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Join us for a unique PechaKucha Night Des Moines event.  In June we are partnering with Healthy for Life University to present a Health-Tech themed PKN.  We encourage everyone to ride their bikes on the Walnut Creek trail, either from Des Moines or the Western Suburbs, to the Windsor Heights Community Center in Colby Park.Admission is free so please join us!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

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

Whether you are a social media professional or just someone who wants to learn how Facebook can help your company, Social Media Club of Des Moines (SMCDSM) is here to help. Let us introduce ourselves to you at our kick-off party on Wednesday, September 12th. This fun event is your chance to hear about our mission and goals, meet our board members, and network with other social media enthusiasts. The casual event will take place at Des Moines' newest and (we think) coolest bar/restaurant, Exile…See More

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…See More

Come learn more about Google+ and how to make this new social medium more user friendly. Keith Kmett, Certified Usability Analyst, will be sharing recent user research and his user experience insights on the matter. Look to learn more about:Finding the right people to "Circle" or follow.How users scan Google+ streams vs. other social media.Two ways to alter your Google+ user experience.How "Sparks" can give you more topics to read and/or…See More

A bunch of us gather at Panera, sometimes we talk about blogs, sometimes we don't. If you've got an interest, desire or even an inkling to learn a bit more, stop by and say "hello." Good folks from diverse industries and interests. Join our LinkedIn group.See More

Ice Cream. Fudge. Candy. Chocolate. Smoothies. Need I say more?Here's the scoop: Fall is here. Join us for a good old-fashioned #dmtweetup &  enjoy a sweet treat from Over The Top in Pleasant Hill. We'll be in the party room so we'll have plenty of room for tweeting, eating and socializing!See More

Join SMCDSM and the American Marketing Association - Iowa Chapter  for happy hour on Wednesday, October 26 from 5:30-7pm.Mix and mingle with other Des Moines metro professionals and enjoy appetizers, drink specials and door prizes.See More