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SUMMARY:2009 "It Won't Stay in Vegas" Blogger Party
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1068949/ ] That's right\, the "It Won't Stay in Vegas" blogger party is coming back to CES in 2009\, and it's going to be bigger and better than ever. 
      THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL GUEST LIST
      The party is invite-only\, which means if you're not on the official list come January 9th\, you're not getting in the door. To get on that list\, make sure you sign up at the official event site:
      http://itwontstayinvegas.com
      Hope to see you there!
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ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/162256/
LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/94417/":Atomic Testing Museum @ 755 E Flamingo Rd\, Las Vegas\, Nevada 89119
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NAME:Atomic Testing Museum
ADDRESS:755 E Flamingo Rd
CITY:Las Vegas
REGION;X-ABBREV=:Nevada
COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States
POSTALCODE:89119
URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/94417/
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DTSTART:20090113T180000
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SUMMARY:South Shore Ad Club-Social Media-how to best utilize them to grow our business
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1463932/ ] South Shore Ad Club:Linkedin & Twitter & Blogger...Oh Myspace!Are you overwhelmed by SocialMedia?
      You are not alone.  We're all trying to keep up with the latest trends in technology and how to best utilize them to grow our business.
      Learn more about the importance of social media where our informative panel will address:
      What is social networking?
      How social media is used in marketing
      Tips and tools for effective networkingHow to become more successful with proper audience alignment and content voicing
      How to get started simply and inexpensively
      Panelists: Tom & Reiko Beach of TRB Desing\, Inc.Michael Horton of Last Panda Creative Media
      Members: $20/non members: $25
      email info@mcelroyassoc.net or call: 781 383-0505 to RSVP
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ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/221258/
LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/403851/":Granite Links Golf Club @ 100 Quarry Hills Dr\, Quincy\, Massachusetts 02169
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NAME:Granite Links Golf Club
ADDRESS:100 Quarry Hills Dr
CITY:Quincy
REGION;X-ABBREV=:Massachusetts
COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States
POSTALCODE:02169
URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/403851/
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DTSTART:20090113T190000
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SUMMARY:Twitterville--Using Global Neighborhoods to thrive in tough times.
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1426764/ ] Shel Israel will discuss his new book\, Twitterville--Using Global Neighborhoods to thrive in tough times.
      He will be discussing his new book Twitterville\, which contains interviews and case studies from more than 50 businesses and organizations who are using Twitter to get closer with customers during the challenging economic times we all face. These include Dell Computer\, Comcast\, The Home Depot\, The American Red Cross\, NPR\, the Barack Obama campaign\, Jim Long\, NBC cameraman at the White House people in home offices and nonprofits. He will discuss why Twitter serves a growing number of companies to improve support\, sales\, news coverage\, disaster recovery information and conversations with customers.
      Shel Israel writes and speaks on social media. He is the co-author\, with Robert Scoble\, of Naked Conversations--how blogs are changing the way businesses talk with customers and is currently working on his second book\, Twitterville\, how business can thrive during tough times.
      Israel contributed to on social media topics to BusinessWeek\, Dow Jones and FastCompany. His GlobalNeighbourhoods.net\, blog is among the world's 50 most popular business blogs\, according to AdAge.
      Since July 2007\, Israel has interviewed more than 115 people in 35 countries on the impact of social media in their cultures and businesses for his Social Media Global Report. He has selected a diverse group of subjects ranging from Michael Dell\, founder of Dell Computers to Wael Abbas\, who posts hidden-camera videos n YouTube of Egyptian police brutality.
      He has spoken on social media related issues more than 50 times. Most recently\, he became the first American to keynote at CNBloggercon\, the largest blogging conference in China.
      Israel is a senior fellow to the Society for New Media Research (SNCR) an organization the researches all aspects of social media for business\, academia and government.
      As usual gourmet dinner\, wine and drinks will be provided!
