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SFAMA Career SIG | How to get your next job

Aquent 222 Kearny St #308, San Francisco, CA, United States

In this 60 minute SFAMA SIG, John will discuss: Standing Out When It Matters Most Evaluating your network Networking basics How to create a winning resume Job searching basics Getting the job Attendees should bring the following to the SIG: Notebook and pencil A fresh copy of your resume (that you don’t mind writing edits on) DATE & TIME Wednesday, November 5, 2009 6:30-7:30 PM LOCATION Aquent 222 Kearny Street, Suite 308, San Francisco, CA COST SFAMA Members: Free SVAMA Members: $5.00 Non-members: $15.00 ABOUT THE SPEAKER John Poore, Account Director, Aquent John has 16 years of experience as an independent and agency recruiter in the San Francisco Bay Area, Northern Nevada, and Pacific Northwest. He’s worked with angel funded start ups to Fortune 100 organizations to source, hire, and retain staff while creating and delivering dynamic, talent delivery systems.... read more →

SFAMA Toys for Tots Holiday Party

Eve Lounge 575 Howard and 2nd Streets, San Francisco, United States

SFAMA Toys for Tots Holiday Mixer Come join the San Francisco Marketing Association’s annual Toys for Tots Holiday Mixer at the Eve Lounge.Celebrate the Holidays with fellow marketers and our special guests, US Marine Corps.Bring an unwrapped gift to donate to the Toys for Tots drive.   Location:Eve Lounge575 Howard and 2nd StreetsSan Francisco, CA, 94105No host bar.U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots ProgramMISSION:The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.GOAL:The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.OBJECTIVES:The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation’s most valuable resources – our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and […]... read more →

The Future of Social Networks, an update with Charlene Li

Bars + Tone 1550 Bryant St Ste 1000, San Francisco, CA, United States

JOIN US AT THIS UPCOMING EVENT The Future Of Social Networks: An Update On Where We Are Today Social networks will be like air, your friends will be where ever you need and want them to be. How close is this to a reality? And what can marketers do to prepare for this new open, ubiquitous social networking? DATE AND TIME Tuesday, January 12, 2010 6:00 – 7:00 Registration and Networking 7:00 – 8:00 Program with Q&A REGISTER NOW! LOCATION  Bars + Tone  1550 Bryant St Ste 1000, San Francisco, CA 94103 EVENT SPONSOR   COST SFAMA Members – Early Registration Pricing through Jan. 4, 2010 $25 ($35 after Jan 4, 2010) Non-members – Early Registration Pricing through Jan. 4, 2010  $35 ($45 Jan. 4, 2010 ) Students – $20 Hors d’oeuvres will be provided. SPEAKER BIO Charlene Li is the founder of Altimeter Group, a strategy consulting firm that provides companies with a pragmatic approach to disruptive technologies.  Altimeter Group has four areas of focus: Leadership and Management, Customer Strategy, Enterprise Strategy, and Innovation and Practice.  She is also the co-author of the business bestseller, “Groundswell: Winning In A World Transformed By Social Technologies”, published by Harvard Business Press in May 2008. […]... read more →

SFAMA Super Bowl XLIV Ad Review

Bars + Tone 1550 Bryant St Ste 1000, San Francisco, CA, United States

Super Bowl XLIV Ad Review – Buzz or Bust in a down economy? Just announced! Early Bird Pricing Date Extended!  It has become an annual SFAMA tradition.  Each year, our crack panel of advertising and marketing experts explore what $2.5 million, 30-second spots made an impact on our national psyche.  We’ll look at the good, the bad and the ridiculously overpriced… and the alternatives. Does Pepsi pulling out of the Super Bowl after 23 years signal a game change? If so, how do you position yourself and your company to capitalize on what’s next? Wednesday, February 10th 6:00 – 7:00 Registration and Networking 7:00 – 8:00 Program with Q&A LOCATION Bars + Tone 1550 Bryant St Ste 1000, San Francisco, CA 94103 EVENT SPONSOR   COST SFAMA Members – Early Registration Pricing through Feb. 1, 2010 $25  — ($35 after Feb. 1, 2010) Non-members – Early Registration Pricing through Feb. 1, 2010 $35 — ($45 Feb. 1, 2010 ) SFAMA Student Members – $15 Students – $20 Partner Members: WIC, Aberdeen Group, CIO IT, SVAMA Early Registration Pricing through Feb. 1, 2010 $30 — ($40 Feb. 1, 2010 ) Hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Cash, no host bar. Our Moderator: Brad […]... read more →

SIG: Maximizing Your Brain and Energy

StageTwo Consulting 930 Montomery Street, Suite 301, San Francisco, CA, United States

Maximizing Your Brain and Energy Ever wonder how you can maximize your brain and energy? Join us and find out how. It’s an understatement to say that we’re in a time of intense information overload.  Email, Facebook, Twitter…plus the increasingly faster pace of business can send us into a tailspin.  From coaching clients on work/life balance, productivity and career goal setting, to name a few, there are consistent themes about what suffers.  And often it’s the “big stuff” like work relationships, big picture vision, connection and meaning in our work. In this interactive workshop you will learn to understand why prioritizing in our work roles is so important and also difficult.   Yet there are some simply ways that you can learn to “Maximize Your Brain and Energy at Work”.  You will leave this session understanding what’s critical to your success and create ideas that work specifically for you to create the space to make that success happen. Everyone should LOVE the work they do. KRAFT YOUR SUCCESS utilizes Heidi’s creative, pragmatic approach to achieving results. Her clients experience significant strides in their professional lives.  Some examples of what KRAFT YOUR SUCCESS has achieved for Heidi’s clients: Successfully transition from a […]... read more →

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SFAMA Spring Mixer

Eve Lounge 575 Howard and 2nd Streets, San Francisco, United States

Take some time out and join the San Francisco American Marketing Association for a beverage after work on March 31 at Eve Lounge from 6pm to 8:30-9pm. Network with colleagues, friends and nemeses from the bay area marketing community at SFAMA’s upcoming spring mixer! What: SFAMA Mixer Where: Eve Lounge575 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-3001http://www.eveloungesf.com When: Wednesday, 31 March 2010 Cost: $5.00 in advance; $10.00 at the doorNo host bar... read more →

SIG: Social Media Basics for Developing Brand Personality

StageTwo Consulting 930 Montomery Street, Suite 301, San Francisco, CA, United States

Rohit Bhargava said in his book Personality not included. Why Companies Lose Their Authenticity – And How Great Brands Get it Back, “Personality is the key element behind your brand and what it stands for, and the story that the products tell to your cusstomers. Every element of your buiness, from your interractions with your customers to the packaging of your products is an element of your brand personality, and these elements that inspire delight or indifference among your cusotmers . In sort, personality matter. Personality is the unique, authentic, and talkable soul of your brand that people can get passionate about.” So, what is brand personality and how do we use it in social media? Brand personality has been defined as applying human personality traits (seriousness, warmth, imagination, etc.) to a brand as a way to achieve differentiation.   If it’s so important for a brand to have a personality, then how do we get started? How do we ensure that we portray the brand appropriately? What social media outlets do we use and how? Social media is not the answer to every question, but social media is a great channel for infusing personality and storytelling. Your competition is already […]... read more →

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