Release Date: Tuesday, June 29th 2010

Official Social Media Day Event at MADCAP Theaters

Facebook. Twitter. Foursquare. YouTube. They help us keep up with friends and family virtually when we don’t have time for the in-person experience. Mashable, the leading information outlet for social media, has declared June 30 to be Social Media Day. More than 525 places around the world are hosting events in honor of the decreed day, including Downtown Tempe.

Social Media Arizona (SMAZ) is hosting the official Phoenix Social Media Day Party at MADCAP Theaters from 5-7 p.m. SMAZ is inviting people to get on the MADCAP stage and give a verbal, in-person Tweet about why they love their favorite social media tool and talk about something great that happened because they used it.

Listen to music by Bears of Manitou and hang out with some of the Valley’s social media illuminati. If you can’t be there, you can Tweet your favorite social media story using #smdayphx and a scrolling Twitterfeed will show it in the MADCAP lobby. SMAZ will live stream the event, too. Watch the event online at www.socialmediaaz.org/smday

For those who are inexperienced users of the medium, a drawing will be held for some coaching on how to have the best social media experiences. More than that, the people at the event are happy to help.Social Media Day is a great way to meet fun, friendly experts.

It’s not a party without the prizes. City of Tempe, Downtown Tempe Community, GoDaddy, Smashburger, and others will have some impressive swag to give away and you can win tickets to the September SMAZ conference.

“We thank Social Media Arizona and the many volunteers who are hosting this event,” said Councilmember Onnie Shekerjian. “There’s a strong interest in social media in Tempe. There are about 20 or so public relations, marketing and advertising companies along Mill Avenue’s Creative Corridor. About 20 percent of our workforce has technology-oriented jobs and about 20 percent of the companies in Tempe are technology focused. Our community really connects to technology.”

About MADCAP Theaters:
Located at 730 S. Mill Avenue in Tempe, MADCAP is Tempe’s alternative gathering space for all forms of art. Parking is free at the City Hall Garage located at Fifth Street and Forest for cars leaving the garage after 6:30 p.m. and in the lot at Fifth Street and Farmer. www.millavenue.com/parking (480) 355-6060. @madcaptheaters

About Social Media Arizona:
Social Media Arizona hosts the state’s largest social media event for business. The twice a year event brings together more than 600 public relations practitioners and business executives for a day of networking and knowledge. www.socialmediaaz.org @fvongraf

About Mashable:
Founded in July 2005, Mashable is the world’s largest blog focused exclusively on Web 2.0 and Social Media news. With more than 25 million monthly page views, Mashable is the most prolific blog reviewing new websites and services, publishing breaking news on what’s new on the web and offering social media resources and guides. Mashable’s audience includes early adopters, social media enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, influencers, brands and corporations, marketing, PR and advertising agencies, Web 2.0 aficionados and technology journalists.