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DTSTAMP:20081209T080012
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ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/184177/
LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/97983/":Samovar Conference Hall @ 1077 Independence Ave\, Mountain View\, California 94043
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NAME:Samovar Conference Hall
ADDRESS:1077 Independence Ave
CITY:Mountain View
REGION;X-ABBREV=:California
COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States
POSTALCODE:94043
URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/97983/
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DTSTART:20090115T110000
DURATION:PT0S
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SUMMARY:Global Strategies International Social Media Brunch
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1477003/ ] Global Strategies International is hosting a monthly networking event for social media enthusiasts. Come for the coffee and pastries\, stay for great conversation! 
      This month\, Bill Hunt will lead a discussion on the question\, "Does Search Still Matter?".
      GSI's President\, Bill Hunt\, is an internationally known speaker and author on the subject of SEO – and he recently released the second edition of his book\, Search Engine Marketing\, Inc: http://tinyurl.com/seminc2
      We'll also be joined by Julio Fernandez\, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist & former head of search for Oracle Software\; now he has joined the Global Strategies team as our chief social media strategist.
      Cheers!
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DTSTAMP:20090105T180937
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ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/468525/
LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/406931/":Jackson's Corner @ 845 N.W. Delaware Ave.\, Bend\, Oregon 97701
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NAME:Jackson's Corner
ADDRESS:845 N.W. Delaware Ave.
CITY:Bend
REGION;X-ABBREV=:Oregon
COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States
POSTALCODE:97701
URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/406931/
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DTSTART:20090115T140000
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SUMMARY:3 Hour Blogging Course
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1339783/ ] Explode Your Growth with a Blog Andy Wibbels\, author of Blogwild: A Guild for Small Business Blogging \, in a phone interview recently said that\, "Blogging could be your first step into building your business." Blogging is an effective way to market your business and also to build quality following of loyal fans. Attend our blog training and make the most of blogging. Regular Cost: $149.00 SAVE $348 with Bundle Pricing + Get 15 Hours of Training
      Limited to 20 Participants
       
      Learn more about Blogging Course
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DTSTAMP:20081112T153139
LAST-UPDATED:20081112T153139
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LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/47040/":Ceilis Irish Pub & restaurant @ 670 Smith St.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia
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NAME:Ceilis Irish Pub & restaurant
ADDRESS:670 Smith St.
CITY:Vancouver
REGION;X-ABBREV=:British Columbia
COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Canada
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URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/47040/
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DTSTART:20090122T093000
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SUMMARY:Going Social: Developing your Social Media Strategy (Workshop)
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1478001/ ] Going Social
      A one day course for business owners. 
      This course explores strategies for using Social Media to extend and enhance your web presence and build your online reputation.
      Social Media is being used by brands and organizations globally to engage in a more personal and authentic way with consumers. Some see it as a complimentary addition to a good SEO and SEM strategy\, whereas some see it as the only natural way to interact with consumers online. One thing's for sure\; if your web presence consists solely of your corporate website then you are missing out on a fabulous opportunity.  Successful Social Media strategies can help you radically extend your online reach and impact. They can help you to conduct low cost\, and up to the minute market research\, and they can help you build a community of passionate users. 
      This participatory course will cover:
      The Basics
      We'll look at the basics of Social Media\, its origins and ethos\, and define key principles in this new and emerging space.
      Platforms and Services 
      We'll cover Blogs\, to Social Networks\, to Microblogging\, to Media Sharing. We'll help you to understand why Facebook is so big\, and why it could be a big deal for your business.
      Participatory Media Etiquette
      We'll look at what works and what doesn't\; helping you to avoid pitfalls and build the confidence you need to go social.
      Case Studies
      We'll take a look at how other businesses are exploiting this opportunity.
      Quick Start Guide 
      You'll get a quick start guide with handy hints and tips and we'll explore strategies for the businesses that attend.
