Freebie App and Buckfeet Partner to Benefit Boys & Girls Club of Chicago December 18, 2013 Chicago startups are looking beyond the newest products and services this holiday season. This year, Freebie and Bucketfeet have partnered to donate shoes to the Boys & Girls Club of Chicago in an effort to help kids in need with a new pair of kicks.
Bacon, Sports, and Beer Celebration Benefiting Chicago Cares! October 23, 2013 Grab some bacon, drink some beer, and play some sports at this awesome opportunity to celebrate three of the best things in life. Wash down some warm and delicious bacon at this delectable event at Union Station’s Great Hall. On November 23rd, taste various samples of scrumptious bacon inspired creations from more than 30 different restaurants. Savor beer samples from over 30 craft breweries as well, all in a fun, social, and sports themed environment!
Teaching in Chicago: Blogging Basics October 31, 2012 Are you blog curious? Want to know more about how to start (or improve!) your own blog? Shani Silver, former editor of Refinery29 Chicago and current Editorial Manager for clothing company Free People, is returning to Chi for ONE very special edition of her popular Dabble class, Blogging Basics.
Chicago Celebrates “Social Media Week” for the 1st Time! July 19, 2011 For the first time ever Chicago is celebrating what's called "Social Media Week" as area businesses and some of the top social media names in Chicago will get together for a week long series of events revolving around every facet of social media. Included in the board of advisors for Social Media week is Adam Brown, currently at Dell computers, who was at one point one of the masterminds behind one of the most popular brands on Facebook, Coca-cola.
Billy Dec joining ABC’s NEW SHOW filling “OPRAH” time slot called “Windy City Live!” May 16, 2011 Shocking title I know - someone who beat me to the paper just texted it to me! Just wanted to confirm its true and that I couldn’t be more excited! Although I'm sad to see Oprah leave on the 25th, I'm...
Tips on using Social Media in Business on Chicago Live! April 28, 2011 I laughed yesterday when I tweeted that I was going to be a guest talking about Social Media in Business on a new live show with Cardinal Francis George & Second City, knowing that immediately...
Interview with Natalie Slater of Bake & Destroy! March 22, 2011 Hi all! This is Amy Shah from Billy's office posting this story while he is gone traveling in Asia (check out his awesome pics documenting his travels on facebook & twitter!). I thought it would be cool to share this story about Natalie Slater of Bake & Destroy. I met Natalie a few months back when Rockit Wrigley hosted a Rocker Tweetup with experts in social media and what it takes to incorporate rock & roll in your business.
From Improv to The Harvard Club of Chicago February 22, 2011 Thank you to all who came to see me at improv olympic last night! It was such a rush- the artists w/me on stage were so amazingly funny & talented- do not miss the next show I do there- or just go anytime as they always have mind blowing shows, and its a chicago institution to enjoy & support! Next up, tomorrow I speak to my fellow alumni at the harvard club of chicago!
Chicago Blackhawks Appreciation Night at Rockit Wrigley for my Social Media Friends! February 21, 2011 Remember when I shared these personal pics (that got 250,000 views in 24hrs) the night I was w/the Blackhawks when they came home w/the Stanley Cup?! The team came straight to Rockit first, threw me in their bus, we hit the town, and we ended the celebration w/the most memorable party ever at the Underground at 4am- just hours before the celebratory parade downtown!
Shutting down www.facebook.com/Billydec & www.twitter.com/billydec? November 1, 2010 a facebook friend & twitter follower just sent me the video above about staying off twitter and facebook for the day to bring attention to the fight against autism.. and I said I’m absolutely a...
