YouToo Social Media Conference Sponsorship
We want to express our sincere thanks to the 2013 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!
2013 Conference Sponsors
The College of Communication and Information
Sponsor since 2008; Host, Session,Gift Sponsor
Four academic programs united in July 2002 to establish the College of Communication and Information. The Schools of Communication Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication, Library and Information Science and Visual Communication Design joined in one college to create a unique learning community in the fields of communication, information and integrative research. Now the College of Communication and Information celebrates its tenth anniversary as it continues to collaborate on industry and theoretical research while providing excellent education for the next generations of communicators and leaders. http://www.kent.edu/cci
In its 75th year, the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Kent State University is a leading accredited school with cutting-edge curriculum and facilities. The School’s mission is focused on understanding the media marketplace and media-related careers while providing professional undergraduate and master’s programs within the liberal arts tradition. The School teaches its students to gather information, to present it clearly and to think critically within a legal and ethical framework. It serves as a resource for professional practitioners, for media consumers and for Kent State University. http://jmc.kent.edu
In its 75th year, the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Kent State University is a leading accredited school with cutting-edge curriculum and facilities. The School’s mission is focused on understanding the media marketplace and media-related careers while providing professional undergraduate and master’s programs within the liberal arts tradition. The School teaches its students to gather information, to present it clearly and to think critically within a legal and ethical framework. It serves as a resource for professional practitioners, for media consumers and for Kent State University. http://jmc.kent.edu
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 15 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 managed and outsourced information technology solutions 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.twc.com, www.twcbc.com and www.twcmedia.com.
Robert J. Events & Catering
Sponsor since 2012
Robert J. Events & Catering is a full service hospitality company that prides itself on professionalism and exceptional customer care. The off-site catering division serves a wide variety of unique venues throughout northeast Ohio including the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Akron Art Museum and Kent State University. The training division specializes in customized business and dining etiquette training programs, as well as hospitality training and consulting. For more information or to arrange for a consultation, please visit http://www.RobertJEvents.com/ or call 330-724-2211
Akron Children's Hospital
Sponsor since 2013
Ranked a Best Children's Hospital by US News & World Report, Akron Children's is the largest pediatric provider in northeast Ohio. With two pediatric hospitals, and 20 primary care and 67 pediatric specialty locations, we handle more than 600,000 patient visits a year. We also serve as a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University, and offer a number of pediatric subspecialty fellowship programs. We are committed to providing quality, family-centered care, and improving the treatment of childhood illness and injury through research.
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!
Regional Marketing Alliance
Sponsor since 2010
The Regional Marketing Alliance (RMA) of Northeast Ohio is the governing body of the Cleveland Plus campaign, overseeing the day-to-day operations of Northeast Ohio’s first and only regional marketing initiative. With a newly-appointed regionally diverse governing council, RMA works closely with the region’s major metropolitan chambers of commerce and other economic development organizations to help attract business and talent to our region. RMA works to disseminate positive news both locally and nationally, and raise the profile of Northeast Ohio as a great place to visit, live and do business. http://www.clevelandplus.com.
Oliver Printing
Sponsor since 2013
Oliver Printing is a fourth generation, family owned company, in business for 86 years. We have a state-of-the-art facility with vast printing, fulfillment, bindery, assembly and kit packing capabilities and a highly experienced, knowledgeable staff. Oliver also offers structural design and digital die-cutting to round out our communication manufacturing capabilities. Known for a unique blend of white glove service and boutique quality outcomes, Oliver offers customers the advantages of a smaller company—flexibility, accessibility and responsiveness—together with the stability and resources of a much larger firm.
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.
The Buzz Maker! LLC
Sponsor since 2010
The Buzz Maker! LLC specializes in public relations, consulting, strategic communications, media relations, and marketing communications services. Tracy L. Teuscher, APR, President has more than a decade of proven experience including nearly 15 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry. The Buzz Maker! has has provided a variety professional services to more than 20 companies and more than 25 brands since 2005 including Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, Suntrol, Motorz TV and more. Teuscher is an active member of PRSA serving as a board member for Akron PRSA, and as a YouToo conference development co-chair. 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.
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.
