Hello Agent & Investor Friends, This day in age, it's nearly impossible to be successful in the world of real estate without utilizing (and dare I say, embracing) some level of technology and/or social media platform. In fact, most of us are already online and using some type of tech device on a daily basis. The question is - how effective are we, really? Ask yourself: do you have an online strategy? Are you taking advantages of technological resources available to either promote or streamline y …

Meet others from DC, MD, & VA interested in New Media, Web 2.0, Video 2.0, and Social Networks. Gather to discuss & learn: webcasting, internet video & video blogging, social media platform technology (Ning, Facebook, MySpace, openID, etc.), digital content, startups, funding & pitching, semantic web, new products & cool ideas & websites. We cover the following and more areas of web technology: * New media * Social web * Web 2.0 & 3.0 * Video 2.0 * Social apps/widgets * Microblogging & blogging …

DC Media Makers is the preeminent association of journalists, entertainers, advocates, documentarians and tech enthusiasts dedicated to video blogging and learning media literacy in general in Washington, DC. We trade web video production knowledge and teach newcomers how to make and distribute media online. We feature guest presenters, critiques, and collaborative projects. Whether you are an old pro (-we have members from CNN, NBC, and NPR), an established videoblogger, or someone who wants to …

Join for FREE expand your professional circle. You'll be invited to attend fabulous lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) professional networking events at trendy gay-friendly lounges in Washington, DC. The purpose of the group is to build a stronger base of professional contacts. Share ideas and job possibilities, tap expertise, or meet potential clients or business partners. Benefit by making new connections and ideas. This is for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and str …

If you are interested in learning or sharing anything about designing, developing and supporting a great web site, service, app or online social network community, this group will not just explore, but we will discuss and possibly build, together.  This includes Javascript, HTML5, Ruby on Rails, MongoDB, mobile web support, CakePHP, WordPress and other content management systems.  But it does not stop there. This group will identify and explore the use of technologies, content, media and social …

WordPress and Facebook Meetup Group of Northern Virginia was created to facilitate the use of WordPress as a Content Management System (CMS), Social Media & Website Design Platform. Let’s discuss YOUR interests with regard to WordPress & Facebook and how it can help you, your business or organization. Topics would include but not be limited to: Using WP for your Business, Search Engine Marketing with WP, Social Media and WP , Facebook and WP, Website Design with WP. Mission "We will share our …

A private, by invitation only group of social media and marketig gurus, apprentices and prodigys.

The purpose of this group is to learn how to apply tried and true marketing strategies to "now" media tactics, such as social media, mobile media and other new technology. This group is for business owners, marketing and PR directors or anyone interested in learning how to increase their market share through exciting new "what's next" technology. Each session will include a time to introduce yourself and your business and an instructional lesson on a different topic. Bring your business cards, y …

This group is dedicated to growing your business with using social media. You will learn how to efficiently use social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Pinterest to build your brand, and increase sales. Our goal is to providing informative and fun local, social and mobile online marketing workshops. At our Meet Ups you will learn: How to set up Your Twitter Profile for Best Results How to generate qualify leads from Twitter How to use Google Hangouts to use that g …

Welcome!  We look forward to meeting you!  Anything or anyone in the Real Estate industry, marketing, technology, or Business Owners/Innovators/Entrepreneurs.  This is for you!  For the past 5 years, we were all Richmond Women In Real Estate, however, when we got together and combined our passions with others...not only did our businesses grow, but we realized that marketing and technology ruled our industry.  It's taken over.  So, there is no more Richmond WIRE.  It's now Connect 804.  A group …

The Better Business Bureau has been a staunch advocate of business for 100 years! Until now it has remained a somewhat aloof organization. Times have definitely changed. Since networking and social media are nearly prerequisites to ensuring the health of modern successful businessses, the BBB is carving its place on the frontlines to have a more active and approachable role in the lives and businesses of a constantly expanding business market situated in Southeasten Virginia, Northeastern North …

A meetup for web designers, SEOs, social media marketers, and other web professionals to network and learn about the latest in our field(s).

The purpose of the group is to share knowledge and information about web marketing, social media marketing, getting found on Google and other important lessons from veterans who successfully practice the art and science of search engine marketing. If you are an SEO pro, social media guru or web designer then your expertise and insights would be very valuable to the group.  If you are a business owners, entrepreneur or are otherwise responsible for the online marketing of a website, please let u …

If you're paying for ad words, you're spending too much! If you're constantly clicking between social media platforms and updating individual local listings, you're wasting too much time! If you're not on social media, you're missing over half of your potential clients! If you're not sending your content through an online newswire, you're wasting potential exposure! Let's talk about ways to combine all your efforts on a small business budget!

