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Mugshot Monday - "Improving Minneapolis" coffee mug with Morning Glory Cold Brew by Peace Coffee

Last Friday, I attended my first Social Media Breakfast in probably 10 years! It was excellent.

The talk was at the Improving Minneapolis building in Northeast where Tony Tellijohn of Aktion Interactive spoke about social media marketing.

Social Media Breakfast (SMBMSP) is a monthly event where like-minded folks across the Twin Cities get together to share and learn about social media.

As their name suggests, breakfast is provided before each event: there are bagels, cheesecake, coffee and bacon. Sooooo much delicious bacon.

I've been out of the social media marketing world for about 10 years, but recently my wife launched Ying Spring Acupuncture, her new clinic in South Minneapolis, so I'm helping her with marketing.

Of course, a ton has changed in social from 10 years ago! SMBMSP moderator Jen Roventine asked great questions and Tony had great insights on the subject.

I'll be attending more of these breakfasts in the future.

This event was was kind of a reunion of sorts for me--I got to reconnect with some awesome humans IRL, like Greg Swan, Missy Voronyak, and Lindsay Valenty to name a few. I also met a lot of new folks as well.

I've known SMBMSP Director Mykl Roventine for a loooooong time, and it was so great to catch up with him a little before the event.

He found some Improving coffee mugs for a reunion selfie! 📸 ☕️

SMBMSP has been at many venues over the years, but I LOVE this current space at Improving Minneapolis near Northeast Athletic Field Park. It's nice and big, yet cozy and has plenty of parking. It's perfect.

I already picked up tickets to SMBMSP's next event on May 17 featuring Greg Swan & Jenny Swan: "Putting Humans Back in Social Media". See you there?

Thanks for my new coffee mug, Improving Minneapolis! Love it. ☕️ ✌🏻

Btw, check out this Mugshot Monday from 10 years ago on April 14, 2014 of me and Mykl! So awesome: Social Media Breakfast – Minneapolis / Saint Paul” coffee mug with special guest SMBMSP Director Mykl Roventine

Mugshot Monday - “Social Media Breakfast -- Minneapolis / Saint Paul” coffee mug with special guest SMBMSP Director Mykl Roventine!

Mykl and I planned this Mugshot probably 16 months ago. I'm not sure how often SMBMSP happens on a Monday, but I told him that I'd do a Mugshot Monday at the next one -- if he delivered the coffee mug.

Today was the day! As SMBMSP Director, Mykl has also been delivering great discussions surrounding the social media industry since 2009. Today's event was no different -- Arik Hanson and Danny Olson had an awesome list of case studies for their presentation, "8 Golden Rules for Sure-Fire Success with Facebook Ads" (I will link to video when it is live). It was a very enjoyable talk and I highly recommend you watch it if you're in the biz.

Now this is a panel that is full of knowledge, wisdom and actually implementation\evaluation knowledge. Wish I could attend!

SMBMSP #54: Social Media Marketing

Friday, March 29, 2013 from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Twin Cities Public Television, St. Paul

Social media marketing is constantly evolving and staying on top of new developments can be challenging. Join us for a lively discussion with our expert panel as they tackle advertising, measurement, content marketing, trends and your questions. 

  Panel

Lisa Grimm  Director, PR and Emerging Media at space150 Lisa (@lulugrimm) has a strong background in integrated marketing communications with emphasis on public relations, branding social media ad digital marketing. She has diverse experience working across organizations to develop and implement purpose-driven strategic communications strategies that bridge the traditional and digital media divide. As director of PR and emerging media at space150, Lisa's time is devoted to building space150's PR and social media practice, developing and executing interactive marketing strategies for clients. 

Prior to joining space150, Lisa was senior manager of social strategy for Imagination, embedded at General Mills leading social presence, strategy development and brand/product integration for Betty Crocker, Live Better America and Tablespoon. Prior, she served as digital brand manager for Mall of America where she developed and implemented its first-ever social media strategy, overhauled the Mall of America blog, focused on digital innovation and the integration of earned, owned and paid media to drive sales and traffic.

  Jennifer Kane  Principal, Kane Consulting Jen (@JenKaneCo) is a communications strategist with more than 15 years of experience working with B2B and B2C companies. She is a two time IABC Bronze Quill award-winner for her strategic planning and specializes in integrating traditional marketing and communications approaches with digital tools and technologies.

Jennifer is part of the author community at Steamfeed and She Owns It and has been a frequent guest on the Next Stage Business Radio Network. She has guest blogged for BlogWorld and Mark Schaefer’s blog, {GROW} and been syndicated on BlogHer. Her expertise in social media has been featured in Minnesota Business, Twin Cities Business, WCCO, Metro Magazine, The Line, Finance and Commerce and Minnesota Meetings and Events. She was chosen as one of the Top 10 Twin Cities Social Media Titans in 2009.

  Arik Hanson  Principal, ACH Communications Arik (@arikhanson) is the principal of ACH Communications, a digital communications consultancy. With more than 16 years experience in marketing and communications, Arik has worked with companies big (Sleep Number, Allina Health, General Mills) and small (Metro Dentalcare, Feed My Starving Children, Aveus) and has led and founded many digital initiatives, including: Help a PR Pro Out (HAPPO) and the first-ever Minnesota Blogger Conference. Arik's also a regular contributor to the Ragan.com, PR Daily and MinnPost.

  Moderator Mykl Roventine  SMBMSP Director In addition to his work with SMBMSP, Mykl (@myklroventine) is an independant web designer, WordPress developer and social media strategist. He frequently speaks about social media, WordPress and typography. He co-founded and coordinates the actvities of Ignite Minneapolis and UnSummit, and runs as the local chapter of TechKaraoke Minneapolis. He has a special passion for the social web and its power to educate and inspire.

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