We’re thrilled to celebrate the annual Social Media Day in Chicago! We launched the event in 2011 as a way to recognize the digital revolution happening right before our eyes. We invite you to join fellow social media enthusiasts by attending Social Media Day Chicago on June 29.

When: Thursday June 29

Panel discussion with Start-ups:

John Yi is the son of a South Korean immigrant who he says instilled an entrepreneurial spirit in him from a young age. John's first company was a dog-walking business he founded with his brother out of their mom's cleaners when he was about 8 years old. John and his brother created NextME, an app that takes the guesswork out of restaurant waits. Already in use by over 100 restaurants, NextME is a mobile app that helps restaurant employees manage their waitlist of walk-in customers. While waiting, customers can view their position in line via SMS Text and access the restaurant's social media pages via a weblink, significantly boosting the restaurant's online presence.

Thomas Ma is the Co-Founder of Sapphire Apps, and he loves digital marketing. His company has created over 500 iOS apps with a portfolio of over 15M+ followers. They have a network of over 100 influencers with a combined following of 250M+. Thomas Ma and Sapphire Apps have been featured on VICE, Forbes, Chicago Tribune, WGN, and other major publications. His company specializes in viral marketing. They combine ASO strategies + influencer marketing to help their clients amplify their digital brand.

Laura Ustick is a proud Chicagoan and third generation Superdawg Drive-In family member. As the general manager of Superdawg Wheeling, she spends her days making sure people don't put ketchup on hot dogs (or Superdawgs).

Panel Discussion With:

• Anthony Martorina, Cheferee of Culinary Fight Club - Chicago Social Media Person of the Year 2016
• Daliah Saper, Intellectual Property, Media, and Business Attorney at Saper Law - Social Media Ambassador of the Year 2016
• Beth Rosen, Creative Director, ChicagonistaLive - Chicago Social Media Ambassador of the Year 2015
• AnnMarie Walsh, Formerly homeless Individual and Advocate, Public Speaker - Chicago Social Media Person of the Year 2012

For more information or questions about Social Media Day Chicago 2017 contact: Todor Krecu at ChicagoSocialMediaMarketing(@)gmail.com

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