      Your tutor will be Social Media expert Katie Lips\, Director of Kisky Netmedia an award winning Social Media and Social Mobile consultancy. Katie has helped many businesses and organisations to become ‘more social’. “It’s not just about using new tools but about seeing the web differently and finding your new place within it.”
      http://www.kisky.co.uk
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DTSTAMP:20090106T060616
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ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/32602/
LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/75415/":Old Broadcasting House @ Leeds Met @ 148 Woodhouse Lane\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire LS2 9EN
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NAME:Old Broadcasting House @ Leeds Met
ADDRESS:148 Woodhouse Lane
CITY:Leeds
REGION;X-ABBREV=:West Yorkshire
COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United Kingdom
POSTALCODE:LS2 9EN
URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/75415/
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DTSTART:20090129T140000
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SUMMARY:3 Hour Social Media Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1339800/ ] Learn to Use the Social Media Tools that can grow your Business    * Have you been "Friended" on Facebook
          * Are you "making connections" on LinkedIn
          * Or are you "tweeting" on Twitter.
       Chances are if you are not Linked In your competition probably is! 
      Some might view social media marketing as a royal waste of time. Others view it as a gold mine and still others spend countless hours "twittering" away but what do they really accomplish.
          * Can social media marketing be profitable?
          * What are these social sites and how can I really use them?
          * I don't have time for all these sites... and can find better things to do than chat online!
      If you are not using social media in some way you are missing a large portion of your market and traffic to your website. Once person in our training recently discovered that he was getting 70\,000 visits per month to his site from StumbleUpon (a social bookmarking site). Younger audiences are into social media\, the communal "friendship" feel captures our attention. If you want to begin capturing the attention of a younger audience and foster friendships that will turn into business then this social media stuff is for you.
       Special Bonus for Our Social Media Training! 
       Register for our social media training and we will let you Bring a Friend for Free! 
      Cost: $200 + Plus a friend can come for free
       SAVE $348 with Bundle Pricing + Get 15 Hours of Training 
       What will you learn in the Training?    * What makes a site a Social Media Site
          * How to Pick and Choose which sites to get involved with
          * Guided Tour of the some of the Top Sites.
       What Social Media Sites will Guide You Through?    * Guided Tour of Facebook - Social Aspects + the Marketing Potential
          * Guided Tour of Twitter - What is it and How to Use it!
          * Guided Tour of LinkedIn - Is it the Facebook for professionals?
          * A look at some of the most popular Social Bookmarking Sites
       Who is the Facebook Training & Social Media Training for?    * The Committed - those using social media but ready to actually see a return on their time investment
          * The Curious -  Those who say\, "I've heard about "Facebook" but I'm not sure about it.
          * The Skeptical - "Twitter is really fun - but it seems like a total waste of time!"
          * The Clueless - "Facebook..Twitter...what are you talking about
      Grab a Friend - Register for the Training and start seeing streams of new traffic sources opened up to your website!
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DTSTAMP:20081112T155557
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LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/61488/":Ceili's Irish Pub & Restaurant @ 670 Smithe Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V6K 1N6
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NAME:Ceili's Irish Pub & Restaurant
ADDRESS:670 Smithe Street
CITY:Vancouver
REGION;X-ABBREV=:British Columbia
COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Canada
POSTALCODE:V6K 1N6
URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/61488/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090208
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SUMMARY:Web Directions North Denver
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1149666/ ] Web Directions North returns in 2009\, this year moving to Denver Colorado.
      Featuring
      • two days of intensive workshops
      • two days of inspiring\, educational\, practical conference sessions from world leading experts
      • two days of networking on the slopes of the world famous Breckenridge ski resort
      Web Directions will leave you
      • up to speed with best practice and the state of the art in web design\, development\, interaction design\, user testing\, and much more
      • inspired to put these latest techniques into practice
      • even better connected with your peers in the industry
      Wherever you work - in enterprise\, government\, education\, a design firm\, as a freelance - Web Directions delivers the real world expertise from real world experts you need to do your job even better.
      Stay tuned for speaker announcements in coming days ands weeks
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ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/46151/
LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/41253/":Grand Hyatt\, Denver @ none\, Colorado\, Colorado
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NAME:Grand Hyatt\, Denver
ADDRESS:none
CITY:Colorado
REGION;X-ABBREV=:Colorado
COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States
POSTALCODE:
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DTSTART:20090205T110000
DURATION:PT0S
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SUMMARY:Global Strategies International Social Media Brunch
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1480254/ ] Global Strategies International is hosting a monthly networking event for social media enthusiasts. Come for the coffee and pastries\, stay for great conversation!
