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'Using Social Media to Find Your Next Position/Employee' Panelists

Matt Mosher, Founder and CEO of hiredMYway.com

I have a passionate, entrepreneurial mind. I have the ability to solve complex problems with simple, straight-forward solutions. I started a landscape installation company when I was 17. I grew the company to several million dollars in revenue by the age of 25, when Crain's Detroit Business recognized me among the 20 in their 20's. I expanded my business to include estate maintenance, contributing to my company's yearly revenue growth. I am now also the co-founder and CEO of hiredMYway.com [...]

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Learn how to effectively leverage social networks for your job/candidate search.

Panelists: Matt Mosher, CEO of hiredMYway.com
Kelly LaVaute, Social Media Manager at Quicken Loans
Collin LaLonde, President of Talent Driven Executive Search
Yelena Crawford, Brand Manager at Pink Pump & P2
Jon Gunnells, Social Media Planner at Campbell-Ewald
Elena Mueller, Recruiter at Team Detroit
Moderator: David Phillips, Co-Founder of DetroitNET

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DETROIT SOCIAL MEDIA GROUP LAUNCHES “SOCIAL GOOD DETROIT” OVER HOLIDAYS
Farmington Hills, MI – December 2, 2011 – Popular social media group, “Social Media is a Party!” has decided to put a twist on its monthly gathering of the area’s top social media experts and thought-leaders. The free event will be held on December 15 at The Red Grape - 1201 Woodward, on the 1st floor of the Kresge building. The evening’s topic is “How We Can Create a Thriving Future for Detroit.”

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Michigan Music Industry Event. Join Michigan's music industry to learn how social media is making a positive impact and how to apply social media tactics in your creative field!

6:30pm - 7pm: Check In
Guest arrival and check in.

7pm - 8:05pm: 'Social Media and the Arts: Music Edition' panel and Q&A
A panel of industry leaders will discuss how they leverage social media for their businesses. You will walk away with actionable advice that you can implement immediately.

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Upcoming Events - September 2011

Thursday, September 22nd -
'Social Media and the Arts: Music Edition'

Join Michigan's music industry to learn how social media is making a positive impact and how to apply social media tactics in your creative field.

Location:
Fifth Avenue Royal Oak
215 5th Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067

REGISTER:
Buy Music Edition Tickets

Tickets are $10 in advance and $20 at the door.
Live Music Performances. Appetizers will be served, drinks are 1/2 off for the evening.

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'The Future of Media' Panelists

Buck Head - Social Media Marketing Director at CBS Radio

Buck Head is co-owner of Severely Social, LLP, Social Media Marketing Director for CBS Radio Detroit and an on-air personality at 98.7 Amp Radio. Buck has been in marketing since he was 17 and is now happily married with two dogs. He thrives to engage with and enjoy people, brands and new experiences. When asked to describe himself, he often says, "I am a Social Scientist."

Website: www.SeverelySocial.com Twitter: @buckheadshow

Seth Myers - New Media Director at WXYZ-TV

Seth Myers grew up on the early fringe of the digital generation...

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Media as we know it is changing rapidly! At Social Media is a Party! next Thursday we will discuss what the future of media looks like and what transformation means for media professionals and local businesses.

Join us on Thursday, August 18th to learn how to stay ahead of the evolving curve!

Social Media Newsroom:
Your tweets and updates to our Facebook page will be compiled into a real-time Social Media is a Party! Newsroom feed that will be showcased during the event.

At 'The Future of Media' on Thursday, August 18th, tweet @SMisaParty and post your updates and pics...

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‘The Future of Media’

Ferndale, MI – August 10, 2011 – Social Media is a Party! announces its upcoming business networking event for professionals in Southeastern Michigan.

Local media professionals will discuss the changing media landscape and share their long term visions. They will also explore the implications of recent changes on businesses. You will walk away with actionable advice and learn how you can stay ahead of the evolving curve.

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'Creating Your Social Media Strategy' Panelists

Jason Ryan - Detroit Sales Executive at Groupon and President at Vision Fuel Media Active in the High-Tech industry since 2001, Jason T. Ryan is an entrepreneurial-minded Sales & Marketing professional focused on sales, marketing, and innovative web applications.

He has put on social media webinars and boot camps for the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals, moderates educational events at Automation Alley, has presented to the Southeast Michigan Government Communicators, Oakland County Bar Association, Baker College, Women in Cable Telecommunications, Michigan Association of CPA’s, Wayne State...

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Your business might have a Facebook Fan Page and Twitter account but do you know how to properly leverage social media for your business?

A social media strategy is the first step in building an engaged community for your brand. Join us on Thursday, July 14th and learn how to create your social media strategy!

Do you have any questions for our expert panel? Ask them on the Social Media is a Party! Fan page - www.facebook.com/SocialMediaIsaParty. Your question might be included during our panel discussion!

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‘Creating Your Social Media Strategy’

Royal Oak, MI – July 6, 2011 – Social Media is a Party! announces its upcoming business networking event for professionals in Southeastern Michigan.

A panel of experienced Social Media Strategists will discuss the steps necessary in creating a solid social media strategy for your business. You will walk away with actionable advice that you can implement immediately.

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Michigan is filled with undeniable creative talent!
We will showcase 10 local designers this Thursday May 12th at Dolce Moda in Royal Oak.

Fotoula Lambros Design
The newest independent venture from Fotoula is filled with fashion forward pieces that not only have a unique look, but the concept of each piece is to focus only on natural fibers, that uses the majority of fabric in each design to eliminate excess waste in garment production. Each piece is unique, and most of the pieces of the new Fall/Winter 2011/12 collection, has the ability to be worn many different ways. For example, the Convertible tank has an attached neckine piece that allows for up to 6 different looks...

