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Iowans focus on Internet CivilityCharacter Counts In Iowa and the Des Moines Social Media Club are partnering to increase awareness about internet civility. The partnership will kick off with an event on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Jasper Winery at 5:30p.m. The event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend.The Reveal Your Character website will launch at the event. The…See More

Whiff-it...Whiff-it GOOD!The Social Media Club is teaming up with the YPC of Des Moines Spring Whiff-It Classic benefiting the Miracle League of Iowa.  Everyone is invited to either participate or tailgate during the tournament-no need to be a member of either cult club.  No need to be an all-star either~we use ghost runners.Full registration information can be found on…See More

Education isn't what it was 20 years ago. In fact, it's changing so quickly that it's not the same as it was even LAST year...educators are embracing 21st century learning skills and the need to be digital, global citizens - and a large part of that includes utilizing social media in education! And....as we say - if you get it, share it!Come join us for a unique discussion on social media in education on Monday September 13th at 5:30pm at Wildwood Lodge in Clive. Panelists include…See More

Do it Des Moines StyleWhat does that mean? What does that mean to you? What is your Des Moines Style?Whatever it is...Bring it.We're anxious to hear why you think Des Moines is stylin. Come mix with like-minded folk and maybe find a Des Moines Style you can connect with.Appetizers provided. Cash bar.Sponsored in part bySound strategy and compelling creative.www.TrilixGroup.com…See More

Do you have people asking, "Great - so where's the return on investment?"Christian Renaud, CEO of Palisade Systems has a few answers. Join us to hear one of the more dynamic business leaders in Central Iowa give us his insights on how social media marketing really does pay off, even in a B2B world. His tips certainly apply to B2C as well. Note: Mr. Renaud will speak at 7:00, preceded by a social hour.Think about it: his audience is in…See More

Everyone LOVES ice cream.Most everyone LOVES beer.Why not splash em together and Rock The Beer Float?Imagine sucking down Olde Main's Sudbuster Stout drizzled over a big ol' scoop of cream kicking it on AJ's on East Court's patio. Pure #awesomeness.AJ's is offering special pricing for Beer…See More

The Social Media Club has wrangled four local businesses for a panel discussion divulging the good, bad and ugly of social media and how it's positively affected their businesses.Reid Travis from Panchero'sPhil James from Cafe di Scala…See More