YouToo Social Media Conference Sponsorship
We want to express our sincere thanks to the 2012 YouToo Social Media Conference sponsors! Our sponsors support our mission to develop a world-class event while keeping conference prices low for attendees and supporting our new YouToo Scholarship Fund! We hope you’ll click on the logos below to learn more about our sponsors!
2012 Conference Sponsors
The College of Communication and Information (CCI Kent State) is one of the only colleges within the United States that has such a diverse combination of communication, information and visual disciplines within its schools. With its four schools - Communication Studies, Visual Communication Design, Journalism and Mass Communication and Library and Information Science – and interdisciplinary program of Information Architecture and Knowledge Management, CCI Kent State offers courses and opportunities, providing students a broad educational perspective and intensive training. The nationally-accredited School of Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC) has provided journalism education since 1932.
Time Warner Cable
Sponsor since 2010
Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE: TWC) is among the largest providers of video, high-speed data and voice services in the United States, connecting more than 14 million customers to entertainment, information and each other. Time Warner Cable Business Class offers data, video, and voice services to businesses of all sizes, cell tower backhaul services to wireless carriers and, through its NaviSite subsidiary, enterprise-class hosting, managed application, messaging and cloud services. Time Warner Cable Media, the advertising arm of Time Warner Cable, offers national, regional and local companies innovative advertising solutions. More information about the services of Time Warner Cable is available at www.timewarnercable.com, www.twcbc.com, www.navisite.com and www.twcmedia.com.
Robert J. Events & Catering
Sponsor since 2012
Robert J. Events & Catering prides itself on professionalism and exceptional customer care. Owner Bob Pacanovsky has assembled a team of specialists to help ensure the best service available including a full-time Executive Chef, Food and Wine Manager, and an Events Director. Established in 2000, Robert J. Events & Catering, considered to be a premiere events and catering provider in northeast Ohio with offices in Canton and Akron, also specializes in customized corporate etiquette training programs. For more information, visit http://www.robertjevents.com/ or call 330-724-2211.
Gemini Copies
Sponsor since 2010
Gemini Copies offers a wide variety of printing and document
services for your business. The
dedicated staff has more than 25 years of combined knowledge and experience in
the print and promotional products industry.
Gemini Copies is a locally owned business in North
Canton, conveniently located next to Johnnie’s Bakery on Wise Avenue just
minutes from The Strip. For more information call Lanny Soliday at
330-499-9000.
AultCare
Sponsor since 2012
AultCare is based in Canton, Oh. AultCare, established in 1985, provides local, affordable and quality health plan administration for more than 2,200 employer groups and thousands of individuals. AultCare provides administrative payment of benefits such as medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, workers compensation, HRA and flexible spending accounts. Additionally, AultCare manages a subsidiary company as a licensed HMO, offers Medicare Plans locally as PrimeTime Health Plans and operates a reinsurance carrier for larger self-funded companies. For more information, visit www.aultcare.com.
FedEx Custom Critical
Sponsor since 2010
FedEx Custom Critical specializes in time-specific, critical
freight shipping, providing expedited surface and air solutions
24/7/365 throughout the U.S., Canada and internationally. The White
Glove Services(r) division transports shipments requiring special care
in handling, temperature control and enhanced security. Our Air
Expedite division provides premium airfreight and on-demand air charters to
meet any critical delivery time. We never close!
Cleveland Plus Marketing Alliance
Sponsor since 2010
The Cleveland
Plus Marketing Alliance (CPMA) is a collaborative group of
organizations (Team NEO, Positively Cleveland, Greater Cleveland Partnership)
promoting Northeast Ohio and its assets – business, travel, tourism, our
residents and quality of life – together under the Cleveland Plus campaign. For
additional information on how these organizations are working together, or to
learn more about the campaign, please visit www.clevelandplus.com.
Verizon Wireless
Sponsor since 2012
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves nearly 108 million total wireless connections, including 92.2 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 82,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://verizonwireless.com, or for the Midwest http://vzwmidwestarea.com.