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'Social Media & the Arts: Fashion, Music and Design' Panelists

Jerry Paffendorf – Founder of Detroit Needs RoboCop
Jerry Paffendorf is best known for leading the effort to bring a Robocop statue to Detroit's TechTown. He is also an artist, futurist, entrepreneur, and swell guy pouring love into LOVELAND micro real estate,Living in the Map: Detroit, theImagination Station, and related efforts to connect the internets, entertainment, maps, fundraising, and storytelling to the making of good, new, and often surprising things.
www.Detroit Needs Robocop.com

Matt Clayson – Director of Detroit Creative Corridor Center at College for Creative Studies...

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‘Social Media & the Arts: Fashion, Music and Design’

Royal Oak, MI – May 4, 2011 – Social Media is a Party! announces its upcoming business networking event for professionals in Southeastern Michigan.

We will begin with a panel discussion amongst Fashion, Music and Design professionals who successfully leverage social media for their businesses.
Panelists:
• Jerry Paffendorf - Detroit Needs RoboCop

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Thank you to my Social Media is a Party! Team
Steve Kays
Lisa Kupelian of LA Productions
Jake LaFleur
Mike Fonseca

Thank you for assisting during the event!
Adrienne Williams
Thomas Emmanuel Beals and Matt Messing of MBO.com
Erik Granning of www.SocialMichigan.com

Thanks again to our How To Launch a Successful Startup Panel participants!

Funders:
Jonathan Triest – Ludlow Ventures
Jack Miner – TechTown
Maria LaLonde - Bizdom U
Jake Cohen - Detroit Venture Partners

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'How To Launch a Successful Startup' Panelists:
Jonathan Triest – Managing Partner at Ludlow Ventures
Jack Miner – Entreprenuerial Capital Champion at TechTown
Jeff Epstein – Founder and CEO of Zferral.com
Thanh Tran – Co-Founder of MentalNoteOnline.com
Jordan Wolfe – Founder and CEO of Uwemp.com
Brandon Chesnutt – Social Media Director at Identity PR

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You've read the articles, Detroit is the fastest growing tech city in the country! We're well on our way to becoming a major technology hub and Social Media is a Party! is doing its part to usher in a period of prosperity.
On Wednesday March 23rd Social Media is a Party! will provide a firsthand experience of the innovation that's happening in our own backyard. We encourage anyone who has ever wanted to put their big tech idea into action to attend.

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How To Launch a Successful Startup

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Detroit, MI – March 3, 2011 – Social Media is a Party! announces its upcoming business networking event for professionals in Southeastern Michigan. The event will begin with a panel discussion amongst Startup Founders and Investors on 'How To Launch a Successful Startup.' The panel will be a comprehensive review of resources available to anyone interested in launching a Startup in Metro Detroit. .

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What a night! Thank you to everyone who attended Social Media is a Party! last night. A BIG thank you to my Social Media is a Party! Team for their commitment and hard work. Julea Ferrara Urban Kris Kitty Vomvolakis Steve Kays Thank you for pitching in and assisting during the event! Amanda Bate Erik Granning and Social Michigan Katie Hayes Hadi Kadri Norman Witte III Mike McClure John Brycz Thanks again to our Reaching Your Mobile Market Panel participants! David Murray - Director of Social Web Communications at re:group

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Reaching Your Mobile Market Panelists: Linda Daichendt - CEO of Strategic Growth Concepts and Co-Founder of Mobile Mondays www.StrategicGrowthConcepts.com Thomas Emmanuel Beals - President and Founder of Mobile Box Office www.MBO.com Greg Schwartz - CEO and Founder of Mobatech www.Mobatech.com Rukmal 'Rocky' Fernando - CEO and Founder of Breeze Design Studio www.Jalappeno.com Moderated by: David Murray - Director of Social Web Communications at re:group www.ReGroup.us

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Business Owners and professionals interested in learning how to integrate mobile marketing into their marketing efforts will benefit greatly by attending this event. We also encourage recent college graduates and professionals in transition to attend for job opportunities. . 6:30 - 7:15 - Mobile Marketing Panel 7:15 - 7:35 - Q & A
Why Mobile Marketing? • By 2012, an estimated 10 Trillion text messages will be sent and delivered globally • 250+ million Americans carry mobile phones—over 80% of the nation's population

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The following companies will be presenting their open positions at Social Media is a Party! this Thursday. . 7:40 - 8:15 - Hire ME! . Our Hire ME segment provides a shortcut to the front of the line for job applicants.  Local companies will present their jobs openings to the audience.  After the presentation attendees will be able to send a text, American Idol style to a designated group number in order to receive additional information about a given position and ultimately apply for the job.  Participants who are interested in speaking directly with a company representative at the event will have the opportunity to do so.

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Mobile Technology Panel – Reaching Your Mobile Market

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Detroit, MI – January 4, 2011 – Social Media is a Party! announces its upcoming business networking event for professionals in Southeastern Michigan.  The event will include a panel discussion on Mobile Marketing and equip attendees with simple but actionable business advice they can implement immediately.

The SocialMediaIsaParty.com Launch Party will be the official closing party of Michigan Entrepreneurship week! . “Michigan is participating in Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), a celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity.

. Michigan Entrepreneurship Week takes place November 15 – 21, 2010 Visit www.migew.com and search for event listings and details!

Join us for our kickoff party! Friday November 19th at Commune Lounge in Royal Oak. 8pm-midnight . We have lots of treats in store for you, including: • Complimentary cocktails from 8pm-10pm • Complimentary appetizers from 8pm-10pm • Hire Me! – Local companies that are hiring will be actively searching for candidates.  Bring your resume! • Tweet the DJ [...]