      This month\, our topic is "using social media as a tool for social activism".
      Anca Foster\, founder of Human Rights Action Center\, will be joining the conversation via video conference.
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DTSTAMP:20090107T122201
LAST-UPDATED:20090107T122201
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ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/468525/
LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/406931/":Jackson's Corner @ 845 N.W. Delaware Ave.\, Bend\, Oregon 97701
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NAME:Jackson's Corner
ADDRESS:845 N.W. Delaware Ave.
CITY:Bend
REGION;X-ABBREV=:Oregon
COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States
POSTALCODE:97701
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090222
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SUMMARY:Northern Voice 2009
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1011849/ ] NOTE: ***No dates have been set for NV09***
      In fact\, we don't even have confirmed organizers yet.
      Consider this a placeholder. Feel free to leave comments on what might make you come / not come.
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DTSTAMP:20080815T014129
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ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/2204/
LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/17560/":UBC @ 5883 University Blvd.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia
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NAME:UBC
ADDRESS:5883 University Blvd.
CITY:Vancouver
REGION;X-ABBREV=:British Columbia
COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Canada
POSTALCODE:
URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/17560/
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DTSTART:20090226T190000
DURATION:PT0S
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SUMMARY:The Social Media People (SG) meetup #1
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1472696/ ] A chance for the social media people in Singapore to meet.
      No agenda\, unless the group grows huge. Hope to keep it small and cosy to generate better conversations among everyone present.
      It will most probably be a buffet dinner at a hotel. Price and location to be confirmed.
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DTSTAMP:20090102T234010
LAST-UPDATED:20090102T234010
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LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/42980/":Singapore @ Singapore\, Singapore\, Singapore
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NAME:Singapore
ADDRESS:Singapore
CITY:Singapore
REGION;X-ABBREV=:Singapore
COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Singapore
POSTALCODE:
URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/42980/
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DTSTART:20090305T110000
DURATION:PT0S
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SUMMARY:Global Strategies International Social Media Brunch
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1480288/ ] Global Strategies International is hosting a monthly networking event for social media enthusiasts. Come for the coffee and pastries\, stay for great conversation!
      This month\, our special guest is social media funnyman Brian Carter\, who will join the conversation via video conference.
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DTSTAMP:20090107T122901
LAST-UPDATED:20090107T122901
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ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/468525/
LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/406931/":Jackson's Corner @ 845 N.W. Delaware Ave.\, Bend\, Oregon 97701
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NAME:Jackson's Corner
ADDRESS:845 N.W. Delaware Ave.
CITY:Bend
REGION;X-ABBREV=:Oregon
COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States
POSTALCODE:97701
URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/406931/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090311
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SUMMARY:Social Networking World Forum
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1321433/ ] A two day conference dedicated to social networking & a Co-located conference on - mobile social networking. 
      With speakers from brands including:
      MySpace\, Bebo\, Google\, Yahoo\, Orange\, Friends Reunited\, General Motors\, Netlog\, Habbo Hotel\, MTV\, BA\, Linkedin\, WAYN and many more!  
      Joint exhibition combining social networking and mobile social networking formats 
      Take advantage of our pre-show online meeting planner for all delegates
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ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/319326/
LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/756/":Olympia Conference Centre @ Kensington\, London\, London
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NAME:Olympia Conference Centre
ADDRESS:Kensington
CITY:London
REGION;X-ABBREV=:London
COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United Kingdom
POSTALCODE:
URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/756/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090311
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SUMMARY:Social Networking World Forum - London
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1442621/ ] Social Networking World Forum
      Social Networking World Forum  http://www.socialnetworking-forum.com from 9th to 10th March 2009
      at Olympia\, London.
