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The Social Li hts LLC1000 LaSalle Avenue Mail SCH 331 Minnea
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Mayor R.T. Rybak350 S. 5th St., Room 331Minneapolis, MN
55415
Phone: (612) 673-2100
Dear Mr. Mayor (aka @MayorRTRybak),
Social Media Day is a global celebration of the technology that
allows people to connectwith one another across cities, states, and
nations. Since 2010, Social Media Day has beenofficially recognized
by more than 20 cities across the globe. Our company, The
SocialLights , has taken the initiative as Mashables Social Media
Day organizers to unite our citywith the rest of the world in
celebrating our social media connectedness. We respectfullyask that
you proclaim Sunday, June 30, 2013 as Social Media Day in
Minneapolis.
As an avid social media user yourself (and the first mayor in
the United States to use Twitter),you truly understand the
importance of creating connections through social media. The Cityof
Minneapolis uses social media platforms to engage constituents in a
two-wayconversation, distribute information, build civic pride, and
connect members of ourcommunity each and every day. Advances in
social media technology have allowed forMinnesotans to be as
connected as ever, and you have grown to be our citys
foremostsocial media influence (yes we follow you on Twitter and
giddily RTd your crowd-surfingphoto at the Trampled By Turtles
concert at First Ave last year!).
Minneapolis is home to some of the most innovative advertising
and digital media agenciesin the U.S., and we are proud to be
located in the strongest creative community in thecountry. Social
media is a large component of our industry and has allowed for
manyentrepreneurs, like us, to create jobs within the local
economy. We started The SocialLights after recognizing a need to
help locally based companies such as 2 GINGERS Whiskey, FINNEGANS,
and Green Mill Restaurants grow their businesses through
socialmedia.
Social Media Day will allow industry professionals and the
public alike to celebrate thetechnology that connects families and
friends, promotes innovation, and employs thousandsof Minnesotans.
We respectfully ask that you proclaim June 30, 2013 as Social Media
Day inMinneapolis!
Thank you,
Martha McCarthy and Emily PritchardCo-Founders of The Social
Lights, LLC
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Appendix A: How we will launch #SMday in Minneapolis:
#MPLSis _________
Tweet what you love about Minneapolis using the hashtag #MPLSis
Bridging our love for social with our love for the city, we want to
create and curate the bestphotos and stories about Minneapolis and
showcase them on, you guessed itsocial!
One day to provide an extra push to: Connect the community
Introduce neighbors, to neighbors Build civic pride Promote local
businesses Uncover secrets to the city Crowdsource ideas Circulate
inspiration and ideas see what happens
Questions? Tweet us @TheSocialLights
