HashtagMKE

Free Headshots by Breanna Taylor
2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Barrel Yard, 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI, 53214, United States
HashtagMKE Social’s Topic: FREE HEADSHOTS by Breanna Taylor
Details: Your social media profile picture is often your first (and sometimes last) impression. When was the last time you updated yours (and it wasn’t a selfie)? Attend our Social for ONE (1) FREE professional headshot by Breanna. Our Social is on Thursday, June 13 from 6-8p at the Barrel Yard Taproom in American Family Field (1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI 53214).
Photographer: Breanna Taylor (IG: @Shot_By_Bree16), Marketing Associate of Teens Grow Greens
Teens Grow Greens‘ mission is to develop local teens through transformative experiences that cultivate leadership skills and more.

Read: 5 Tips for Updating Your Profile Picture
About HashtagMKE Socials: HashtagMKE is a community of local content creators and social media enthusiasts who come together to collaborate and network. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss social media marketing best practices, favorite resources, current trends, tips and tricks.
These meetups are free and open to the public; we encourage you to invite your friends and colleagues! All are welcome to attend, whether you’re a marketing manager with years of experience or an intern, eager to learn more.
Stay the whole time or drop in when you can! We can’t wait to meet you IRL (in real life)! Make sure to bring some business cards to exchange or just plan to write your social handle(s) on our community whiteboard!
If this is your first event, take a look at our frequently asked questions.

Monetizing Content
2024-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Supermoon Beer Company, 3145 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53207, United States
HashtagMKE Social’s Topic: Monetizing Content
Special Guests:
• Adam + Hannah (IG: @GettingStamped)
• Meg (IG: @MilwaukeePhoto)
• Nick (IG: @Milweb1)
Event Details: Monetizing Content is a popular topic, especially as content creators grow their following and engagement! If you’re trying to figure out if your rates are high enough, how to improve your negotiation skills, or want to know where to start – this event is for you.
Join us on Thursday, May 9 from 6-8 pm at Supermoon Beer Company (3145 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207). This is a free casual networking event without a panel or presentations. Come when you can and chat with whoever you’d like to.

About HashtagMKE Socials: HashtagMKE is a community of local content creators and social media enthusiasts who come together to collaborate and network. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss social media marketing best practices, favorite resources, current trends, tips and tricks.
These meetups are free and open to the public; we encourage you to invite your friends and colleagues! All are welcome to attend, whether you’re a marketing manager with years of experience or an intern, eager to learn more.
Stay the whole time or drop in when you can! We can’t wait to meet you IRL (in real life)! Bring some business cards to exchange or plan to write your social handle on our community whiteboard!
If this is your first event, view our frequently asked questions.

AI + Social Media
2024-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Gathering Place Brewing Company, 811 E Vienna Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53212, United States
HashtagMKE Social’s Topic: AI + Social Media
Special Guests:
• Nadiyah Johnson (IG: @hayidan) – CEO of Milky Way Tech Hub + Jet Constellations
– Member of Governor Evers’ Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence
• Carl Lewis (IG: @_GM_Carl) – CEO of Craft The Future
• Ben Paulson (LI: Ben-Paulson) – President of MSOE AI-Club (MAIC)
• Dr. Larry Zhiming Xu (LI: LarryZhimingXu) – Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication at Marquette University
Event Details: AI has impacted several industries including social media; our special guests have been picked for their professional connections to artificial intelligence. From making content creation more efficient to writing the perfect copy for your post, AI has a lot of ways it can be leveraged.
Join us on Thursday, April 11 from 6-8 pm at Gathering Place Brewing Company (811 E Vienna Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212). This is a free casual networking event without a presentation or panel. Come when you can and chat with whoever you want to.

About HashtagMKE Socials: HashtagMKE is a community of local content creators and social media enthusiasts who come together to collaborate and network. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss social media marketing best practices, favorite resources, current trends, tips and tricks.
These meetups are free and open to the public; we encourage you to invite your friends and colleagues! All are welcome to attend, whether you’re a marketing manager with years of experience or an intern, eager to learn more.
Stay the whole time or drop in when you can! We can’t wait to meet you IRL (in real life)! Bring some business cards to exchange or plan to write your social handle on our community whiteboard!
If this is your first event, view our frequently asked questions.

