Monthly Archive for September, 2009

MarKyr Presents Social Media 101

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I will be presenting a webinar hosted by WITI (Women in Technology International) on the value of social media. Please join us as we discuss the fundamentals, plus case studies about who is getting it right and who is getting it wrong. We aim to make it as fun as possible so be sure to dial in!

Free registration with promo code: “markyr”

WHEN: Tuesday from 10-11 AM PST (1-2 PM EST), 9/29
COST: FREE with promo code “markyr” REGISTER NOW

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Social Media 101: Learn It, Love It, Use It Right*

Presenters: Marjorie Kase
WHEN: Tuesday from 10-11 AM PST (1-2 PM EST), 9/29
COST: FREE REGISTRATION WITH PROMO CODE “markyr”

You will learn:

  • A brief overview of the most popular and powerful social media sites
  • Why social media is valuable for business (yes, even Twitter)
  • How Facebook and Twitter can save you thousands of dollars on market research and customer service
  • The common mistakes big brands are making with social media and how to avoid them
  • How to convince your boss and your company they need a social media strategy

We will dispel myths about:

  • Privacy - Why it’s really possible to keep your private and professional life separate online
  • Time Management - How maintaining your professional social media presence can actually save you time in the long run
  • The Learning Curve - Why these tools are easier to learn than you think

*This webinar is designed for beginner to intermediate users. If you feel confident about the issues mentioned above, stay tuned. We will be offering programs for more advanced users in the future.


A Few SXSW Panels Definitely Worth Checking Out

picture-351 A Few SXSW Panels Definitely Worth Checking Out

MarKyr is proud to have two proposals in the mix at South by Southwest (SXSW) this year - Kyra’s for Music, Marjorie’s for Interactive. We’ve compiled a list of worthy panels hosted by some of the brightest women in tech. Please take a moment to visit, vote, and comment on them.

Alexandra Mokh
Impact of Women in Technology

Amanda Congdon
Meet the 21st Century Mom and Pop Shops
Not just the Host: Web Video Divas Dish!

Amy Seidenwurm
Digital Marketing for Non-Profits

Ariel Waldman
Open Collaboration Between Scientists, Communities and the Unknown

Aubrey Sabala
From URL to IRL: Taking Your Community to the Streets

Carla Borsoi
The Community is Dead, Long Live the Community

Casey McKinnon
Hyperlocal Focus: Growing A Vibrant Community Media Ecosystem

Glenda Bautista
Asians: The Silent Minority

Jennifer Tran
Using Social Media to Find a New Gig

Kyra Reed
A Social Media Case Study of L.A.’s Sunset Strip

Leah Culver
Web Framework Battle Royale

Lynne d Johnson
Bumpin’ Up: Has The Glass Ceiling Ever Smacked You In The Butt?

Margarita Quihuis
Bringing Media to Life with Codes and Watermarks

Marjorie Kase and Nina Hartley
Nina Hartley: Porn Star, Sex Educator, Social Networker

Melissa Gira Grant
Professionally Naked: What Women Gain From Exposing Ourselves Online

Nicole Jordan
Can Marketing & PR Co-Exist Without Competing?

Tara Hunt
Don’t Stop Believin: Why Karaoke WILL Change the World

Willo O’Brien (WilloToons)
Snappy Strategies for Selling Art & Craft Online: Part Deux
SXSW SARS