For my Chicago peeps. Last year I did a workshop on Word of Mouth Marketing at the Creative Chicago Expo.  0160; The entire expo is free, so if you are in Chicago you should come out.  0160; It was fun.  0160; People got something from it.  0160; So I was asked back. 0160; Click here to learn more.

The 8th Cause Marketing Forum Conference  is coming to the Westin Chicago River North on June 2 & 3. CMF10 will have some great pre & post event workshops. But there are other proven workshops you should definitely check out. New York to Chicago is $250 roundtrip and from Los Angeles it’s just $375.

I'm putting together a small marketing workshop in Chicago.  The focus of the workshop is going to be on integrating your marketing strategy with all of the technology (email, web, social media) that is out there. 0160; Please spread the word about the workshop.  The cost will be $75. 

One more reminder to my Chicago peeps, my advanced social media workshop is tomorrow.  0160; Details are here

I'll be at the Creative Chicago Expo this weekend doing a presentation on "Arts Marketing for the Cash Strapped."  This will be the workshop for you.  quot;  So if you both: a.  0160; Need to market your art well and. 0160; Are low on cash. 0160; It's at 11:30. 

Two upcoming events: Thursday, June 11, 3pm :  Community Media Workshop , Chicago - I'll be on the panel, Social Media, The News and Us.  0160; It's part of three days of fantastic workshop done by CMW.  0160; The event is FREE, but space is limited. RSVP to ben@chicagoplays.com.

0160; The link to the interview is here. -   Also, for my Chicago peeps, I am partnering with the Chicago Media Workshop for another presentation.  0160; The event is listed under the workshop section.  workshop please try to make this one. 0160; I'm working on correcting that this year. 

On Wednesday, Thom Clark, co-founder and president of  Community Media Workshop , will present “ How to Be an Effective Spokesperson for Your Nonprofit &# during our weekly webinar series. Are you trying to recruit more volunteers or board members? Trying to keep loyal donors or attract new ones in a soft economy?

0160; I've got 11 spots left for the marketing and technology workshop in Jan.  0160; If you want in then check out the details. -  If you are representing an arts organization then consider bringing a second person to the workshop.  Social media is not really a creative tool.  0160; The Jan.

Just a reminder that on Monday, June 22 @  5:30 I'll be doing a free workshop at the League of Chicago Theatres (228 S. Today's question to ponder: Why would a great person want to work for you? Seriously, think about it. Imagine I just conjured up a brilliant fundraiser.  0160; She's smart.  Wabash).