Gaming Content + Streaming
2024-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Vault, 111 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
HashtagMKE Social’s Topic: Gaming Content + Streaming
Special Guests:

Mike Dahle (X: @MrDahle) – President of WIHSEA (Wisconsin High School Esports Association)
Matt Curtis (X: @CourtesyOfMatt) – Gaming Strategist at SuperAwesome (projects for Roblox and Fortnite)
Raven Rohne (LI: RavenRohne) – Game Designer and Artist

Event Details: eSports and Gaming have picked up popularity in recent years leading to the creation of the Milwaukee Esports Alliance. Several collegiate programs for competitive gaming have also emerged. The interest in streaming and creating gaming content continues to grow, which is why our next HashtagMKE Social will focus on this topic.
This is a free casual networking event without a presentation or panel. Come when you can and chat with whoever you want to. Our HashtagMKE Social will be at Vault in the River Center (111 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202) on Thursday, March 14 from 6-8 pm.

Monday, March 11: 2024 Wisconsin Esports Summit at the UW-M Panther Arena (ticket information)
About HashtagMKE Socials: HashtagMKE is a community of local content creators and social media enthusiasts who come together to collaborate and network. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss social media marketing best practices, favorite resources, current trends, tips and tricks.
These meetups are free and open to the public; we encourage you to invite your friends and colleagues! All are welcome to attend, whether you’re a marketing manager with years of experience or an intern, eager to learn more.
Stay the whole time or drop in when you can! We can’t wait to meet you IRL (in real life)! Bring some business cards to exchange or plan to write your social handle on our community whiteboard!
If this is your first event, take a look at our frequently asked questions.

Wisconsin Esports Summit 2024
2024-03-11 12:30 - 17:00 | UWM Panther Arena, 400 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
HashtagMKE is supporting the Milwaukee Esports Alliance for its 3rd Annual Wisconsin Esports Summit on Monday, March 11, 2024.
Get your ticket(s) now via RSVPify.

The summit is focused on bringing together individuals, community leaders, gamers, and businesses interested in learning and connecting around the future of esports in the region.
Agenda at a Glance

12:30p: Arrival
1:15p: Welcome + Panel Discussion
1:45p: Focused Networking + Gameplay
2:15p: Panel Discussion (The Many Faces of WI Gaming)
3:00p: Breakout Sessions + Collaborations
4:00p: Closing + WCRL Tourney Finals

Get your ticket(s) now via RSVPify.

HeartHead Self Care Soiree
2024-02-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Broken Bat Brewery, 135 E Pittsburgh Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53204, United States
HashtagMKE is supporting HeartHead with their promotional efforts for their upcoming Self Care Soiree.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
It will be an enchanting evening dedicated to nourishing the soul and supporting mental wellness.
The goal is to raise money to help people pay for mental health care needs and therapy.
Food from Tall Guy and a Grill.
Beer and wine will be available at the cash bar.
You’ll be able to bid on silent auction items and purchase raffle tickets too.

Exploring Travel Content for Social Media
2024-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Wall Street Stock Bar, 219 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI, 53204, United States
HashtagMKE Social’s Topic: Travel (and Tourism) Content for Social Media
Special Guests:

Chelsey (IG: @TheWisconsinista) – Wisconsin Travel Guide
Ina (IG: @VISITMilwaukee) – Social Media Coordinator
Sojourner (IG: @TheSojournies) – Traveling Remote Social Worker
Sophia (IG: @ThriftyWithACompass) – Travel Content Creator (with BFF Wunmi)

Event Details: If you want to share more of your travels with the world or looking to improve the reach of the content you already post from your adventures, this is the event for you! Each of our invited special guests are experienced with creating travel content on social media.
This is a free casual networking event without a presentation or panel. Come when you can and chat with whoever you want to. Our HashtagMKE Social will be at Wall Street Stock Bar (219 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204) on Thursday, February 8 from 6-8 pm.

About HashtagMKE Socials: HashtagMKE is a community of local content creators and social media enthusiasts who come together to collaborate and network. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss social media marketing best practices, favorite resources, current trends, tips and tricks.
These meetups are free and open to the public; we encourage you to invite your friends and colleagues! All are welcome to attend, whether you’re a marketing manager with years of experience or an intern, eager to learn more.
Stay the whole time or drop in when you can! We can’t wait to meet you IRL (in real life)! Bring some business cards to exchange or plan to write your social handle on our community whiteboard!
If this is your first event, take a look at our frequently asked questions.

Celebrate 7 Years of HashtagMKE!
2024-01-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Experts Only, 782 N Jefferson St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
HashtagMKE is entering year 8 of growing a community for creatives in Greater Milwaukee’s social media space! Celebrate with fellow Hashtaggers on Thursday, January 11, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. at Experts Only (782 N Jefferson St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202).