A internet marketing group where people can share knowledge about internet marketing methods with each other - discuss successes and failures. So whether you are a newbie or an expert I hope you will find this group a great resource. Meet other marketers, advertisers, entrepreneurs, and web site owners who want to learn more about internet / interactive marketing, to network with others, and to find new business development opportunities. If you have a website and want to learn how to get mo …

Customers are evolving in the ways they provide feedback to your organization. Complaints, praise, suggestions, they can be found in the customer care channel, email, or anywhere on the web. Your role as a consumer and customer care professional is changing from a cost center to a insights support and profit driver for your business partners. This group is designed to bring together Consumer Affairs and Customer Care professionals who are interested in discussing and learning about the evolu …

Color of Tech is a Social Initiative made to bring people of color who are passionate about Web/App Development, Tech Entrepreneurship, Green Technologies, and Social Media. These events will allow attendees to swap stories and ideas, create new relationships, and forge great business partnerships in ever growing technology industry.

Our group is designed to educate business owners with methods to grow their business with proven marketing strategies and the tools of the internet. Some of the benefits of this group include: Creating a strong marketing plan. Various methods to drive traffic to your website, social media, video, email marketing etc..., How to evaluate and beat your competitors rankings on Google. Learn how to get more visibility, better credibility and trust with clients and prospects. Increased referrals, conv …

This group is for personal finance bloggers and other personal finance individuals & professionals (coupon/mom bloggers, CFPs, social media people etc) who want to keep the momentum going from the Financial Bloggers Conference 2011 (Fincon11). Even if you didn't go go Fincon11, you are still welcome in this group! We want to meet, collaborate and help each other as we prepare for Fincon12. Please join us!

Developers interested in joining IBM to learn about big data for social media and log analytics. Get jump started with Hadoop scripting and text analytics and address the full spectrum of Big Data business challenges.

Our group is dedicated to anyone interested and committed to being better marketeers. Our meetings are focused on learning the latest, innovative, most cost effective marketing techniques. Topics include social media, ie...facebook , SEO, Tv, Radio, Landing Pages, Web Site Development, Graphics....You name it...Anything related to Marketing.

Benevolent Media is an all-volunteer startup dedicated to celebrating storytelling and design for good. We do this in three ways: Solutions-based editorial content on our website; Monthly community events, hosted in partnership with cause-oriented groups; and, An annual festival, convening mediamakers and changemakers to share best practices, case studies and special projects. We focus on people, organizations and projects that compel audiences to care about a cause, take action on an issue, or …

Arts, Media & Professionals (AMP) Bible Talk is an informal Bible discussion group that seeks to apply the Bible to members' lives with a special focus on the arts community. The group meets weekly for approximately one hour for a powerful Bible lesson mixed with a lively discussion about topical and practical issues of our day. Refreshments are provided and locations vary.  Once per month, AMP Bible Talk will participate in the arts community by attending a play/concert/open mic/etc. or hosting …

Washington DC Journalists Social Meetup is a chance for journalists, PR and other media professionals to network, socialize and do fun activities in the DC Metro region that don't always necessarily have to do with the news and media. Our emphasis is on meeting professionals in our industry who want to broaden the range of their social and professional activities, and explore the DC area with people they can trust and feel comfortable with. Of course, we will try to also serve as a resource for …

The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires. Journalists call themselves "hacks," someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try and bridge the two worlds. This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter …

Meetup with local Podcasters and all those with an interest in Podcasting. The group focusses on the emerging world of professional podcasting. Our goal is to help establish standards for the Washington, DC area. Learn, network, and build the alliance. This group is for media professionals and those looking to establish industry contacts.

This is the group for all you online video enthusiasts. Our hangouts seek to engage video bloggers, online media producers, viral video mavens, video start-up entrepreneurs, and others in casual fun and meaningful exchanges of all things online video related. Come as you are and be prepared to chat it up about that awesome something you just watched online and the latest video trends.

The longest-running Digital Media Forum for Entrepreneurs, Investors and Executives in the NorthEast, has been helping stat0ups raise capital and executives stay ahead of innovation.