Tuesday, September 27, 2011

MoMoGR To Host Quarterly Meeting at DeVos Place During ArtPrize

On Monday, October 3rd, Mobile Monday Grand Rapids (MoMoGr) will host its next free quarterly meeting at DeVos Place. The event, taking place during ArtPrize, will focus on the use of mobile technology (software and devices) for crowds, mobs, and events like ArtPrize, the Arab Spring, and more.

Doors open at 5:30 PM for networking. Presentations start at 6:00 PM, followed by Q&A time and more networking. Make us a part of your ArtPrize tour; the DeVos Place will have over 60 artists' work on display.

Speakers:

Steve Bessonny, COO of Text Ripple, http://textripple.com (@textripple), from Auburn Hills. Text Ripple (launched 2007) specializes in mobile marketing via text message communication (SMS). Text Ripple works with all types of businesses, including SMBs, single-location, and franchises.

Eddie Tadlock (@Tadlockwouldgo), Assistant General Manager of SMG (DeVos Place, Van Andel Arena, DeVos Performance Hall). SMG is the world leader in venue management and marketing. Eddie has specialized in pursuing mobile apps and technologies to engage audiences before, during and after large events.

Andrea Robyns (@andrea_visitGR), Interactive Manager of ExperienceGR, (@experiencegr). Andrea was instrumental in creating the new Smartphone tour of Grand Rapids and assisted in the ArtPrize SCVNGR hunts from last year.