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Below, please find the instructions for how to participate in the social media blitz for Startup Weekend.

SOCIAL MEDIA BLITZ FOR STARTUP WEEKEND

It’s never been done before, so let’s try it! We have over 50 powerful people on this list who are helping organize and support Startup Weekend events in communities around the world this Nov & Dec. There will be over one thousand entrepreneurs in 14 cities building, learning, and starting companies before the end of the year. Our hats off to you all… seriously!

What: The first ever cohesive social marketing push for all upcoming Startup Weekends.

When: Starts Tuesday 10/27. Mornings are best for e-mail & postings. 1-7pm best for twitter/facebook

Goal: To encourage registrations and to make all of the entrepreneurial organizations around the world take note of what communities around the world can do to make a difference!

How: It’s not hard, just a few minutes from all of us will add up!

-          Tweet & RT! – include links and #hashtag for cities.

-          Facebook

-          Your Blog

-          LinkedIn

-          Local Tech Forums

-          E-mail a friend

-          Guest Blog Posts – Invite someone or post on the Startup Weekend site or city page. (can just send to us).

Remember, early bird discount code ends 10/30 - “swearlybird”

We already have the likes of Forbes, Business Week, Washington Post, Tech Flash, Venturebeat, and TechCrunch watching to see what we can do. Let’s make some noise!

Schedule:

November 13^th-15^th: Tulsa, OK – Boise, ID – London, UK – Atlanta, GA
November 20^th-22^nd: New York – Bay Area (Silicon Valley) – Cleveland, OH – Dallas, TX – Los Angeles, CA – Lexington, KY
December 4^th-6^th: Paris, France – Corvallis, OR – Boston, MA

Dec 17^th-20^th: Tel Aviv, Israel