Networking: Our events provide the opportunity to discuss social media marketing best practices, preferred resources, current trends, tips, and tricks.
This meetup is free and open to the public; we encourage you to invite your friends and colleagues! All are welcome to attend, whether you’re a marketing manager with years of experience or an intern, eager to learn more.
Stay the whole time or drop in when you can! We can’t wait to meet you IRL (in real life)! Make sure to bring some business cards to exchange or just plan to write your social handle(s) on our community whiteboard!
Create Content: We encourage all those who attend to create content during the event, please tag @HashtagMKE in your posts (or #HashtagMKE) so we can see the event from your perspective!
If this is your first event, take a look at our frequently asked questions.

Free Headshots by Jayce Hindman
2023-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Radio Milwaukee, 220 E Pittsburgh Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53204, United States
HashtagMKE Social’s Topic: ONE (1) FREE Professional Headshot
Photographer: Jayce Hindman
Details: On social media, your profile picture is often your first (and sometimes last) impression. When was the last time you updated yours (and it wasn’t a selfie)? Attend our Social for ONE (1) FREE professional headshot by Jayce. Our Social is on Thursday, December 14 from 6-8p at Radio Milwaukee (220 E Pittsburgh Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204).

Read: 5 Tips for Updating Your Profile Picture
Special pre-event: State of Sound is from 5:30-6p (doors open at 5p) featuring Mark Waldoch holiday special, hosted by DJ Kenny Perez on Thursday, December 14 at Radio Milwaukee. This is a free live performance showcasing talent from across Wisconsin.
About HashtagMKE Socials: HashtagMKE is a community of local content creators and social media enthusiasts who come together to collaborate and network. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss social media marketing best practices, favorite resources, current trends, tips and tricks.
These meetups are free and open to the public; we encourage you to invite your friends and colleagues! All are welcome to attend, whether you’re a marketing manager with years of experience or an intern, eager to learn more.
Stay the whole time or drop in when you can! We can’t wait to meet you IRL (in real life)! Make sure to bring some business cards to exchange or just plan to write your social handle(s) on our community whiteboard!
If this is your first event, take a look at our frequently asked questions.

Milwaukee Fitness Industry on Social Media
2023-11-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Dead Bird Brewing Company, 1726 N 5th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53212, United States
HashtagMKE Social’s Topic: Fitness Content for Social Media
Special Guests:

Ashton Crawley (IG: @Ashton.Crawley) – Online Personal Trainer
Charlie Antoine (IG: @EliteSportsClub) – Marketing Specialist for Elite Sports Club
Hannah Asanah (IG: @TheHannahAsanah) – Online Fitness Coach

Event Details: If you’re trying to get (or stay) fit, chances are you follow fitness-focused content creators. Or maybe you want tips for your own fitness content, this is the event for you!
This is a casual networking event without a presentation or panel. Come when you can and chat with whoever you want to. The HashtagMKE Social will be at Dead Bird Brewing Company (1726 N 5th St, Milwaukee, WI 53212) on Thursday, November 9 from 6-8 pm.

About HashtagMKE Socials: HashtagMKE is a community of local content creators and social media enthusiasts who come together to collaborate and network. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss social media marketing best practices, favorite resources, current trends, tips and tricks.
These meetups are free and open to the public; we encourage you to invite your friends and colleagues! All are welcome to attend, whether you’re a marketing manager with years of experience or an intern, eager to learn more.
Stay the whole time or drop in when you can! We can’t wait to meet you IRL (in real life)! Make sure to bring some business cards to exchange or just plan to write your social handle(s) on our community whiteboard!
If this is your first event, take a look at our frequently asked questions.

Networking for Social Media Marketers
2023-10-12 18:00 - 20:00 | The Iron Horse Hotel, 500 W Florida St, Milwaukee, WI, 53204, United States
Our HashtagMKE Social is a casual networking event without a presentation or panel. Come when you can and chat with whoever you want to. Join us on Thursday, October 12 from 6-8 p.m. at the Iron Horse Hotel (500 W Florida St, Milwaukee, WI 53204).
About HashtagMKE Socials: HashtagMKE is a community of local content creators and social media enthusiasts who come together to collaborate and network. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss social media marketing best practices, favorite resources, current trends, tips and tricks.

These meetups are free and open to the public; we encourage you to invite your friends and colleagues! All are welcome to attend, whether you’re a marketing manager with years of experience or an intern, eager to learn more.
Stay the whole time or drop in when you can! We can’t wait to meet you IRL (in real life)! Make sure to bring some business cards to exchange or just plan to write your social handle(s) on our community whiteboard!
If this is your first event, take a look at our frequently asked questions.
