening on the patio that will focus on socializing. 5:30 - 6:30 Check-in and Socializing 6:30 - 7:30 Socializing 7:30 - 8:30 More Socializing   Tickets include food\, and one ticket for selected beverage. MARKETING SPONSOR SocialDevCamp Taking place August 26-28\, SocialDevCamp Chicago is a weekend conference + unconference + hackathon all about making the most of the social web. It’s the event for social app and platform developers\, mobile developers\, strategists\, evangelists\, and enthusiasts. At SocialDevCamp you’ll join hundreds of passionate developers and creators for a weekend of robust talks on social platforms\, apps\, APIs\, mobile experiences\, identity management\, and new media. 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; Jeannie Walters [@jeanniecw] oversees logistics; and Alex Levine [@alexklevine] student/young professional outreach. Event attendees include entrepreneurs\, corporate communicators\, journalists\, business professionals\, publishers\, marketers\, media creators\, citizen journalists\, students and technology types. For more information\, visit http://smcchicago.org\, email smcchicagonews@gmail.com\, follow @smcchicago on twitter\, or call 630.207.7530 or 312-970-0846. LOCATION:321 Rice Lake Square URL:http://wiredprworks.com/event/smc-chicago-at-crossings-tavern/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110722 DTSTAMP:20120521T123530 CREATED:20110719T111500 LAST-MODIFIED:20110719T111502 UID:6495@http://wiredprworks.com SUMMARY:Social Media in 3D: Digital Branding + Google+ Presented by DIF DuPage DESCRIPTION: How will Google+ impact your digital branding? REGISTER AT http://difdupage0711.eventbrite.com Move over Facebook\, twitter and LinkedIn\, there's a new social network online. Backed by the power of Google\, Google+ is reshaping social media's function as a digital brand differentiator that incorporates groups\, live video and custom news feeds. Join DIF DuPage on July 21\, 2011 for networking\, lunch\, a live Google+ demonstration and a community conversation about how to put the power of Google+ to work for you and your business. Barbara Rozgonyi\, founder of Social Media Club Chicago will present the program. Find out: - why you need to know about Google+ - what's different about Google+ - when to use Google+ or another social network like LinkedIn\, Facebook or twitter - how Google+ changes the game and may be easier to use - who's using Google+ now and how it's working in a community conversation Explore Google+ and get an invitation to join Convene. Connect. Converse. 11:00-11:30 Networking 11:30-12:30 Program and Community Conversation 12:30- 1:00 Networking It's new. It's now. It's DIF. Mixing socializing with programming and a live learning lab\, Digital Innovation Forum [DIF] breaks the traditional networking world mold into a 3D [digital\, dynamic and direct] experience. If you're looking for a place to connect with other social media enthusiasts where you can: 1. exchange digital innovation ideas 2. learn more about how to get social media to work for you and your business\, and 3. grow your community connections in 3D DIF is it. DIF DuPage is a community think tank that focuses on content and community development via social media\, mobile and interactive platforms. Learning Location Illinois Institute of Technology School of Applied Technology 201 E. Loop Road Wheaton\, Illinois Producer DIF is proudly brought to you by CoryWest Media\, LLC\, a DuPage County business since 1996. Thanks so much for your interest and consideration in attending this event! For more information\, contact Barbara Rozgonyi at 630.207.7530\, email connect@corywestmedia.com or follow @wiredprworks on twitter.com. LOCATION:321 Rice Lake Square URL:http://wiredprworks.com/event/social-media-in-3d-digital-branding-google-presented-by-dif-dupage/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110627T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110627T203000 DTSTAMP:20120521T123530 CREATED:20110606T203748 LAST-MODIFIED:20110606T203748 UID:6142@http://wiredprworks.com SUMMARY:Social Media Club Chicago Search and Social DESCRIPTION:Social Media Club Chicago is heading to Microsoft Technology Center: Chicago on June 27 for a special evening that will focus on Search and Social. 5:30 - 6:30 Check-in and Networking  6:30 - 7:30 Search and Social Panel Discussion 7:30 - 8:30 Socialize and Network Tickets include Dominos Pizza; beer\, wine and water; and program. This event has a strict limit on number of attendees. You must pre-register. Tickets will not be available at the door. PANELISTS Neal Wilson\, Senior Search Evangelist from Bing Neal Wilson is a Search veteran with experience in key roles on both the publisher and agency side. He has held senior digital positions at Yahoo!\, Omnicom and Digitas working on accounts such Starbucks\, New Balance\, Delta and Kraft. He joined Microsoft as a Senior Search Evangelist in March of 2011 to promote Bing’s unique position in the Search marketplace and to bring best of class strategic insights and service to advertisers. Neal is an avid motorcyclist and plays bass in a funk/R&B band. He and his wife have two teenage sons and make their home in Montclair\, NJ. Erica Charney\, Associate Director at iProspect Erica Charney is Associate Director of CPG at iProspect\, where she acts as an external strategic consultant for iProspect’s clients\, including Procter & Gamble. Previously as Client Services Manager\, Erica oversaw the development and strategic direction for all her client accounts\, as well as managed the activities of a blended client-facing team on natural search and pay-per-click campaigns. In her roles\, she has worked closely with high-profile clientele including those in online banking and finance\, health insurance\, retail\, pharmaceutical\, and currently clients within the CPG industry. Sean McGinnis\, Director and General Manager at Multistate Edge MultiState Edge is a bar exam preparation company\, where Sean directs every aspect of the business\, with a strong focus on marketing and web strategy. From 2006 to 2009\, Sean led one of the largest organic SEO teams in the country while serving as the SEO Manager for Findlaw. Sean also consults with small to mid-sized businesses on Digital Customer Acquisition and Loyalty and blogs about SEO\, Internet Marketing\, Social Media\, Leadership and a variety of other topics at 312 Digital. SPONSOR Special thanks to iProspect\, Microsoft Technology Center and our own Board member Jeannie Walters for putting this program together! FOOD SPONSOR Ramon DeLeon\, Domino's Pizza Ramon is a valued sponsor of Social Media Club Chicago and we look forward to pizza and lava cakes along with some #RamonWOW.   