Social Media is not just a fad, It is here to stay!   The group is designed to help small business owners who are unfamiliar with social media and how it can be utilized to increase sales, extend you brand and better communicate with your clients and customers. Most people when they think of Social Media think of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn adn YouTube, but it is also much more than that, It is utilizing the interactive features of what is called "Web 2.0 We will be sharing business ideas, m …

Social media is still a new field and there are no experts. If you think you are a social media guru, this group is not for you. The purpose of this group is: 1. To bring together like-minded social media aficionados in Silicon Valley to learn from each other (the good, the bad, the ugly) and network, online and at monthly dinners at Silicon Valley restaurants (you pay for your own food/drink) 2. To plan and execute periodic (at least quarterly) presentations/ panels on social media topics This …

This group is for those wanting to get involved in the local social media, SEO, marketing, and social networking community in the San Francisco bay area.   Our events consist of either speakers, break away sessions, trainings, panels, or networking parties. We reach out to leading companies and institutions for speakers, sponsorship, and the latest information emerging from the field of social media, search engine optimization, app discovery, and analytics.  

The purpose of this group is to have focussed discussions, presentations, tool reviews, and case study presentations around Social Media Analytics. Meet people in our industry and keep up with what we are all trying to keep up with in this quickly changing world. Learn new strategies around affecting positive change and meet others.

Come learn something, come share something! During the days I help companies with their online presence, with a special focus on social media. During my off-time I teach adults to ride motorcycles. How does that relate to this group? What I really enjoy is combining them, and for this meetup it is all about learning social media. I have been running seminars and workshops for a long time and this group is specifically for the fine folks of San Francisco.

The Internet is fundamentally changing how all kinds of businesses interact with their customers and how they use social media websites like Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In and many others to grow their business and increase revenue. Social Ponds will sponsor meetings, classes and workshops in the San Francisco Bay Area that will help you learn how to use these sites more effectively. Meetups will be held in San Francisco and in other locations through the Bay Area. If you own a business or work …

This is the official meetup group for Social Media Club everywhere

Meet others interested in all aspects of Web, Digital, Social Game and Social Media Analytics. Gather to discuss key trends and updates around advanced analytics,as it applies to marketing and tech offerings, upcoming web, search, BI, sentiment analysis, reporting and predictive analytics software (Web Trends, Google Analytics, Net Insight, Omniture, etc.) Open to anyone interested in learning more and sharing thoughts about digital analytics, SEM, SEO and social media as it relates to web desig …

With there being a lack of Social Media PR meetup groups out here I decided it would be a great time to start one. The purpose of this group is to bring people in the tech startup PR field together to meet and talk about strategy, methods and opportunities. You should join if you are 1. In PR 2. Want to be in PR 3. Are not in PR but want to meet PR people 4. In the tech startup industry 5. If you just want to join to see what we're up to.6. Want to be in the tech startup industry I will be pl …

Meet and network with Bay Area social media enthusiasts.

The Digital Media SIG (special interest group) meets 5 times per year to explore the emerging concepts and platforms that are constantly reshaping "digital media" as we know it. New platforms are mobile, new currencies are virtual, and the reality has been augmented. A generation has grown up digital, and the game is increasingly social. The Digital Media SIG is the place to find the talent and projects that will reshape the territory in ways we haven't yet thought of. Have your own ideas about …

This group will feature keynote speakers & panelists who are involved with Social Commerce, with persons from Facebook (Credits, Stores), Google (Checkout, In-App Purchases), Apple (App Store), Ebay, Etsy, Groupon, IFeelGoods, Payvment, Amazon, Visa, PayPal & Amex. What is social commerce? Social commerce is a subset of electronic commerce that involves using social media, online media that supports social interaction and user contributions, to assist in the online buying and selling of …

Are you a Networkr? Networkr [net-wurk-er] ; noun (1) An individual driven by the desire to network with others around common interests to re-create their social life, product, professional development, career path, lean startup, etc. -or-  (2)Someone with a passion for making their presence known. Networkr was built upon the idea of connecting people with both their own ideas as well as those of others.  We are a thriving community of innovators, creatives, professionals, startup enthusiast …

Stanford Web Consortium is all about Social Media - Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+ and Blogs. Bottom line - how do we make money with these Social Media? Is Facebook better than LinkedIn better than Twitter better than Google+ better than blogs for making money? This meetup is devoted to how to make money (legitimately) off of the Social Media platforms. Got ideas? Come share. Come learn. Our organizer, Bill Belew, is The Traffic Professor = his primary source of income is from blogging AN …

… This is for everyone who wants to: (1) develop a strategy for a web, tech, or digital media startup or retail business; (2) share ideas with other entrepreneurs; (3) meet potential partners or investors; (4) learn about the latest tech trends; (5) practice your pitch; (6) meet mentors; (7) show demos and get supportive feedback. We will meet twice a month and feature small group discussions with experts on topics relevant to startups like:   How to develop ecommerce strategies to …

Business people are using Social Media and Online Marketing to spread their message, to find new customers and keep in touch with current customers. Things are changing rapidly in Social Media, Online Marketing, and Mobile Marketing. Keeping up with the changes is a challenge. This new group is an opportunity to network, learn and share insights on how to keep up with all the changes.