December, 2009

Milwaukee Wave NYE 2009 Pre-Game

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

MKE Live Announces Strategic Partnership with the Milwaukee Wave

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

(MILWAUKEE, WI) MKE Live – a social media marketing firm with expertise in areas such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, professional networking and event services – is proud to announce its new strategic partnership with Milwaukee Wave Professional Indoor Soccer.

MKE Live will help the Wave strengthen its social media presence and messaging, provide the front office and select players with social media training, and assist the organization with professional networking strategies to develop new corporate sponsors. MKE Live will also assist the Wave in expanding its information distribution network.

“We’re absolutely honored to work with the Milwaukee Wave,” said Katie Felten, president of MKE Live. “The Wave is a Milwaukee institution and, as the longest running professional soccer organization in the United States, is a national pillar of the sport. We look forward to helping the team expand its brand through social media tools like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and more.”

As part of the agreement, MKE Live will become the “Official Social Media and Professional Networking Partner” of the Milwaukee Wave.

The Wave (2-2) has nine remaining home games within the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) season. The team’s next home game is at 2 p.m. on New Year’s Eve against the Baltimore Blast at the U.S. Cellular Arena. Following the game, fans can join the team on the field for a post-game New Year’s Eve celebration.

“The Milwaukee Wave thrives on its connection with the community, through games, camps and our outreach programs,” said Matt Schroeder, Vice President of Communications for the Wave. “We look forward to partnering with the innovative and experienced people at MKE Live as we aggressively build our online social community.”

For more information on Milwaukee Wave Professional Soccer, visit www.milwaukeewave.com or call 414-224-WAVE (9283).

For more information about MKE Live’s social media, professional networking and event services  call Katie 262-227-0772.

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MKE Live (www.mkelive.com) is a social media marketing and consulting company that provides a variety of services in areas such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, professional networking and event services. MKE Live helps organizations, entrepreneurs and business professionals expand their professional networks, as well as leverage their products and services, by expanding their communications efforts through social media and face-to-face networking.

Interview with new Milwaukee Business: Jimmy Luv’s Bloody Mary Mix

Monday, December 14th, 2009

I stopped at Great Lakes Distillery on Saturday for their Repeal Day party and had my picture taken with the festivus pole (It’ll be posted on Facebook www.facebook.com/mkelive ) And while I was there I had the opportunity to do a quick interview with the team from Jimmy Luv’s Bloody Mary Mix …. watch the quick video and if you’d like to try their Bloody Mary Mix click here

Business Spotlight: Lakeland College

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Gail Schumacher from Lakeland College recently attended an MKELive event and in the video below she shares a little about who Lakeland is and what they have to offer. Check it out below and for more info click here

Mashable’s Pete Cashmore Talks Web Trends 2010 With CNN’s Campbell Brown [VIDEO]

Friday, December 11th, 2009

It’s that time of year: predictions for the fresh 365 days that we get when the calendar flips over. In our world, that means opining about the future of the Web, technology, and social media.

Mashable’s Pete Cashmore recently made a slew of predictions in his column at CNN. Earlier this week, he discussed them on camera with one of the networks anchors, Campbell Brown.

So what are the big things to watch for in 2010? According to Pete, the continued spread of social media, location sharing, and Internet TV, among other things. Check out the segment here on CNN.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

SEE THE MILWAUKEE WAVE TOMORROW ON THE FOX 6 WAKEUP SHOW

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

As a part of the Fox 6 Milwaukee “Season of Giving” program, the Milwaukee Wave are partnering with The Salvation Army and Fox 6 in a hat and mitten drive at the December 12 home game against the Philadelphia Kixx.

In support of this effort, “The Gus Tour” will stop at the U.S. Cellular Arena tomorrow morning (Friday, Dec. 11) during the Fox 6 Wakeup show. Gus Gnorski will interview Wave players and staff four times during the morning news program, helping to raise awareness of this worthy cause.

On Saturday, December 12, bring hats and mittens to the U.S. Cellular Arena for the Wave’s game against the Philadelphia Kixx. When the Wave score their first goal, toss the hats and mittens over the glass and onto the field. Representatives from The Salvation Army will collect the items and distribute them to families in need this winter. The Salvation Army will also bring their iconic red kettles to the arena that day, allowing fans to donate cash to their cause.

For ticket information to the game, visit www.milwaukeewave.com. For more information about the Season of Giving, visit www.fox6now.com/community/seasonofgiving. To learn more about the Salvation Army, visit www.samilwaukee.org.

Sneak Peak: Cuvee host of MKELive’s Holiday Party 2009

Monday, December 7th, 2009

I stopped down at Cuvee last week and shot a quick video – take a sneak peak before the big event.
Really did I say “shiekest”!!!
If you haven’t registered yet click here

Thanks to the Partners and Sponsors of the Holiday Networking Gala!

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

(MILWAUKEE, WI) Why wait to say thank you?

On Monday, December 7th, MKELive and its strategic partners are inviting Milwaukee area business professionals celebrate the season and establish new business relationships that can lead to a profitable 2010 at Cuvee, one of Milwaukee’s trendiest and most-engaging holiday venues.

Even though the Holiday Networking Gala at Cuvee is still four days away, MKELive would like to thank the following gracious organizations and individuals for their donations – including gift cards/certificates, tickets to sporting events, and electronics – to this event’s exclusive Toys For Tots drawing (which is open to attendees that donate a new toy):

  • METRO (Milwaukee Education
    and Training Organization)
  • Tim Roloff, Core BTS
  • Andy Dewan and Tom Filak
    from Robert Half International
  • Wired Wisconsin
  • The Milwaukee Wave
  • The Milwaukee Admirals
  • MKELive
  • Bartolotta’s
  • The Shorewood Florist


We would also like to thank our partners and sponsors for their investments of time, talent and money into the Holiday Networking Gala, including:

  • Cuvee
  • Jen’s Catering
  • Wired Wisconsin
  • AmeriSign & Graphics
  • Dan Luke
  • MilwaukeeDrinks.com
  • LisasList.org
  • METRO
    (Milwaukee Education and Training Organization)
  • The Keith Sarnow Trio

The Holiday Networking Gala, will be held on Monday, December 7th from 5:30-8:30 at Cuvee in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward (located at 181 N. Broadway, Third Floor). The cost is $10.00. Please pre-register on the calendar page.

Located in Milwaukee’s trendy Third Ward, Cuvee is definitely worth finding. It offers more than one hundred varieties of champagne and sparkling wine – the most comprehensive selection of champagne and sparkling wine in the state! The event will also include live music from the “Keith Sarnow Trio” and a visit from Santa.

For more information on MKE Live’s LinkedIn training and networking services, call Katie Felten at (262) 227-0772.

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MKELive (www.mkelive.com) provides LinkedIn training, networking and event services to companies, communities and chambers of commerce throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest.