This group is a learning and networking Meetup for professionals who live or work in the West Suburbs. I'm launching the group to see where interest lies. Topics may include Social Media Marketing, Web 2.0, small business, corporate and brand marketing challenges, solutions and technologies. We'll mix up coffee/daytime meetings with after work times to see what works best.

The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires. Journalists call themselves "hacks," someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try and bridge the two worlds. This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter an …

The Word of Mouth Marketing Association is the official trade association dedicated to word of mouth and social media marketing. Founded in 2004, WOMMA is the leader in ethical word of mouth marketing practices through its education such as WOMMA Summit, professional development opportunities, and knowledge sharing with top industry marketers. WOMMA’s membership is made up of the most innovative companies committed to progressing the word of mouth marketing industry through advocacy, education, …

Chicago Adverlytics is for digital media and ad analytics professionals. It has a unique educational and networking purpose: provide a peer-oriented forum where digital marketing minded professionals can meet, learn and share from other Chicago-area and visiting analytics leaders. The group will offer members a chance to discuss the latest trends, tactics, and techniques related to the measurement of online media, ecommerce and Internet advertising. CHICAGO ADVERLYTICS HAS A ZERO-TOLERANCE POLIC …

Meetup with other local professionals who are interested in the Online News Association (ONA). Gather with writers, editors, photographers, producers, and all with an interest in the production of news for digital presentation. For more information about ONA or to become a member, check out http://www.journalists.org

The  Chicago Business Blogging Academy - is where small business owners, local business SEOs, internet marketers, Social Media players, entrepreneurs, start uppers, bloggers and writers gather...online and in person to learn and do things right. Ask your self these questions - How much would you pay for 1. A website evaluation from an SEO, traffic and business blogging expert? Read what people pay me for website evaluations. (The earlier you get in the higher the likelihood of getting an evaluat …

CIMA is Chicago's only interactive-centric professional organization dedicated to the enhancement and acceleration of business opportunities, professional development, and exponential networking for interactive marketing professionals in Chicago. CIMA offers its members the opportunity to network with fellow marketers, agencies and vendors while sharing best practices and learning about the latest industry developments. CIMA members enjoy discounted or exclusive attendance to all events, edu …

Chicago AMA is committed to providing local Marketing Professionals with additional opportunities to "Meetup" outside of our monthly programming and also in varying locations around the Chicago area. These Meetups can be tailored to best address your burning questions, issues, and hot topics relative to marketers today. This group is open to both members and non-members of the AMA. It is our hope, of course, that the experience encourages you to learn more about what the AMA has to offer for car …

Aggrego hack night - for all the times you wished you could have hacked on something in the Chicago Sun-Times building. Now you can. Aggrego aims to use data collection, data analytics, visualization technology to create the next generation of digital media. Come hack with us!

Girls in Tech (GIT) is a global organization with a mission of providing educational, networking and mentorship activities to increase the number of girls and women interested in technology, computer science, engineering, product marketing, design, digital media and entrepreneurship. With the talent in Milwaukee, we're launching a local GIT chapter focused on promoting opportunity awareness, education and empowerment of women both involved and interested in technology careers in southeastern Wis …

This is a group for all journalists interested in investigative reporting. You don't have to be a current member of Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) to attend!

This meetup is for anyone who cares about digital content--editors, content strategists, writers, content managers, translators, communicators, and information architects, to name a few.

Welcome to Chicago Stylish, Fashion, Glamour & Portraits Photography group! Please put your hands together to share & learn photography techniques,lighting,Posing etc and most importantly to build our portfolio keeping the cost as low as possible by making it all out door... We will try to have at least 1 to 2 shoots a month and we will try to make it fruitful for everyone... 3 Musts: 1. Photographers must upload the pictures without fail. 2. Models, Please attend the shoot ONLY if you are …

Workshop 88 is a hackerspace (also know as a makerspace) located in Chicago’s western suburbs. Focused on science, technology, mechanics, culture and the digital arts we offer a space were people with diverse backgrounds can socialize, collaborate and learn. Through shared resources, knowledge and ideas we strive to create a space that promotes community and learning. Workshop 88 is located in 481 N Main St. Rear Building Unit B, in downtown Glen Ellyn, IL. If you are interested in learning mor …

This group is going to contain educational opportunities about using all aspects of creating sales & marketing processes and tools including online technologies to grow our business.

Social change makers and web innovators have come together in cities across the nation to share ideas, network, and build community web resources and network. Now join us, so Chicago can grow more technology savvy social change organizations that benefit our local communities. Staff and volunteers of non-profits, web innovators, and any individuals pushing for change are encouraged to attend. We encourage anyone who is interested in the intersection of tech and social good - tech encompasses eve …

Networking and Idea Sharing for Chicago Women in Tech - Who should join: Women in Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization SEO, Pay Per Click PPC, Search Engine Marketing SEM, Web Development, Information Technology IT, Entrepreneurs, Social Media Specialists, Affiliate Marketing, Blogging or any other Tech Related Field. Guys are welcome to join and participate by the way, just remember the emphasis here is women claiming their voice in the tech community.

The Chicago Business Catalyst User Group has been formed by Chicago Digital to educate, support and inspire local area business owners, website developers, and students of web design. The group is meant to be an open discussion amongst members and a forum from which all parties can learn from each other. While this group will have a focus on building and promoting online businesses with the Adobe Business Catalyst Platform, we will also discuss best practices in design, development and online ma …

Chicago Film Institute is dedicated to educating, inspiring and championing the Chicago film and new media community. Through a variety of programs and an intensive, hybrid conservatory, CFI is committed to fostering the city’s culturally vital and economically valuable film industry. CFI’s programs will fill needs that traditional institutions are missing such as cost-effective instruction, real-world applications and accessible education to individuals from underrepresented communities. ​ Thro …

I started this group to share and collaborate my true passions with others interested in SEO, SEM, social, WordPress, Web Dev and everything in between. Over the past couple years I have been building WordPress websites and experimenting with how the technical aspects of web design and social influences search engine rankings, conversions and ultimately sales. Furthermore, it would be great to converse about new web products, software, ideas and how to "connect the dots" in this web 2.0 world. …

At Idea Lemon, we understand that there is potential in everything that life doles out. Be it lemons, limes, or lychees, with a little effort you can turn these singular items into something great & we aim to be the juicer that gets you there. Idea Lemon is more than just networking, it's KNOWLEDGEWORKING. Our goal is to not only bring people together, but to bring together their brainpower as well. Providing a forum to share perspectives and explore your passions in a powerful, thought-provokin …

The mission of the Bronzeville Institute of Technology (BIT) is to help individuals and small businesses connect with affordable technology and online resources that they can utilize to improve their lives in the areas of entrepreneurship, arts, health and wellness, education, personal finances, environmentalism, and civic participation. Our Meetups serve as a means to increase access to computers and telecommunications technology and related training. Program activities will provide technology …

Do you ever wonder about...? How this object connects to that? What lies beyond the obvious, not satisfied with what has been explained? Why tinkering today with Lego blocks, digital games, or a sketch pad and pen might help you create a new design or solution tomorrow? How you can break a code in this case, but not according to that.things on purpose - and then see if you can fix them? What is *behind* the content on this page, and how it got there, and what makes to speak to and through the a …