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Oh, the life of a social media maven. Attending and reporting on events like this…

Andi Dickson, President, SixSpeed Marketing

How we met: In 2006, Andi was the Red Bull Field Marketing Manager for all Red Bull events in Minnesota. We met when he hired my agency for project management on Art of the Can, and I ran contestant relations for the event.

What we’re doing now: Andi and Tom Cusciotta started SixSpeed Marketing last summer. Andi brings me on for creative projects, social media and strategy writing. Even when I’m not working for him, he lets me camp out at his company, pilfer Red Bull, and harass him. All in love, of course. Got a huge event that can’t stand for mediocre marketing? Talk to SixSpeed.

On my leap-year survey, Andi said: “Kim makes it easy, no lengthy briefs needed. She understands today’s world of advertising, she is fast, tactical and gets its right.”

Steven Olinger, President, Nerica

How we met: I met Steven last summer at a speed networking event. And then he attended my session at UnSummit3, and right after that session he said, “I want to hire you to write my web site.”  

What Rribbitz did for him: Edited the copy on his new website before it launched last November. If you’re looking for a business consultant to help you solve some marketing and sales growth issues – talk to Steven. He’s passionate, smart and knows how to “connect the dots!”

On my leap-year survey, Steven said: “Your success in business can be measured by your willingness to make changes. Rribbitz helps make change come easily.”

Adria Richards, Organic Technology Consultant

How we met: Ignite Minneapolis 2009. Adria’s presentation: Shiny Phone Gadgets. Mine: Write a novel in 30 days.

What Rribbitz did for her: Edited web copy, press kit and speaker bios for 2009 and 2010 events like WordCamp and SXSW. If you need a brilliant, enthusiastic person to help you incorporate new technologies into your business or website – she’s the one. And you can contact her more than one way.

On my leap-year survey, Adria said: “Kim is the type of upbeat, creative and fun consultant you want working on your project. She learns what your company is about, explores ideas with you and then delivers! It’s like picking up delicious ice cream from the neighborhood shop vs going to the grocery store for a generic tub. I highly recommend Kim for writing creative copy, press releases, promotional material and exploring social media messaging!”

David and Jennifer Lanham, Your Trusted Assistant

How we met: networking, of course!

What Rribbitz is doing for them: We’re just getting started together. As virtual assistants to clients across the country, David and Jennifer love what they do and they know what they want their company to be. They charge enthusiastically into opportunity. Check out their site in a few months, and you’ll see what I mean. Oh, and if you’re buried in paperwork and client communications that you can never catch up on? Call them now. I mean it.

On my survey, David said: “Kim has been awesome – we hired her to develop a new brand and marketing direction, and she immediately picked up the fundamentals of our business and applied her unique insights towards our new campaign. It only took about 2 minutes for us to realize that she really “gets it”.  She came up with these amazing ideas that we would never have thought of on our own.  I wouldn’t hesitate to refer my best client, or even my best friend to Kim!”

She’s Kay. She’s @KayLoire on Twitter. She’s Kay Loire Roseland! Meet this marketing maven, social media enthusiast and lifelong learner on the Twin Cities scene:

What do I do when I’m not working on content or strategy or social media or headlines or naming or…. other things for my clients?

Joining Neal Kielar of Agency Babylon for his networking “huddle”-

Cornering Joel E Carlson to talk about the Twitterviews he’s doing now -

and visiting with the ever-expanding, always exciting Spyder Trap team.

Check it all out in the videos below…

And now, my dears, some of my colleagues from the past — marketing folks that I worked with at other agencies, and we’re still collaborating today.

Please, let me introduce you to:

Chuck Wallace of JAM Advertising

Michael Bingham of The M Group
@VivaLaBingham

Another thing I love about living freelance? I get to meet lots of smart people and build my network, every day. Last week I spent some time with the following people, and ultimately they all had little jewels of wisdom and inspiration that I wanted to capture. They also have great talents and skills, so don’t hesitate to track them down if you want to hear more!

Please, let me introduce you to:

Kate-Madonna Hines
@girlmeetsgeek

Conner McCall
@sloped

Shari Schmitz
realtor extraordinaire

Kakie Fitzsimmons
@KakieF

And my apologies to Meghan Sewell, because we had a fabulous lunch where we talked about Ignite Minneapolis and Acme open mic, but I forgot my camera! Dang. You can still follow her here: @m3ggiesue and watch her awesome Ignite preso on scheduling a doctor’s appointment!

What an honor to be included in this fun new series by the local @JoelECarlson! Check out the interview he took me through today – all via twitter. It’s right here!

I used to think I was lucky because I got to work at an ad agency.

But then I left agency life and set out on my own as Rribbitz Creative Communications. Since then, I’ve relished the opportunity to mix and mingle with the wide variety of creative talent and inspired entrepreneurs who really are the heart and soul of the Minneapolis marketing community.

And, being my own boss, I gave myself permission to seek out some enchanting characters and see what we could learn from each other. Now that’s really lucky.

This week, I sat down with the guys at Spyder Trap Online Marketing. Take a peek at this clip from our conversation – if you’ve never met them, I hope it encourages you to find out what they can do for you. And by the way, here’s where you can follow them on Twitter:
@Spyder_Trap
@MikeRynchek
@JasonDouglas
@BradWellmann

Talking with Spyder Trap from Rribbitz Creative Communications on Vimeo.

Sneak peak clips from an afternoon talk with the guys of Spyder Trap Online Marketing: Mike Rychek, Brad Wellman and Jason Douglas.

Stay tuned for more…

The oh so spontaneous Rribbitz open house.

So last week I had a little open house to introduce Rribbitz to the other businesses in my building… the thing is, I’m in and out at such odd hours I haven’t had much of a chance to get to know them!

And then, to experiment, I posted an open invitation to all spontaneous types on Twitter and LinkedIn. It was fun to get some drop-ins from people who saw the last minute announcement, so thanks for coming by!

Check out the photoset on Flickr, and if you’ve gotta have some fudge for yourself then definitely go to Grandma Ruby’s in Maple Grove!