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Highly regulated industries can no longer ignore social media as a part of their marketing strategy. However, creating public dialogue about finance, insurance and healthcare can require an obstacle course of adherence to regulations. So how do you leverage the benefits of social media while protecting corporate reputation and complying to strict social media policies? Bring your lunch with you and join us as Phil K. James, Director of Marketing, at Merit Resources will lead us through the…See More

Nick Westergaard, Chief Brand Strategist, at Brand Driven Digital will lead us through the process of setting up a social media strategy.Since 2005 Nick has blogged about marketing, posting fresh brand-driven insights each week. He has written for MarketingProfs, 12 Most, and The Gazette’s Business 380, where he is a monthly columnist. His thoughts on social media and marketing have been featured in news sources such as US News &…See More

Everyone says they’re frustrated with low response rates. Tweets, pins, updates, blog posts—no one’s clicking, but we’re really not sure why. Learn how to start getting results by intelligently measuring your social media efforts. Instructor: Justin WiseTo sign up, please contact Shari Tenney in the SJMC office at shari.tenney@drake.edu or 515-271-3194. We need an accurate count of how many people are coming so we have enough seating.See More

Join us March 13th at Jasper Winery for our March chapter meeting with Michael Libbie as our guest speaker! Michael will speak about the five things you can do to improve your business marketing in 24 hours. Drinks will be available for purchase. Don't miss out! Networking 5-530pm Michael Libbie 530-6pm Chapter meeting 6-630pm Michael Libbie is the owner of Insight…See More

Summer days driftin' away, to uh-oh those summer nights...PLEASE NOTE: Gusto has reserved space for us in the air conditioning. You're welcome to hang outside but we don't think you'll want to.Join us in the great outdoors (Iowa weather permitting). Network on some of Des Moines' various verandas as part of the Summer Patio Series. Get some fresh air and make some new friends! The July edition will be on the Gusto Pizza Co. patio. With their fine selection of brews and tasty pizza, you don't…See More

Summer breeze, makes me feel fine...Join us for a social in the great outdoors. Network on some of Des Moines' various veranda as part of the Summer Patio Series. Get some fresh air and make some new friends! The June edition will take place at Big City Burgers & Greens. Sample some of their fabulous fare and have some fun on their downtown patio.See More

Join us at Court Avenue Brewing Company (CABCO) for this "summer's" first #dmtweetup. Obviously summer officially doesn't start until June 21st, but who cares... (use the #dmtweetup tag when discussing on the twitter)See More

Out with the old--in the with newSure, we'll miss you guys, but this deserves a drink. The first SMCDSM board's yearly term is up and we're celebrating! Join in on the cheers (or the jeers) and grab a drink with the new SMCDSM board.  Might be your chance to suggest something new for their reign. Or just a reason to have a drink. I'll give you that.    See More

February Business Mixer and Tweetup!Business Owners & Professionals, please join us for appetizers, drink specials and door prizes. Great networking opportunity – bring business cards. Have fun & exchange business ideas, social media and marketing tips with peers. FEBRUARY'S BUSINESS MIXER LINEUP:APPETIZERS: Provided by Kelly Fagen with Tastefully Simple (Onion Onion sour cream dip!)FOURSQUARE: Check…See More

Join AMA Iowa and Social Media Club of Des Moines for some post holiday cheer (and beer)! A great opportunity to meet new faces and network with your peers. We will be collecting non-perishable items to be donated to Move the Food. Please bring 3 non-perishable food items or $5 to donate.Enjoy FREE pizza from Urban515 along with AWESOME gift card give aways! If you can't make the event,…See More