Denver Social Media Marketing Group, One of the World’s Largest, Celebrates 5th Birthday

DENVER - Sept. 9, 2014 - PRLog -- Just a few months after the real-world advent of social media marketing, Denver marketing agency (http://www.webolutions.com/) Webolutions® founded a Denver social media marketing Meetup group.  On Friday, September 19, 2014, that group, Social Marketing for Business – Join the Conversation! (http://www.meetup.com/SocialMarketing/), celebrates its fifth birthday.

With nearly 1,400 online members, the group has grown to be the largest in the Rocky Mountain region and one of the largest in the entire world. On average, approximately 50 business owners and marketers attend the monthly events at the South Metro Denver Chamber. Many participate in ongoing online conversations on the group’s Facebook page, Google+ community and on Twitter using the group’s Hashtag, #SMGDenver. The group has also experimented with Google Hangouts.

Meetings are held 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM on the third Friday of each month with exceptions: There is no meeting in November and the holiday-themed December event which traditionally highlights member businesses with promotional giveaways, is held on the first Friday of that month. A typical agenda includes professional networking followed by moderated discussion on a predetermined topic. The group breaks out into “Speed Tips Groups” in which attendees share tactical knowledge about changes and opportunities in Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, YouTube and mobile apps.

Occasionally, the group entertains subject matter experts as guest speakers. In August, 2013, for example, the group hosted a question and answer session with Darren Kanthal, Program Manager of Talent Acquisition at Charles Schwab for its discussion on social media’s role in winning the war for talent and how successful hiring managers are using social media as a qualifier and disqualifier.

The overarching goal of the group is to help its members realize measureable return on investment (ROI) from social media marketing. The topic for September is Social Media’s Role in Increasing Customer Satisfaction. (http://www.meetup.com/SocialMarketing/events/192578262/) That week, Webolutions plans to unveil graphic design (http://www.webolutions.com/services/marketing-brand-strat...) brand elements it has created for the group.

Social Marketing for Business – Join the Conversation!, is sponsored by Denver marketing agency Webolutions, the South Metro Denver Chamber and Conversation Starters Public Relations. Breakfast is provided at no cost to attendees by My Favorite Muffin, Peet’s Coffee SouthGlenn and the group’s newest sponsor, Whole Foods SouthGlenn. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost to attend.

“Five years ago, we set out to create a group that functioned like a social network,” said group founder and Webolutions CEO John Vachalek. “We continue to strive to provide value to attendees, expand our reach and engage our community. We hope our sixth year bring new faces and perspectives to our ongoing conversation.”

What:Social Marketing for Business – Join the Conversation!,- Denver’s premier social media marketing group

When:7:30 AM – 9:00 AM, Third Friday of each month, with exceptions in the holiday season

Where:South Metro Denver Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial, CO, 80122

Cost: None

Who Should Attend:  Executives and Business Owners interested in improving their social media marketing acumen and Return On Investment (ROI) from social media marketing

For information about the group, please contact Webolutions Director of New Media Strategies Mike Hanbery at (303) 300-2640 Mhanbery@Webolutions.com.

About Webolutions

Founded in 1994, Webolutions specializes in integrating all areas of marketing to help forward thinking organizations and businesses create a strong web of connectivity and engagement with their teams, current clients, communities and potential prospects. Some key areas include: Strategic Brand Positioning, Internal Cultural Engagement, Strategic Community Relationships, Graphic Design, Websites, Ads, Copyrighting, Client Engagement Strategies, Key Performance Measurement Systems. Media contact: Mike Hanbery (303) 300-2640, MHanbery@Webolutions.com.