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; Jeannie Walters [@jeanniecw] oversees logistics; and Alex Levine [@alexklevine] student/young professional outreach. Event attendees include entrepreneurs\, corporate communicators\, journalists\, business professionals\, publishers\, marketers\, media creators\, citizen journalists\, students and technology types. For more information\, visit http://smcchicago.org\, email smcchicagonews@gmail.com\, follow @smcchicago on twitter\, or call 630.207.7530 or 312-970-0846. LOCATION:321 Rice Lake Square URL:http://wiredprworks.com/event/social-media-club-chicago-search-and-social/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110707 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110708 DTSTAMP:20120521T123530 CREATED:20110606T202947 LAST-MODIFIED:20110606T205013 UID:6139@http://wiredprworks.com SUMMARY:AtMidwest Social Media Conference DESCRIPTION: Thanks so much to the AtMidwest Conference team for engaging me as midwest social media keynote speaker. Keynote: 3D Social Media: WIRED to Advance to the Next Level How do super heroes get to the next level in social media? In this presentation\, you’ll learn how to apply an integrated communications system that fuses search\, social\, content\, marketing and PR into an approach you can use to chart plans\, measure impact\, map progress and demonstrate the value of social media to your organization\, communities and your region. About the AtMidwest Social Media Conference AtMidwest\, practical solutions to real world problems. Sessions are designed for the small to midsized business professions looking at getting a presence in social media and for those looking to refine their practices. Sessions will focus on topics concerning better social networking management\, developing/maintaining a strategy\, introducing new business models\, improving profitability and employing effective social media. For session content and speaker information please visit the AtMidwest Web site.  Register for the AtMidwest Social Media Conference today! LOCATION:321 Rice Lake Square URL:http://wiredprworks.com/event/midwest-social-media-speaker-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110615 DTSTAMP:20120521T123530 CREATED:20110606T201220 LAST-MODIFIED:20110606T201220 UID:6135@http://wiredprworks.com SUMMARY:PRSA SCC: Blogging and PR How to Construct a 3D Authority Platform DESCRIPTION:Thanks so much to PRSA SCC [Suburban Chicago Chapter of Public Relations Society of America] for inviting me to present this program on June 14. Learn how to weave search\, social and story together for digital\, direct and dynamic results. Developed especially for marketing\, advertising and PR professionals\, Barbara Rozgonyi’s presentation will show you how to combine the best of blogging and PR to raise visibility\, advance authority and create a community conversation space. Register for PRSA SCC Blogging and PR: How to Construct a 3D Authority Platform on June 14 at Sheraton Suites Elk Grove Village. Barbara Rozgonyi leads CoryWest Media\, LLC\, a strategic marketing consultancy for innovative companies and organizations. An experienced educator\, Barbara develops social media marketing and PR instructional programs for colleges\, associations\, corporations\, non-profits and online communities. As publisher of http://wiredPRworks.com\, Barbara reports on ways to grow business\, build brands\, and connect communities. An author\, Barbara contributed the LinkedIn chapter to the bestseller “Success Secrets of the Social Media Marketing Superstars.” Named one of the top 30 PR twitter experts to follow by ereleases.com\, Barbara’s digital brand\, @wiredprworks\, is also an iPhone app. LOCATION:321 Rice Lake Square URL:http://wiredprworks.com/event/prsa-blogging-and-pr-authority-speaker/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110120T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110120T200000 DTSTAMP:20120521T123530 CREATED:20110118T130744 LAST-MODIFIED:20110118T130744 UID:5409@http://wiredprworks.com SUMMARY:SMC Chicago Presents: 2011 Community Outlook DESCRIPTION: Social Media Club Chicago Presents Community Outlook for 2011 Thursday\, January 20\, 2011 from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Morningstar: 22 W. Washington St.\, Chicago\, IL Wondering where social media will take you in 2011? Join Social Media Club Chicago for our first event of the new year and find out! Visit Eventbrite to purchase tickets--$10 in advance (note: the price goes up to $20 at the door). We are excited to have the opportunity to return to Morningstar\, Inc. A favorite host venue for SMC Chicago! Morningstar\, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America\, Europe\, Australia and Asia. Program 5:30 - 6:15 Networking 6:15 – 7:15 Panel: Community Outlook for 2011 7:15 – 8:00 Networking Speakers Leslie Banks\, director of marketing for Morningstar's Financial Communications Business. Mark Ragan\, publisher of PR Daily and PR Daily Europe; Ragan.com; and Healthcare Marketing and Communications News. Alecia Dantico\, vice president\, digital\, at Weber Shandwick Staci Tara Diamond\, advertising director at PTM. Michelle Leder\, founder and editor of Footnoted. Food Sponsor: Domino's Pizza @Ramon_DeLeon 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. For more information\, visit http://smcchicago.org\, email smcchicagonews@gmail.com\, follow @smcchicago on twitter.com or call 630.207.7530. LOCATION:321 Rice Lake Square URL:http://wiredprworks.com/event/smc-chicago-presents-2011-community-outlook/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR