AT SPREENKLER, SPEAKERS SHARE THEIR EXPERTISE AND CREATIVE SECRETS TO INSPIRE YOU TO THINK IN NEW WAYS!

want to be a speaker?  If you have something to share and would like to be a featured speaker at a Spreenkler meeting, please contact me. I will explain how it works and provide guidance on how to structure your presentation. Speakers receive a complimentary dinner and a special gift as a thank you for taking the time to share and help us be better at what we do.

DECEMBER 5, 2007

IDEA SHARE: WHAT’S KILLING CREATIVITY

I will facilitate an Ideas Share (20 minutes) on what’s stifling creativity in various industries and companies and why creativity ambassadors are more important than ever in this creativity-on-demand world.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Who: Slingshot Marketing Executives Dave Schmidt (Founder/Owner) and Remig Raffanti (VP)

Web: www.slingshotmarketing.com

Discussion: Slingshot Marketing, a Saukville, WI based retail marketing agency has gone from 3 to 30 employees in 5 short years. Dave will discuss how he took his business idea from concept to execution to where it is today - a thriving, creative organization with an admirable client list. Remig is responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the company and will share the vision for Slingshot’s future as well as the challenges in managing a company that is growing so quickly. Given the experience and personalities both Dave and Remig have, this will be not only informative, but very entertaining!

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

IDEA SHARE: NEW MEDIA

I will facilitate an Ideas Share (20 minutes) on New Media (blogs, podcasting, social networks, etc.). We’ll discuss how these channels are changing the communication rules, how some companies are leveraging the power of these channels and how YOU are utilizing them as well.

FEATURED SPEAKER

Who: Dave Fantle, VP of Public Relations for VISIT Milwaukee.

Web: www.visitmilwaukee.org, www.filmwisconsin.net

Discussion: The exciting initiative to bring TV, movie and video gaming production here to Wisconsin. This is begin done in an effort to build a new creative economy in our city and state. As Dave puts it, “Great new things are on the horizon!”

OCTOBER 2, 2007

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Who: Jordan Dechambre-Childers, Managing (Editor) and Suzanne Fedie (Promotions Director) of M Magazine (Milwaukee’s Lifestyle Magazine).

Web: www.gmtoday.com

Discussion: How they generate and bring to life the ideas for the content that drives the magazine. Plus, we’ll learn more about their view of Milwaukee from their unique perspective and their vision of the future of our city. They’ll then open the discussion to questions and comments.

JULY 11, 2007

FEATURED SPEAKER

Who: Jessica Hastreiter

Contact: designwaitress@yahoo.com

Web: TBD

Discussion: Jessica has designed a high-end product for the pet industry. She would like to share her layout of a prototype concept, materials samples and initial launch plan. Jessica will then turn to the group for feedback on product names, positioning, distribution channels and launch strategy.

JUNE 6, 2007

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Who: Stephanie Kern and Brenda Keller from VanderBloemen Creative, LLC.

Contact: info@vanderbloemencreative.com

Web: www.vanderbloemencreative.com

Discussion: VanderBloemen Creative (VBC) provides marketing and advertising services for small companies to help them enhance their brand or service offering, attract new business and generate revenue. They are fueled by passion, fresh thinking and super talent! We’ll learn about the inspiration and hard work behind the launch of VBC and how they’re using groups like Spreenkler to make connections and grow their business.

2007 SPEAKER AND MEETUP DETAILS