      Attendees will experience the following
      * Two day conference dedicated to social networking
      * Co-located conference on - mobile social networking – http://www.socialnetworking-forum.com/mobile-forum
      * Featuring key speakers from social networking publishers\, advertising agencies\, industry analysts\, software developers and equipment manufacturers\, pay-TV and network service providers\, mobile operators\, plus many more
      * Joint exhibition combining social networking and mobile social networking formats
      * Take advantage of our pre-show online meeting planner for all delegates 
      The Social Networking World Forum is the perfect event for professionals to learn and discuss the future development of social media. The two day conference and exhibition will provide a focused platform for the global social media industry.
      The conference aims to address core issues such as monetization\, future technologies/services\, engaging social groups with brands and how businesses can get the most out of social and business networks.
      Guest speakers include
      - Anthony Lukom Managing Director\, MySpace UK
      - Kate Burns\, Managing Director & Vice President\, Europe for Bebo & People Networks
      - Timo Soininen\, Chief Executive Officer\, Sulake Corporation\, Habbo Hotel
      - Gerrit Mueller\, Senior Director of Mobile Products\, Connected Life\, Yahoo! Europe
      - Patrick Walker\, Director of Video Partnership\, Google 
      - Natalie Johnson\, Manager Social Media Communications\, General Motors
      - Andy Baker\, MD\, Friends Reunited
      - Peter Cowley\, Managing Director of Digital Media\, Endemol UK
      - Chris Davies\, Digital Marketing Manager\, British Airways 
      - Lorenz Bogaert\, CEO\, Netlog
      - Emma Jenkins\, Head of Interactive Marketing\, Procter & Gamble UK
      - Mark Watts-Jones\, Head of Development and Innovation\, Orange UK
      - Michael Donnelly\, Director-Worldwide Interactive Marketing\, The Coca-Cola Company
      - Jeffrey Tinsley\, CEO\, Reunion.com
      - Frances Dovey\, Interactive & Emerging Media Manager\, Cadburys
      More information
      http://www.socialnetworking-forum.com/mobile-forum.html
      Registration URL
      http://www.socialnetworking-forum.com/register/online-registration.html
      Telephone: +44 (0) 117 321 8305
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DTSTAMP:20081216T084431
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LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/41515/":Olympia Exhibition Hall @ Earls Court\, London\, UK\, London W14
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NAME:Olympia Exhibition Hall
ADDRESS:Earls Court
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091024
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SUMMARY:Social Media in Business
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1061300/ ] Social media is influencing corporate communication\, reputation and marketing.
      Social Media is now in everyday public use as well as being an integral part of the marketing industry.
      The world of social media enables ALL your consumers\, employees and parties with a vested interest to communicate to thousands within seconds\, garner opinion and amplify the “noise” both positively and negatively.
      Are you positioned to deliver a strategy and measure its outcomes?
      Social Media In Business - will empower your company to understand the potency of Online conversations & more importantly when and how to engage with a meaningful response .
      Social Media in Business - aims to facilitate the key intelligence and insight that all major companies and brands need to understand if they are going to communicate effectively with their key stakeholders\, be they customers\, the media\, shareholders or their employees.
      Social Media in Business - has grown out of the highly successful Social Media Mafia unconference series and draws on that success in helping companies understand the power of online conversation and how to deliver a meaningful response.
      Social Media in Business - is the next step in that process. It will offer insights into how to protect and improve your brand’s reputation in the face of an increasingly demanding public.
      TO REGISTER AND PURCHASE TICKETS PLEASE VISIT THE EVENT WEBSITE:
      http://socialmediainbusiness.co.uk/
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LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/210843/":Crowne Plaza Hotel @ Fieldhouse Lane\, Marlow\, Buckinghamshire SL71GJ
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NAME:Crowne Plaza Hotel
ADDRESS:Fieldhouse Lane
CITY:Marlow
REGION;X-ABBREV=:Buckinghamshire
COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091111
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SUMMARY:NMHC Apartment Technology Conference
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1475240/ ] Conference and expo covering all aspects of technology for apartment communities.
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UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1475240/
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LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/399337/":JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa @ 5350 E. Marriott Drive\, Phoenix\, Arizona 85054
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NAME:JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
ADDRESS:5350 E. Marriott Drive
CITY:Phoenix
REGION;X-ABBREV=:Arizona
COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States
POSTALCODE:85054
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