#SMCPDX March 21 “Return On Attention” with Rick Bakas (limited to 50)

Posted: March 6th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Announcement, SMC Events | 1 Comment »
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Spring 2011 is here, Portland and what better way to kick off Social Media Club PDX in 2011 than by bringing in the very first winery Social Media Director, Rick Bakas (@RickBakas) from the San Francisco Bay Area.

Join us at Hall of Records, March 21st, as Rick presents “Return On Attention”. Rick’s topic focuses on these questions:

What IS the ROI of anything, especially new media? What’s the ROI of a 2 over 2 direct mail piece? What’s the ROI of in-store POS? How about a magazine ad—what’s the return on running an ad?

The ROI question has got to be the number one question asked. “If I’m going to adopt new media, what is the return on investment?”

We’ve got a fun-filled night planned, including Cuts From The Crates (stay afterwards and spin any vinyl record in the bins at Hall of Records), schwag, half-price sandwiches and happy hour prices. This event is free, with a cap of 50 attendees. Register Here!

5 PM – Come early for networking!

6 PM – Rick Bakas “Return On Attention”

7 PM – Cuts From The Crates – spin tracks from any vinyl in the bins in the DJ booth

11 PM – Venue closes for the day

Author, Certified Sommelier and Brand Strategist, Rick Bakas is globally recognized as a thought leader in the world of wine and social media.  As the first Director of Social Media in the wine industry, he influenced new ideas and new concepts that connect wineries to new consumers through tweetup tours and global online wine tastings.  Rick specializes in translating personal and corporate brands to new media.  He is an adviser at Bakas Media, a new media branding agency in San Francisco.

We’re extremely excited that Rick is able to join us before heading overseas on a speaking tour. This event is limited to the first 50 who register, due to venue space limitations.

Hall of Records is a boutique vinyl shop, cafe & bar specializing in soul, funk, jazz, latin, hip hop, deep funk and rare groove records. It is a social environment to listen, share and discover new music, with listening stations, open turntables and beer & wine.

Katie and Justin, proprietors of Hall of Records, have actively used social media to build a unique business, establishing the business years prior to a physical storefront. We’ve asked them to share a few minutes with us, describing their successful strategy.

Register Here at EventBrite!

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2011 SoMe Awards Nominations Open

Posted: February 24th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Announcement, SMC Events | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »
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It’s that time again – the SoMe Awards are back!

The SoMe Awards recognize the best social media campaigns of the past year. Did you manage and run an outstanding social media campaign? Do you want to recognize someone else’s campaign? Here is where to do it.

Held in conjunction with Innotech’s eMarketing Summit in Portland, Oregon, the SoMe Awards for 2011 are open to any social media campaign in the USA, launched during 2010.

Nominations can be submitted until April 1st and the winners announced during a reception at the Fez Ballroom in Portland OR April 21st. Registration to attend the SoMe Awards is open now – register here.

This year’s categories are:

Best Brand Awareness Engagement (over $25k) – The Sugar Daddy Award

Best Brand Awareness/User Engagement (under $25k) – The People Like Me Award

Best Brand Awareness/User Engagement (under $500) – The Scrappy & Engaged Award

Best ROI (over $25k) – The Rich Get Richer Award

Best ROI (under$25k) – The Keep Your Job Award

Best ROI (under $500) – The Soon-to-Be Wealthy Award

Best Social Media App – The Next Big Thing Award

Best Agency – The House Party Award

People’s Choice Award

Best in Show Award

Last year’s SoMe Awards, held at the MAC Club, saw over 300 people turn out. For a recap of the 2010 Winners, check out the SoMe Awards website.

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