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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.

MKE Live to Celebrate “Independence Day” during Its July LinkedIn-Milwaukee Event

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

(MILWAUKEE, WI) Business-owners unite! MKE Live will celebrate an entrepreneurial version of Independence Day during its LinkedIn-Milwaukee Event at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Wauwatosa.

Since April, more than 2,000 people have attended MKE Live’s LinkedIn-Milwaukee events.

“Many business people have taken the step to live the American Dream and own their own business,” said Katie Felten, president and managing partner of MKE Live. “We just want to take some time to celebrate their bravery in starting a new venture, as well as some of the victories they’ve experienced since going ‘independent.’ Hopefully our assistance through LinkedIn training and networking continues to help them and other business owners.”

Felten is featured in LinkedWorking: Generating Success On the World’s Largest Professional Networking Website. She is recognized throughout the state as a leading trainer in LinkedIn. She is frequently asked to speak to professional organizations about LinkedIn and social networking media, and has been quoted in media.

“LinkedIn Live-Milwaukee at the Crowne Plaza” will be held on Monday, July 6th from 5:30-8:30. The cost is $10. Networkers are encouraged to pre-register at www.mkelive.com. The Crowne Plaza Hotel is located at 10499 Innovation Drive, Wauwatosa, WI 53226. For more information regarding the Crowne Plaza Hotel, please visit www.crowneplaza.com.

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

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MKE Live (www.mkelive.com) provides LinkedIn training, networking and event services to companies, communities and Chambers of Commerce throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest. MKE Live helps entrepreneurs and business leaders expand their professional networks and leverage their products and services through these larger professional networks.