SMCDSM News - May 1, 2012

Greetings SMCDSMers!

It's been a little while since we've checked in with you. There hasn't been much going on over at the ol'SMCDSM web site. But that's okay! Because today we have two - count 'em TWO - new events to let you know about this week! Check them out!

Friday, May 4

#CIBDM - Central Iowa Bloggers - 6:30- 9:00 AM
Panera Bread, 6740 University Avenue, West Des Moines 

It's that time again - first Friday of each month we kick off the morning at Panera and kick around any new ideas in your world of blogging and social media. Join us - and join our group on LinkedIn if you can make it this month.

Humanize Your Facebook Timeline User Experience - 11:30 am - 12:30 PM
Catchfire Media, 1312 Locust Street, Suit #202, Des Moines 

RSVP to attend - only 25 spots available!

Melissa Khodai-Burkheimer will present her latest research on the new Facebook Brand page format. Learn how to make create an effective user experience for your brand page on the network where Mom, Dad, teenage cousin and even Grandma are hanging out. Attendees can expect to learn:

• How to get users engaged and better yet, why we want them to engage.
• Why keeping current events and updates on Facebook timeline are critical to its success.
• Learn to assess the current design of your Facebook Timeline from a users perspective.
• How to drive your target audience to your Facebook Page in and outside of Facebook.
• Visual stimulation is more than just being pretty. Adding emotions such as humor, recognition to your Facebook Page visual design

Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP so event organizers can make sure enough food ordered has been ordered.

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So there you go! Two great networking on education opportunities for you to check out this Friday. Might as well call in sick to work to check these two out back-to-back, if you ask me!

Don't forget to check in with the SMCDSM web site and let us know about any upcoming events you might have. We'd be happy to share them with the network!

We hope everyone is doing well. Have a great week!

Tom Brazelton
Social Media Club Des Moines - Communication Director
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