Studio light equipment provided, a beautiful Model, and a chance to learn and improve your skills along with adding exciting pictures to your portfolio. What more could you ask for? All you have to do is bring your DSLR or SLR camera after you RSVP! • Learn how to work lights (flash strobe equipment) • Choosing different backdrops or props in a collaborative way • Taking self portraits • Acquiring Models of all types to improve on Portfolios • Choosing wardrobes for Models • Networkin …

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.

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.

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 …

ChiPMA, The Chicago Area Product Management Association, is all about helping Product managers and related fields to get better at designing, building and launching digital products and services. Modeled after the Silicon Valley Product Managers Association (SVPMA, www.svpma.org), ChiPMA's meetings expose members to current trends in innovation, product strategy, product marketing, development approaches and the latest tools and technologies. Whom it's for: Software and Digital Product managers …

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.

- Chicago Copywriters Connect - Whether you're a freelance copywriter or part of a creative agency, the Chicago Online Copywriting and Content Marketing Meetup is open to professionals - at all levels - who wish to network to enhance their overall copywriting writing skills and share with others. Some topics we have discussed include: Copywriting Case Studies Working as a freelance copywriter Print copywriting Time Management Writing Copy for video and other digital mediums This group was cre …

The Chicago UX Book Club is part of the international UX Book Club network. Join us for monthly book discussions and the opportunity to interact with students and professionals looking to share their passion and knowledge of UX, IA, UI, IxD, etc. Each month, we will choose a book or article to read and discuss. You don't have to read the book to attend -- just come with an open mind and an interest in the subject. We are also open to discussion suggestions and presentations by members related to …

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work you just can't seem to get ahead financially? Have you ever felt unappreciated or underpaid by your boss or organization you work for? Have you ever felt powerless with your financial future like it seems so hard to make & save alot of money & often when you do it seems to disappear as fast as it came? Have you ever dreamed of having a better life, a life where you work because you choose to NOT because you have to? A life where you make a 6 or …

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big, and,  in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo,  eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with just …

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 …

We are a meet-up group aiming to provide a forum that combines all the people involved in the fast pace world of digital advertising. The groups' goal is provide discussions and topics where individuals involved on either side of the equation, Technology or Creative, can come together to learn more or contribute to the next wave of advertising. **Please no 3rd Party Recruiters**

Web Connect Chicago is a group of self-starters, entrepreneurs, hobbyists, business owners, bloggers and creatives who are interested in learning more about building a better website. Whether you’re new to the Web, or have already started your online presence, this group is here to offer advice, tips and tricks for optimizing your website. Our Web instructors are experienced in helping people of all skill levels build awesome websites, and they want to do the same for you! We know what makes a w …

Have a book that's ready to publish? Want to learn more about how self-publishing works? Have you discovered great tactics for marketing your books, and want to share with other authors who have done the same? Then this group is for you! We do NOT focus on the writing process; rather, the purpose of this group is to connect with other authors who have finished their books and are now hard at work with the self-publishing process.

This is a group for anyone interested in learning and/or exchanging ideas directed to integrating technology into works of Art. All skills levels are welcome. The group was started in order to meet people interested in exploring issues common to integrating technology into works of Art. Looking forward to exploring strategies and best practices with anyone interested.

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, …