GreenBusiness Works™ EXPO 2010: Poised for Prosperity
GreenBusiness Works EXPO 2010, is Atlanta's premiere conference on the business of going green. As its name suggests, this year's expo, themed "Poised for Prosperity," will showcase how and why green businesses work. Read More
Living Green: Georgia's Eco-Future
Channel 2 takes an in-depth look at Georgia's environmental outlook. The hour-long program will focus on what Georgia has done to protect the environment and what we need to do to keep Georgia "living green". Read More
Farmer D to Present "Eat Your Yard" at the 2010 Fall Atlanta Home Show
For 3 days only, the Cobb Galleria Centre transforms into the season's largest marketplace for home improvement products and services. The Fall Atlanta Home Show is larger than any other fall home show in the area and features amazing values on projects big and small. Read More
Star Studded Event Honors R & B Legend Wilson Pickett
Wilson Pickett and his music influenced hundreds of musicians and entertainers for decades. His distinct sound and unmistakable legendary performances spanned four decades. Wilson Pickett's music comes to life once again at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel. Read More
Maury Kalnitz Will Speak at BBA Breakfast on September 16th
On Thursday, September 16, Maury Kalnitz (http://robinson.gsu.edu/execdoctorate/index.html) will speak at the Buckhead Business Association's weekly breakfast and networking meeting (www.buckheadbusiness.org). The event is held at the City Club of Buckhead and starts at 7:30 AM. Read More
Local domestic violence survivors speak out at PADV event
Georgia is ranked 15th in the nation for its rate of men killing women Read More
The Georgia Microenterprise Network (GMEN) Announces Recognition for Micro Enterprise Sustainable Leaders in Georgia
The GMEN Excellence in Sustainability Award recognizes micro enterprise companies that demonstrate increased awareness, business commitment, and innovation. The Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) is a private, not-for-profit organization established in 1997 to help make a difference in the economic development of Georgia. Read More
Early-Bird Registration Deadline Extended for Social Media Integration Conference
Early-bird registration for Social Media event extended until Sept. 24. Featuring nationally recognized speakers, the 2-day conference tackles social media integration into existing PR and marketing campaigns for business owners, professionals and non-profits. Read More
NPR CEO, Vivian Schiller, Discusses the Organization's Success Story at the Atlanta Press Club
Vivian Schiller, President and CEO of NPR, will be the featured speaker at the Atlanta Press Club's Newsmaker Luncheon on Thursday, October 21. This event is co-sponsored by Georgia Public Broadcasting and Public Broadcasting Atlanta. Read More
The Office of the Future- Today
Redefine your Office Experience. Today's workforce globalization and increasing awareness to the environmental and social responsibility, favors office work transformation. This seminar will focus on some of these opportunities. Read More
Using Measurement to Calculate the ROI of Your Communications - September Seminar 2010
Measuring the effectiveness of communication isn't enough anymore. Senior management is asking for more direct correlation of the money spent on communication with the business outcomes resulting from it - how it increases revenue or reduces expenses. This session will share many examples of how organizations have calculated the return on investment (ROI) for both internal and external communication. Read More
Nonprofit Boards: How They Work, How to Be a Good Member, and Where to Find the Right One
Join The Atlanta Women's Foundation for a session of Women on Board, a women's leadership development program focused on developing skills of current and potential board leaders. Read More
Love Your Body Program Addresses Body Image in Kids
Expert Dina Zeckhausen joins the Atlanta Daybook expert network with extensive experience in preventing and treating eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Read More
Consumer Advisor Clark Howard Is Back In Primetime
Channel 2's Consumer Advisor Clark Howard returns to primetime in one hour special to answer Georgians' questions in this tough economy. Read More
Media Advisory: Media Credentials Are Now Due For The 22nd Annual Bank Of America Atlanta Football Classic
The matchup between TSU and FAMU will take place at the GA Dome on September 25, 2010. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. Read More
2010 Gorilla Ball at Zoo Atlanta
Get ready for wholehearted laughs as the Atlanta Press Club presents one of our most fun(ny) fall events, The Gorilla Ball, on Saturday, October 2 at Zoo Atlanta. You'll eat, drink and be merry as we enjoy bloopers and special out-takes of our local media. Read More
iMarketing Institute | Finance Marketing Seminar | Tuesday September 21, 2010, | 8:30am - 12:00pm | Atlanta
Regulations are changing the way we do business. Join us for and learn how you can take advantage of the emerging opportunities.
Is Social Media Right for You? | Opportunities in Consumer Finance and Banking | Don't Waste Your Money on Marketing Read More
Cobb CVB family reunion workshop gives planners ideas for affordable family reunions
The Cobb County Family Reunion Workshop provides useful information to help people not only find vendors and venues, but also give planners ideas for new ways in making a reunion memorable. Read More
Atlanta Green Communicators Meet Tuesday, September 21
Atlanta Green Communicators meet September 21 at Baraonda Caffe Italiano, 4:30 p.m. Limit 50; RSVP to [email protected]. Topic is Building & Maintaining Online Communities. Read More
New Audience. New Tactics. Step Outside Your Comfort Zone.
Join BMA Atlanta and friends on Sept. 16 to learn from VeriFone's product launch using Facebook and other channels to drive awareness and leads. Hear how stepping out of your comfort zone with new tactics can lead to success. Read More
Emerging Media Schools of Thought - Chat with Emory's Dr. Konsynski
Chat with Benn Konsynski, PhD and expert in emerging technology, and Michael Tavani, founder of ScoutMob. Dr. Konzynski will illuminate trends and new schools of thought on integrating social, mobile and location based targeting to engage users. AMA Atlanta Marketing Tech SIG Luncheon. Read More
September 2010 Monthly Meeting:
Reput ationMeasurement: Aflac Takes You Under Its Wing to Bring Metrics to Life
Laura Kane, executive vice president of Aflac external communications, will talk about the steps the company is taking to measure reputation and how it impacts communications. Kane also will explain how building in metrics at the planning phase has helped guide success and evaluation of Aflac's programs. Read More
Insider Update: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know to be Strategic, Profitable and Green
Location: Cobb County Read More
Rock Solid Principles - Orientation Sept. 20, 2010 (6:30 pm - 8 pm)
Location: Cobb County Read More
Number of wireless phone numbers in use in the US: 292 million.
Number of wireless numbers for each man, woman the child: 1.
Number of US households that are wireless-only: 25%.
Number of minutes we collectively spend talking on a cell phone each year: 2.26 trillion.
Amount billed by US wireless carriers annually: $109 billion.
(NY Times)
Amount the average public university raised its tuition this fall: +$470.
Number of points greater than inflation that amount represents: +6.6%.
Increase in the price of college room and board over the last 10 years: +24%.
(US News)
Size of the typical new home in 2007: 2,300 square feet.
Size of the typical new home today: 2,100 square feet.
(Trulia)
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Recap: Social Media Atlanta 2010 (SMATL)
Fri, 12 Nov 2010
If you're anywhere near the interactive marketing or social media space in metro Atlanta, you probably heard about Social Media Atlanta. The mayor honored it. Q100's The Bert Show talked about it. Global brands sponsored and participated. Last week marked the inaugural celebration: a week-long series of events, networking, and parties dedicated to the phenomenon that connects us all: social media.
We were excited to be a part of a few of the week's events. Read on for a rundown of some of our favorites...
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