Julie Pippert
It's all laid out, in writing, at http://theartfulflower.blogspot.com/

It seems obvious that advertising, social media, marketing and communications professionals need to work together to reach the objectives of an organization. But only a few campaigns that use both seem to work. Who doesn't know about the Old Spice Man, for instance? However, this strategy goes well beyond consumer facing companies to small...

One of the best ways to learn something is to do it. This month, the Social Media Breakfast is teaming up with Netsquared to help nine Houston-area nonprofits with their social media strategy for 2012. When you arrive we will assign you to a table and table leader, who will lead you through the POST process for social media strategy. We will work...

As tools proliferate to measure your “online influence,” more companies use them to decide who to work with, employers use them to select who to hire (and fire), and more decisions are made about individuals based on their “scores,” whether we like them or not, we need to find a way to work with these measurement tools to find influencers.
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Join us to learn how women have used blogging and social media to inspire public health change in their communities, from preventing asthma to fighting cancer and HIV/AIDS.

Folks from the American Cancer Society and some amazing, health-conscious bloggers will be on hand to share stories and information. Including Renee Ross, Karyn Brianne,...

On Friday, May 6th we will have a Kick off party for the Auction! It will be at 8:30 am in Krist Hall. It is designed to let those who might be interested in volunteering to attend! Please come if if you can, the meeting should not last more than 30 minutes.

Grab a Cheeseburger (and FRIES this year!) and get on the dance floor at the 5th annual CheeseburgHer Party!

Dear Clever Rock Stars, You know you’re awesome, we know you’re awesome. That’s why we decided it’s time we all got together to celebrate like rock stars. ROCK STARS! We’re talking rooftop party, poolside. We’re talking champagne, DJs, dancefloors. We’re talking THE party to see and be seen…by other bloggers, and by the brands...

The Future of In-kind Giving for Nonprofits and Companies

Tune in for a discussion on Facebook and live on Twitter (using #Good360, for those of you that prefer that platform) next Wednesday from 11-12ET. Join us to talk about the how nonprofits, companies and individuals together can make a greater impact with in-kind giving. Plus, chat more...

The HHonors 48-hour Bonus Event starts Tuesday 6/14/2011 at 12 PM ET until Thursday 6/16/2011 at 11:59 AM ET. You’ll earn 2,500 HHonors Bonus Points and save up to 40% on your trip. Simply book The Great Getaway during the event and stay by September 5th at any of our 3,700 hotels and 10 distinct brands to earn both the points and the savings....

EMILY’s List is proud to announce our first “EMILY’s List Live” Facebook chat. This Tuesday, join EMILY’s List President Stephanie Schriock and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in a live, streaming conversation about the importance of women in politics. As Speaker Boehner and the Republican House pursue a relentlessly anti-woman, anti-family...

We are coming to Houston again we are stopping in Katy. And we are bringing two 4-pack of tickets as well! Let our Animal Ambassadors to put a little wild into your week. Bring your kids if you have them, and be prepared to be a kid at heart. Plus, learn about some amazing animals. Come early and enjoy the awesome restaurants at LaCenterra, too...

Join PBS, NPR, Frontline, ITVS, P.O.V., StoryCorps and Blogads at the Parish for live music and a celebration of South by Southwest.

Music by: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (http://www.tromboneshorty.com/)

It's a Hoedown! We're back and better than ever with the 3rd Annual Girl + Guy Party at SXSW presented by Kirtsy + Alltop!

We've roped in some more girl power this year by way of Mighty Girl!

For our 3rd year, we're unhitching our wagon and heading north toward the Capitol at Scholz Bier Garten (San Jacinto @ 17th).

Join us...

On Sunday, March 13th from 5:30-8:30pm, take a trip with MapQuest during SXSW as we hold our 2nd annual BBQuest road trip to the Salt Lick Barbecue (http://www.saltlickbbq.com/). This year's event will be even bigger, and will offer FREE, all-you-can-eat BBQ and drinks. This year, we're also bringing a band: Shinobi Ninja...

Please only Plancast this if you are on the list and plan on going

The Mashable SXSWi House 2011 will break the mold of the traditional SXSWi events schedule. Working with SXSWi and our partner sponsors, we will create a two-day platform that will include private events, VIP networking hours and large open parties. From Sunday, March 13th to Monday, March 14th, Mashable will be hosting a combination of private...

The legendary Opening Party lives on in a top secret new location. Come see what new tricks frog design has up its sleeve at the biggest, baddest opening bash ever.

We had so much fun last year, we're doing it again...

Wiley Publishing and Austin's Cedar Door have paired up to host 3 hours of free food and drinks in appreciation of our authors and the fantastic group of readers that support them.

Find your way to the corner of Brazos and 2nd Street on Saturday evening and celebrate with us! We hope...

Can you really do good for the world and make a profit at the same time?

Come meet the entrepreneurs who have proven you can!

Learn about the whole spectrum of social entrepreneurship from leaders in the field: from for-profit to non-profit to hybrid models, and the training, fellowships, contests and investors you need to help you get your...

Come get some poolside food and drinks (including Veev cocktails) at the Klout #Krib for SxSW. The UserVoice Challenge Cab will be shuttling as many people to the event as possible for free – AND giving out nifty prizes. If you can’t get in the challenge cab, we’ll also have a limo for additional transport.

UPDATE: We're excited to...

It's the fourth year of the best breakfast to open your SXSW weekend, and as usual Magnolia's Cafe is the place to start your SXSW experience in the company of friends, both new and old, at "The SXSW Social Breakfast." Everyone is welcome, this is an open invitation to share breakfast at one of Austin's greatest Cafe's...

Let's start SXSW right with a yearly tradition - predrinks at the Driskill hotel bar.

Every year at SXSW we start off the weekend with a couple relaxing drinks in the historic Driskill hotel bar. If you've never been there's no time like the present to get in on this tradition. Stay as long as you want, there are no rules. Its just...

Catch up with the #140conf Community while you are at SXSW. Jeff Pulver is holding a Texas style cocktail party Friday, March 11, from 7-9pm. The lights will be up, the music low, the energy will be high, and you can enjoy interacting in a space just right for making connections and creating lasting relationships. You deside which state is bigger,...

The Driskill Hotel
604 BRAZOS ST.
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
PHONE: 512-474-5911

Hey friends! Come join us in the bar of the Driskill for a fun meet-up! Please feel free to invite fellow nonprofit friends. It's very casual! Can't wait to meet and see you!