“If you get it, share it.” A simple yet powerful phrase that has served as a key mission statement for Social Media Club since its launch in 2006.

With more than 350 chapters worldwide, Social Media Club has grown into an…

When tourists think of Kansas City, they typically think Royals, BBQ and jazz. Adding to that list this year is…social media?



As the 2012 MLB All-Star Game host city, Kansas City will be attracting visitors from all over the…

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the May 4th breakfast once again hosted by the very yummy Kansas City Cafe. Also a special thanks to the Grammy award rendition of "Happy Birthday"...it was an awesome start to the day!

We had the honor of learning more about the Children's Center for the Visually Impaired and the amazing work they do for our community. They are preparing to host their first ever Blind…

The mothership. No, we’re not getting beamed up. And no, George Clinton is not visiting our club — if he did,  that’d be 
funking awesome! I’m talking about the SMCKC mothership, Social Media Club.
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Want to come work with me? Think you have what it takes to join the ranks of the sheephaters? Well, I'm cheering for you. I'm taking on a more technical role within the agency, and we're looking for someone to fill my social media shoes.

Job description:

• Use social monitoring software to bring insights to account teams and clients.
• Actively participate in social media on behalf of clients and SHS.
• Create and maintain…

     Exploring the different aspects of social media, and not just using it as a personal communication tool, shows the multifaceted uses of different social media platforms. The Social Media in the Corporate World event with @Boulevard_Beer, @AMCTheatres, and @HRBlock discussed how social media can be used to reach new customers…and how to explain the importance of social media to coworkers who may not be as into…

Americans Are "Always On" and Use Mobile Phones / Tablets to Stay Connected

Last month, some very interesting results were released from a survey conducted regarding the use of smart phones and other mobile devices while watching television in America.

80 percent of respondents multitask on their iPhones, Android phones, iPads and other mobile tablet devices while watching favorite TV shows.  80 percent multitask occasionally.  70 percent multitask at least once a week. …

Best learning and lunch experience with Dustin Jacobsen at the helm!  His delivery and Powerpoint presentations were interesting and fun to look and listen to.  Learned more about social media than I ever knew.  Thanks Dustin.  Looking forward to the next #smckc gathering.

I've always been more of a search guy. It's true. I'm all about getting business owners on the first page of Google.  That's what I'm good at.  SEO, PPC, Link Building. That's the world I'm most comfortable in because that's a world where I can measure results and prove value. I've been slow to accept social media as a business tool but I'm finally seeing the light.

I recently attended a digital media conference in Phoenix, BOLO 2011, where I met some of the great social media leaders…

In life we encounter many “hype, hurt or help” suggestions that can ultimately confuse the heck out of us!  A short list of things that come to mind are exercise, diets, vitamins, the internet, facebook, antibiotics, family, technology in general and yes Social…

I attended the Social Media Masters event put on by Social Media Club last Friday, October 21, 2011 at Screenland Theater. The speakers were all very informative and I appreciated the high level of information aimed at professional social media practitioners and company…

Effective Strategies and Knowledge-Driven Decisions Increase ROI

The rapidly escalating tempo to keep up with ever-increasing business complexity is going to continue like the world has never seen before. In this ‘always on’ world of transparency, continual connectivity, information is constantly available, and enthusiastically shared amongst the staggering number of consumers who are engaged online. In the United States, tens of millions of consumers post online…

Have you ever wanted to be involved with education and have the opportunity to make a difference in somone's life? Would you like to help serve those who have served our Country in the Armed Forces? Here's your chance! 

Grantham University is looking for a Social Media Manager for its KCMO campus. Grantham University is an on-line campus. As an innovative organization, use social media to communicate internally, recruit talent, promote the accomplishments of our graduates.…

Have you ever wanted to teach a teacher? Would you like to give Human Resources professionals a good talking to? Here's your chance! Innovative districts are using social media to communicate internally, recruit talent, promote the accomplishments of their schools, and more. Netchemia, a Prairie Village-based software firm that…

Google Fiber recap

 For those that weren’t able to be there tonight, 50 SMCKC and SMCLK members attended the T-Bones event preceded by a presentation by local Google Fiber advocates Brent Miles, president of the Economic Development Council of Wyandotte County, Rick Usher, Assistant City Manager of Kansas City, MO, and Greg Kratofil of Polsinelli Shugart.

One message rang loudly through the speeches and Q&A.

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If you know anything about social media or technology consulting, you’ve heard of Jeremiah. For what you would normally pay to hear him deliver a keynote speech, you will spend the whole day with Jeremiah as he leads interactive workshops designed to help your company achieve success in the social media space.

This is the latest event from our friend Ben Smith,…

Hello, SMCKC!

Thank you again so much for letting us launch the social media side of our 8,000 Miles for 8,000 Kids campaign at February’s breakfast! We had a great time, learned a lot and hope you did, too!

We so appreciated your brainstorming about getting the word out. We’ve listed…

SMCKC Members,

As we prepare to say goodbye to 2010 and give a big hello to 2011, we thought it was a good time to…