Upcoming Events

Come Visit Red Frog Events! Date & Time May 10, 2013, 5:30PM-8:00PM Location Red Frog Events, 320, W Ohio St, Chicago, IL

Details Have you ever heard of Red Frog Events? They host the Warrior Dash- the world's largest obstacle race series, where you run through mud and various challenges, having fun and getting physically fit at the same time. They also different events such as bar crawls, city adventures, and beer festivals. Oh did we mention they were rated #9 on Crain's best places to work 2012 list? Come with KMG to visit Red Frog's unique work environment that includes tree houses, a zip line, and a giant slide. Learn how they market themselves in this unique market and what it's like working for a company with such an interesting culture.

KMG Symposium 2013 Date & Time June 1, 2013, 8:00AM-4:00PM Location DePaul Center, Room 8005

Details The Modern Marketing Direction: Creating Today’s Customer Experience These days, customer satisfaction isn’t enough. Companies are looking to enrich the customer experience by stimulating and influencing behavior in unique ways. Using strategies such as social media, mobility, and changing value propositions, they are looking to foster an engaged relationship, driving awareness and allowing customers to react, purchase, and remain loyal to products, services, and brands. Come to this year’s KMG Symposium 2013 and hear inspiring stories on how many of today’s top companies are interacting with customers.

KMG MEMBERS ONLY EVENT: How to Work with Google as a Marketer Date & Time Tuesday, April 9th, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location Google Chicago Office, 20 West Kinzie St., Skydeck - Floor 17

Details As a follow up to last year's KMG event, Google has graciously invited KMG to return to their Chicago offices. This year, the event will be focused on how marketers work with Google. An overview of different marketing tools offered by Google including as G+, AdWords, and Google Analytics will be presented. This event is for KMG lifetime members only. Seating is limited, so sign up ASAP!

Blooming Ideas: Social Enterprise in Chicago and Beyond Date & Time Wednesday March 13, 6pm to 9pm Location DPC Room 8005

Details KMG is co-sponsoring the Social Enterprise Collaborative winter event! There'll be lost of networking with Chicago social entrepreneurs, free food (Naked Pizza) and drinks, and a presentation from Cibola, a Pilsen-based social and technology incubator accelerator and one of Chicago's finest social enterprises. For more information and to RSVP seach Google+ for "blooming ideas"

How To Find a Job in the US: International Student Panel Date & Time Fri, Feb 22, 2013, 6-8PM Location DPC 11 Floor DePaul Club

Details For International Students, the process of obtaining internships, sponsorships and gaining experience can be difficult if they do not know where to start. Speaking with those that have been there before and have been successful can be very helpful. That is why the Kellstadt Marketing Group has assembled a panel of DePaul alumni and a current student who will speak about their experience on obtaining marketing, predictive analytics, and project management positions. These panelists will also offer advice to help answer the burning questions that many international students are asking. Professor Zafar Iqbal will moderate. Price: Free for Members, Non-Members, and Visitors

KMG Career Development Event: How to Advance Your Career Date & Time Thursday, Jan 24, 2013, 6-8PM Location DPC 11013

Details Gain unique perspectives on the job market and how to position yourself as the candidate of choice. Topics will include: Personal Branding In-Demand Jobs Desired Skill Sets Use of Technology and Social Media Networking Setting SMART Goals Bring your resume as this will be an interactive workshop that's guaranteed to produce results! Presentation will be followed by a Q&A session and networking. Drinks and appetizers will be served.