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Here's an article I wrote last week regarding human resources best practices for social media... It's along the same lines of my talk last week in front of the SMCDSM. Let me know what you think:http://info.meritresources.com/blog/bid/281183/HR-and-Social-Media-Best-Practices-for-Going-SocialSee More

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

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

Facebook has made huge changes in their Business Pages and I want to gather the local FB fans to hack around and see what we can do. The new Facebook Pages use standard HTML, CSS, and JavaScript like any other Web page so customizing them is a lot more like web development. If you haven't done any web development this might be like gibberish,  but everyone is welcome. I've spent some time and figured out the iFrame custom tab app and can share that process. If you want to walk away from this…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

The following is an excerpt from Mike Sansone on ConverStations...One of the core beliefs I have about Social Media is that it gives everyone the potential of an equal voice or platform.It's no longer necessary to have an agent or publisher or gallery to get a foothold (though if you're good, those will become necessary to continue climbing). One of the ways to get a foothold is by using Social Media to connect, collaborate, and communicate what's working and what's not online. We'll have free…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