Social Media Mastermind Orange County (SMMOC) was founded by Bob Watson in May 2009. SMMOC is a facilitated discussion group providing a safe* environment to share and learn social media, technology and the Internet. Come ready to listen and participate! We meet most Saturday mornings from 9-11. From our beginnings when we met at Peets coffee in San Clemente we have grown to a solid base of over 400 members worldwide and our meetings are now primarily held at the SMMOC Lab/Klingaman Creative …

Meet with a wide variety of new media artists, videographers, digital filmakers, editors, graphics designers, writers, web designers, and theorists. Gather and discuss the information revolution! This group co-meets with the Orange County/LA Media Communications Association. Local website: www.mcai-oc.org National website: www.mca-i.org

SoCal/ OC Media, Technology and Online Search Marketing Group has been formed to bring together individuals who want to market, network and find strategic partnerships to thrive in the current business environment.

This group is for anyone interested in Social Media Marketing. Whether you are a small business owner looking to see if social media can help your business (it can!), a social media newb that just can't understand what the fuss is all about, or a social media expert that wants to network and brainstorm social media strategies with others like yourself...everyone is welcome! Let's have monthly LA-based get-togethers where we live and breathe Social Media!

We are small business owners, entrepreneurs, founders, professionals and service providers who want to share, connect, network and learn how to grow our business through social media marketing! Attend our monthly workshop mixers wherein we will share success stories, case studies and best practices on different topics including: 1. Social media marketing 2. Social networking for business 3. Social media for business 4. Social media branding 5. Social media & SEO 6. Social media & Search market …

OUR MEETUPS ARE FREE, AND THERE WILL BE NO SALES OR PITCHING!  ONLY INFORMATIVE AND CONTENT PACKED MEETINGS :-) You probably realize your small business needs some form of Internet Marketing, but no one can seem to explain to you how internet marketing works in plain English...  Or if you are an Entrepreneur and just want to learn how to build a BLOG – come to the Meetups and we'll all help each other figure it out. Even if you’re an experienced Internet Marketer, come and join the meetings so …

In an effort to bring more value to these social media meetup groups, I have joined forces with hundreds of other small business owners such as yourself. These business owners are all members of the LAX Coastal Area Chamber of Commerce and are already members of the latest and greatest Meetup group created by the chamber, myself and Brandon Lewis of Nerd Alert as co-chairs. LA Online Media & Tech Meetup Group Be sure and join this hot new meetup group ASAP LA Online Media & Tech Meetup Group …

The LA Online Media & Tech Meetup Group hosted by the LAX Chamber of Commerce will bring topics and events about web, social media, software and technology that will help you grow your business. A range of topics will be provided to benefit businesses small to large. Our goal is to bring together members of the local business community with members of the tech community. The LA area is home to many local small businesses that are hungry to learn and implement the latest in technology to help mak …

Our mission statement: To create a robust community of stakeholders in the Southern California Gaming industry, driving the lively and ongoing discussion of gaming culture, social issues surrounding the industry, and all other issues found interesting in the eyes of the group, including the sharing of opinions of those working in the Gaming industry to create the very games around which our discussions center. I decided to start this group because of the role that gaming has played in my life. M …

Putting the trans in media since December 2009, this group hosts monthly meetups and ad hoc events to bring together people in Los Angeles interested in transmedia storytelling. The group's goal is to connect people, curate experiences/ideas/projects, and share our activities with others around the world. To help with group logistics and communications, we have a TLA website: http://transmediala.net As of January 2010 we started using our official Transmedia Los Angeles Meetup Group (now with 25 …

The purpose of this group is to have a local, all things Internet and Marketing forum in the South Bay. Specifically, the Beach Cities area. It will be where people can share information from each other. And the new things they've learned from our expert guests speakers. They will teach you how to Optimize you Internet presence and have tips for Making More $$ online. We'll be sharing info on how to get Higher Google Rankings to your Site & your Social Media. We'll discuss the importance of buil …

This is a networking group for artists in Los Angeles. We have an artsy space in Hollywood (on Melrose), the Neon Venus Art Theatre, and we feature exhibitions from LA artists. http://www.neonvenusgallery.com ; We also want to work with teachers and develop courses for children and adults on painting, photography and mixed media. However, the main goal for this group is for artists to talk about galleries in Los Angeles, exhibits, history of art and to keep each other updated with what i …

Six Degrees is about networking with other professionals in the Film, TV, and New Media industries.  You could be a director, producer, agent, manager, or writer. Come and join us at events and meet other industry professionals in a fun, casual setting.

MESS: Media/Entertainment & Scientific Storage. This group is all about large files, big data, and workflow optimization. It's a place that peers can talk about storage challenges, discuss ways of dealing with them, and hear about the new technologies that are making a difference. Food, fun and smart storage people, all in one place.

