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Digital Mission to New York 2013: What's Happening, More Companies and Deadline Approaches

Back in December we announced the first set of companies that will be joining us for the Digital Mission to New York in February this year. 

We are very excited to not only let you know the next lucky group of companies coming along on the trip, but also to let you take a sneaky peak at the mission agenda

With an investor roundtable, masterclass in doing business in the USA, a traditional British pub quiz as well as all the keynotes, showcases and presentations that are being held as part of Social Media Week NYC the mission companies are not going to be short on events to go to and people to meet. You can take a look at the full agenda for the week here.

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Chinwag and SXSW Join Forces and Announce "Doing Business in the USA" Conference

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We're very excited to announce our latest event in the USA, working with our friends at the amazing SXSW Interactive festival, we're announcing a one-day masterclass, "Doing Business in the USA", designed for international digital firms expanding into the US taking place on Fri 8th March 2013 in Austin, Texas.

Backed by SXSW and building on Chinwag's experience within the Digital Mission series, helping UK firms expand internationally this official SXSW event provides the essential guide for Founders, CEOs and C-level executives planning to enter or expand their business in North America.

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SXSW & Chinwag Present: Doing Business in the USA

Come and join SXSW and Chinwag for the inaugural Doing Business in the USA Masterclass - the essential guide for Founders, CEOs and C-level executives planning to enter or expand their business in North America.

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Date: 8 March 2013
Location: Austin City Hall, US

Digital Mission to New York, Feb 2013 - First Group of Companies Announced

We recently announced the exciting news that the Digital Mission will be returning with its fourth expedition to New York next Spring, from 18th - 22nd February 2013. The trip is coinciding with Social Media Week New York in order to allow companies to explore the 150+ events, covering extensive topics along the vein of social media throughout the week.

We are very thrilled to announce that the first set of companies have been chosen for the mission and are all set to venture out to NYC in Feb. See below for information on the companies as well as their contact details in case you want to get in touch prior to the trip.

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Christmas Cheers 2012

Kathryn McMann Consultancy and Chinwag are happy to announce Christmas Cheers 2012 - the Christmas party for digital, communications and tech professionals. A night of digital networking with two free drinks, nibbles and Christmas cupcakes for everyone, with a paid bar plus magician.

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Date: 13 December 2012
Location: Campus London, UK

The Global K-Startup Competition Winners Get a Taste of London Startup Life

Last week Chinwag were lucky enough to be joined by Korea's top tech talent, the winners of the Google's Global K-Startup competition. The five lucky startups were treated to a week's tour of London's digital industry, including market briefings, pitch training, agency meetings, incubator tours and roundtables with industry experts. 

On Monday the group took a tour of the ever-expanding Tech City, organised by TCIO and Friday saw the group spend the day with some of the startups based at Campus London at TechHub, Seedcamp and Springboard. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday were left in the capable hands of Chinwag's team.

So take a look at what they got up to...

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It's Back! Digital Mission returns to New York for Social Media Week NYC, Feb 2013

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Digital Mission will be returning with its fourth expedition to New York next Spring, from 18th - 22nd February 2013 to take full advantage of the 150+ events taking place during Social Media Week New York.

Following on from 2010's successful Digital Mission to NYC trip, this Mission to New York will co-incide with Social Media Week New York. We'll be putting together a Mission Programme (see more below) but we'd also like to make Digital Mission as open and collaborative as possible, so we'll also be holding a Meetup on Thursday 22nd November where you'll be able to suggest anything you'd like to see included in the trip.

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Meet Korea’s Top Tech Startups: Google’s Global K-Startup Winners Hit London 5-9th Nov

South Korea: the most connected country on the planet. 100Mbps broadband is the norm (N.B. UK government, that is super-fast). The economy is growing at 6.1% and local industry giant Samsung has a combined turnover is larger than Apple, Google & Microsoft combined.

That infrastructure would make any startup’s mouth water. Just imagine the possibilities? Luckily, we don’t have to, Chinwag is delighted to welcome the winners of Google for Entrepreneur’s Global K-Startup program to London. The group are coming to London 5-9th Nov and we’re chuffed to be working with Google to show them the best of the city.

And there's two opportunities to meet, greet, network and find out more about the companies and the digital market in South Korea.

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#SMWLDN in Rewind: How Social Media Powered the Pop-Up

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The afternoon of Tuesday 25th at the Sport, Culture & Entertainment Hub saw Eventbrite's How Social Media Powered the Pop-Up. From boutiques to burger bars, cinemas to spas - pop-ups are delighting curious Londoners all over the city.