Kent State University- School of Communication Studies
Sponsor since 2012
The School of Communication Studies at Kent State University offers master of arts degree students four options to complete our program: Thesis, Coursework-Only, Research Project, or Internship. Degree concentrations include Mediated and Mass Communication, Health Communication, Global Communication, or Interpersonal Communication. Graduates can continue graduate study beyond the master's level, teach at the college or university level, advance in professional careers, or prepare for nonacademic careers with a broad understanding of communication theory and research. For more details and information on teaching or research assistantship opportunities, visit our website http://www.kent.edu/comm/graduateprogram/index.cfm or e-mail us at comm@kent.edu.
The Buzz Maker! LLC
Sponsor since 2010
The Buzz Maker! LLC is a Canton area consultancy helping business owners succeed
through the effective use of public relations. Tracy Teuscher, APR, President
specializes in consulting services and the development of customized
communications solutions designed to enhance brand awareness and stimulate
market response. Teuscher is a guest lecturer for Walsh and Kent State
Universities, a guest speaker for a variety of professional organizations, a
volunteer teacher for Junior Achievement, and a member of the Board of Directors
for the Akron Chapter of PRSA. For more information, visit http://www.thebuzzmaker.com
ADM Board
Sponsor since 2010
The Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board contracts with a network of health care organizations that provide treatment and rehabilitation support services for people recovering from alcoholism, drug addiction and mental illness. The ADM Board evaluates needs, plans services to respond to those needs and evaluates their impact. Through the support of a local property tax levy, the ADM Board provides opportunities for recovery and hope for a better life.
Marcus Thomas LLC
Sponsor since 2010
Marcus Thomas LLC is a $120 million integrated marketing communications agency focused on audience insight, idea generation and alternative delivery. With offices in Cleveland and Youngstown, Ohio, Marcus Thomas employs 140 people. Clients include NESTLÉ, MTD Products Inc (Yard-Man, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, Wolf-Garten and White Outdoor brands), Akron Children’s Hospital, Diebold, Quanex, Tarkett, Shearer’s, SIRVA, Suncore, Swagelok and the Ohio Lottery, among others. For more information, visit www.marcusthomasllc.com.
PR Newswire
Sponsor since 2010
PR Newswire is the premier
global provider of multimedia platforms that enable marketers, corporate
communicators, sustainability officers, and public affairs officers to leverage
content to engage with all their key audiences. PR Newswire provides end-to-end
solutions to produce, optimize and target content – from rich media to online
video to multimedia – and then distribute content and measure results across
traditional, digital, mobile and social channels. Combining the world's largest
multi-channel, multi-cultural content distribution and optimization network with
comprehensive workflow tools and platforms, PR Newswire enables the world's
enterprises to engage opportunity everywhere it exists.
1-800-Divorce
Sponsor since 2011
1-800-Divorce in Ohio, powered by Recupero & Associates Law Firm with offices in Canton, Akron and Cleveland, is an experienced team of trial attorneys concentrating in the complex domestic relations matters that impact the families of northeast Ohio. When diamonds aren’t forever, call 1-800-Divorce, email to jrr@recuperolawfirm.com, or visit http://www.recuperolawfirm.com/1-800-DIVORCE.html
InfoCision
Sponsor since 2011
At InfoCision, our clients are the companies Americans know and depend on. As a leading provider of contact center solutions, we serve many vertical markets including technology, health care, financial services, cable and telecommunications industries. We also provide inbound and outbound marketing services for nonprofit, religious and political organizations. We help establish brand recognition, build customers, and create marketing strategies. Our customized core solutions can be deployed individually or combined to create a multichannel strategy that includes inbound and outbound teleservices, direct mail, fulfillment, business intelligence services and more. For more information, visit http://www.infocision.com.
Sharon Teuscher
Sponsor since 2012
Sharon Teuscher is an established fine artist currently attending Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) earning a BFA in Fine Art and minor in Art Therapy with a concentration in painting, drawing and ceramic art. Her work has been recognized with awards at the state and regional level. A recent self-portrait painting earned her a “Best in Show” award as part of the Sean Christopher Gallery of Columbus “Young Hearts” show; a juried show of featuring work of current CCAD students addressing the theme The Color of Love. Upon completing her BFA in Fine Art, she will earn teaching certification and teach at the high school level while exploring therapeutic applications for the creative process. For more information, email to Steuscher.1@go.ccad.edu, or call 330-936-1331.