This group is dedicated to assisting small business owners who want to harness the power of Digital Marketing and Social Media for business marketing success. We will be holding a series of workshops where you will learn the ins and outs of Social Media and Digital Marketing. Topics will include Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Mobile Marketing and Social Media trends in general. We plan to hold our workshops at various locations in Orange County so everyone has a chance to participate, learn and sh …

OUR MEETUPS ARE FREE, AND THERE WILL BE NO SALES OR PITCHING!  ONLY INFORMATIVE AND CONTENT PACKED MEETINGS :-) Get together with other Marketers & Business Owners who want to learn the in's and out's of the Internet Marketing. Come to this Meetup if some of the questions below apply to you: What is Internet Marketing / Social Media, and how is it used by businesses and Entrepreneurs? Don't know where to start with your Internet presence, or how to build a BLOG?  Come and find out!  You can do …

About TZM: Founded in 2008, The Zeitgeist Movement is a Sustainability Advocacy Organization which conducts community based activism and awareness actions through a network of Global/Regional Chapters, Project Teams, Annual Events, Media and Charity Work. The Movement's principle focus includes the recognition that the majority of the social problems which plague the human species at this time are not the sole result of some institutional corruption, scarcity, a political policy, a flaw of "huma …

Hello to everyone in the group. We will be shutting down the meetup group in 30 days. It was fun to work with all of you but we are going to be putting our time into our other WordPress Seminars meetup group for the rest of the year. I invite you to join it by going to http://www.meetup.com/WordPressSeminars/ We wil still be meeting at the Microsoft Store each month, and will be covering Social Media and how it relates to WordPress. Once again thank you for your time and membership and if you ha …

The goal for Blacks In Technology Los Angeles (BIT-LA) is to create a vibrant community of like-minded African American technology professionals, innovators and enthusiasts who are working with or interested in Web-based and related technologies. We’re talking the whole techie gamut from bloggers, digital media specialists, community managers and web masters to web designers, social media strategists, developers, online marketing experts, recruiters, software developers and project managers. And …

The LA NewTech Meetup is an open forum for the discussion of new ideas and ongoing challenges in technology. It's informal yet substantive meeting focus on digital media, gaming, mobile and related platforms that support the development of new applications, as well as the revenue models that support them. Our mission is to provide LA area technology and media professionals with engaging, topical forums in which to meet their peers, share ideas, demo new applications and more. Simply put: to conn …

A majority of commerce today relies heavily on businesses being CONNECTED with their consumers. This Networking group is made to help grow ALL businesses. You will be able to LEARN, as well as HELP each other, take advantage of social media and the untapped potential it has for everyone's business. Lets come together and create a social commerce revolution! JOIN NOW!! *Meeting times and locations are still being determined. Details coming soon...

The DIY meetup is all about establishing a business of your own and learning the next steps. Founded by the DIY Convention: Do it Yourself in Film, Music & Books, the group has expanded its reach to inventions, energy and beyond. Join us as we explain, expand and endure in carving a niche in the ever-volatile economy.

Designer? Marketer? Media maven? Social Media addict? Looking to create a group of creative minded professionals across all areas - digital, print, marketing, advertising. It's always fun to socialize with others that speak the language but also a great way to network. Happy hours and events will be held primarily in a 10 mile radius of the heart of Santa Monica and the main goal will be to socialize, with networking as an added bonus. Our outings will be a mix - maybe it's trivia night,a mixolo …

PR over Coffee - Orange County is a monthly meetup that helps small businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profits get connected to the Orange County and LA news media! Our goal is to help you get covered in the local and national news media. Stop by for a good cup of strong coffee and great "do-it-yourself" PR advice that will inspire you to grow and prosper in 2012!

TV and Social Media promise to be the most powerful trend in media. We examine all the trends, opportunities and issue relating to the "new convergence."

The Advertising Society is a private organization serving the advertising community with the necessary tools and resources to educate and empower industry talent. We fulfill our mission by providing a professional platform for our members to connect face to face, collaborate and share life experiences. Engage with diverse talent in the areas of Advertising, Marketing, Online, Mobile, Digital Media, Tech, Developers, Startups, Social Media, Public Relations, Music, Film and Entertainment. Why Att …

We want to connect investors with technology and marketing companies. Technology more than ever is rapidly expanding. There are many great technology solutions in the works. Unfortunately, it is difficult for many to network with the right groups and professionals. We want to simplify this by creating a valuable networking group for our members.

The online media is drastically changing the fashion industry and the way consumers interact with fashion brands. Meet the people that lead the fashion revolution online - fashion bloggers, new media publishers, entrepreneurs, industry insiders, fashion PR reps, and web savvy trendsetters. You must a professional within the fashion industry and have an online presence to join this group. This is the LA chapter of the main New York City Fashion 2.0 meetup. We are currently working towards get …