But how do these one-off ventures create lasting buzz? And what makes some pop-ups mythical, and others missable? Most work without the luxury of big brand marketing budgets.

This panel discussion brought in the experts behind the pop-ups, including Andrew Swain (Boxpark), Alice Hodge (Art of Dining), Max Bergius (Art Wednesday), Sam Michel (Chinwag) and Dan Young (Young & Foodish). Check out the livestream below and get in on the pop-up discussion.

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Chinwag Live: Webs of Influence - New Speakers from Unruly, Digitaria, Oban Multlingual & Science of Magic

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Meeting of the Minds by Krissy.Venosdale (@ktvee)

We're delighted to announce the line-up for what promises to be an insightful panel at this Wed's Chinwag Live: Webs of Influence event.

Sarah Wood - Co-Founder and COO/CMO at UnrulyDawn Smith - Vice President, Global Solutions at DigitariaRobert Tezska - Science of Magic, Brunel University, Mind FactoryJon Murphy - Account Director at Oban Multilingual

The panel spans the worlds of psychology, neuroscience and behavioural economics and there'll be plenty of time for audience Q&A, featuring Sarah Wood, Co-Founder of award-winning social video platform Unruly, Dawn Smith from Digitaria, the driving force behind KONY 2012's viral campaign, Jon Murphy from Oban Multilingual an expert in country-specific SEO and cultural insight and Rob Tezska, Cognitive Pyschologist and Science of Magic PhD student.

The debate is chaired by Nathalie Nahai, The Web Psychologist and author of Webs of Influence: The Psychology of Online Persuasion. Nathalie will kick off the session with a whistlestop tour of some of the highlights from her book.

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Chinwag Live: Webs of Influence: The Psychology of Online Persuasion

Join us at Chinwag Live on 10th Oct for the launch of Webs of Influence: The Psychology of Online Persuasion, the new book from award-winning web psychologist Nathalie Nahai, with panel discussion, networking drinks and a chance to buy a signed copy of the book.

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Date: 10 October 2012
Location: Unruly Media, UK

Ready, set, HIRED! CV Surgeries, Portfolio Reviews & Creative Workshops at #SMWLDN Careers Day

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Need a foot in the door into the digital and social media world? Eager to get yourself in front of leading brands and agencies? Feel you could do with some advice on improving your CV and Portfolio? Want an inside view into how recruiters view your job profile?

If you answered YES to one or more of the above questions, it sounds like you need to get yourself to Chinwag's Careers Day at Social Media Week London on Friday 28th Sept 2012!

Hundreds of graduates, job seekers and experienced workers looking for that next challenge will be flocking to the Careers Day to meet the likes of Nokia, Imagination, News International, Ve Interactive, Dow Jones, Milkround, PutItOut and more! So don't miss out - REGISTER NOW! Check out the Programme below.

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Chinwag's Careers Day at Social Media Week London 2012

Hundreds of graduates, jobs seekers and experienced workers looking for that next challenge will be flocking to the Careers Day to meet the likes of Nokia, Financial Times, Imagination, Tempero, News International and more, so don't miss out. REGISTER NOW - it's free!

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Date: 28 September 2012
Location: The Vinyl Factory Soho, UK

Climb the Job Ladder: Chinwag's Careers Day at #SMWLDN Programme Announced

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Are you a job seeker in the digital and social media sector? Eager to get yourself infront of leading brands and agencies? Feel you could do with some advice on improving your CV or Portfolio? Interested in getting an inside view into how recruiters percieve your job profile?

Sounds like you need to sign up for Chinwag's next Careers Day at Social Media Week London, supported by JobisJob UK on Friday 28th September!

Hundreds of graduates, jobs seekers and experienced workers looking for that next challenge will be flocking to the Careers Day to meet the likes of Nokia, Financial Times, Imagination, Tempero, News International and more, so don't miss out. REGISTER NOW - it's free! Check out the Programme below!

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Sleep in Style this SMW, book a Discounted room with our Official Hotel Partner, Sanderson London

Social Media Week London are very excited to announce that Sanderson, London are our official hotel partner for the week of SMWLDN.

As well as co-hosting the official Social Media Week closing party, that is taking place on Thursday 27th September, Sanderson are offering a special rate for Social Media Week attendees staying at the hotel, running from Sunday 23rd till Saturday 29th September.

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