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May 19, 2014
in Blog, Brand Communications, Social PR News, Interesting Things, Events, Tell Your Story News
by Nicole Benzer

Seen and Heard at Digital Megaphone’s 6th Annual Social Media Masters Summit

#ICYMI #smms14 was a trending topic yesterday on Twitter. Not surprising when 150 social media masters conglomerate in one room, but it certainly speaks to the power of sharing engaging content.       I was able to attend the 6th Annual Social Media Masters Summit hosted by Digital Megaphone in Chicago on May 15. The event hosted some of the best and brightest talent in the social world, with CMOs and social directors from brands like @Clorox, @BuzzFeed, @Threadless, @United, @ConAgraFoods, @Arbys, and @VanityFair, to name a few.   If you want a marketing career that keeps you on your toes, social media is the route to go. The always-changing, never-static socialsphere is ripe with learning opportunities and challenges. It can be hard to keep up at times, but nothing beats the feeling that comes from seeing your social media campaign take flight.   Speaking of learning opportunities, here are my key takeaways from the summit.   1. “Content...

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January 6, 2014
in Blog, Social PR News, Interesting Things
by Nicole Benzer

“Click Farms” Become Global Business

For businesses just getting started on social media, looking to boost their profile, or heighten engagement levels, it can be tempting to purchase fake clicks, which can be purchased for as little as a half cent. While "click farms" have become lucrative in the social media industry, there is no upside for businesses who engage in this practice.   According to Twitter's Jim Prosser, "In the end, their accounts are suspended, they're out the money and they lose the followers."   Buying fraudulent clicks and follower accounts is a surefire way for businesses to lose all credibility in the social media world. Read on to learn how companies are cracking down on this trend.   "Celebrities, businesses and even the U.S. State Department have bought bogus Facebook likes, Twitter followers or YouTube viewers from offshore 'click farms,' where workers tap, tap, tap the thumbs up button, view videos or retweet comments to inflate social media numbers."   Read the...

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June 25, 2013
in Interesting Things, Events
by Nicole Benzer

Blackhawks Rally to Bring Stanley Cup Home

  [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="630"] Cover for the official Chicago Blackhawks 2013 Stanley Cup champs book. via NHL.[/caption]   We aren’t hockey fanatics, but the story of Lord Stanley, his Cup and how it made its way to Chicago last night is a great tale to tell. And it is just the beginning.   Chicagoans and Hawks fans alike (is there a difference?) flooded the city streets Monday night after the Blackhawks defeated the Bruins 3-2 in a last minute scoring frenzy. Even the fairest of fans have to admit the win was epic, with two goals scored within 17 seconds of each other. The game secured the franchise’s fifth title and second in the last four years.   [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="611"] Stanley Cup Champions! Via Bleacher Report.[/caption]     With the team back in Chicago late Monday night, Cup in hand, Hawk-mania continued well into the night, with fans creating man-made roadblocks in neighborhoods like Wrigleyville, Wicker Park...

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June 20, 2013
in Blog, Social PR News, Client News, Interesting Things, Events, Tell Your Story News
by Nicole Benzer

SVM Debuts New Brand Identity at #SHRM13

  What annual conference connects over 15,000 human resource professionals to 800 exhibitors under one roof? None other than the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) expo! Tell Your Story had the opportunity to witness the excitement firsthand this week at the SHRM 2013 Annual Conference & Expo at McCormick Place. This year’s turnout was reportedly the largest in the show’s history—even the show’s Twitter hashtag, #SHRM13, was a trending topic on the social media site.   With a guest speaker lineup including Hillary Rodham Clinton, Blake Mycoskie, and Mark Kelly and Gabby Giffords, hundreds of educational sessions, and a performance by Kelly Clarkson, there was undoubtedly enough to be excited about. However, the Tell Your Story team was most enthusiastic about the chance to work hand-in-hand with client SVM, a global leader in incentive and motivation solutions, in their booth.         Over the past few months, Tell Your Story developed and launched an integrated...

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June 18, 2013
in Social PR News, Interesting Things, Events, Tell Your Story News
by Nicole Benzer

NeoCon: The Ultimate Paradise for Architects & Designers

  If you’re an architect or designer, you’ve undoubtedly heard about and have likely attended NeoCon, the largest design exposition and conference for commercial interiors in North America. A show chock-full of inspiration and innovation, this is where creativity came to life for over 40,000 A&D professionals and over 700 exhibitors last week at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart.   As a NeoCon newbie, I was amazed to see how celebrated and highly regarded the show is throughout the A&D community—truly a creative’s paradise. Whether you’re drifting through Steelcase’s colossal permanent showroom on the 3rd floor, exploring the exhibitor booths on 7 and 8, or trying to navigate the elevators and food court during the lunch rush, you can’t escape the sense of excitement and urgency from tens of thousands of people trying to soak it all in.   Tell Your Story client, USG Corporation, was exhibiting their new Pixels Wall Mounted Panels so most of my...

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