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Happy New Year everyone!

Believe it or not, we launched Clever Girls Collective just seven short months ago. We hit the ground running, working with incredible clients like Yummie Tummie, Timex, Dell, Swash (Tide), Suave, and Revlon. We saw many of you at BlogHer, Blogalicious and, of course, participating in our Twitter parties.  The holidays were the first time we stopped to catch our breath! (Whew!)

Now that all the presents have been opened and the chocolates eaten (except for the yucky fruit-filled ones), we're ready to get back to it, and we're excited to share a BIG plan we've been working on.

The Influencer is YOU
As you know - because you are one of them - women who engage in social media activities are some of the most authentic, connected, trusted, and vocal influencers not only online, but "in real life."

Join the Silicon Valley Asian American Voices Project Twitter Party

Please join the Clever Girls Collective and Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) for a Twitter Party to discuss the Silicon Valley Asian American Voices Project.

When: Tuesday, March 16, at 3PM EST/12PM PST

Where: on Twitter -- follow the #aavoices hashtag

How to Participate:

1. RSVP here.
2. Follow @CleverGirlsColl and @aavoices
3. Hang out on Twitter during the party
4. Respond to tweets using the #aavoices tag!

About the Silicon Valley Asian American Voices

The trailer above is for the Silicon Valley Asian American Voices documentary video project, coordinated by Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI), a client of Clever Girls Collective.

The documentary follows the stories—the successes, hardships, and hopes—of three Asian American immigrants in Silicon Valley. It shows their struggles, and also the solutions they find, as they navigate a new culture and language.

As the stories of these three immigrants unfold, it becomes clear that their success at overcoming barriers like access to health care, is tied to the strength and support of the community. It's also moving to see how their contributions to the community make it even stronger. It's a reciprocal relationship.

Silicon Valley Asian American Voices project has three goals:

1. Educate the community on the history, experiences, barriers to success, and community contributions of Asian American immigrants in Silicon Valley
2. Identify key policy issues that facilitate the integration of Asian American immigrant communities; and
3. Foster cross-cultural understanding among various ethnic communities.

Learn more and get involved!

• Watch the film trailer. Then go see the full film when it is screened on March 20 in conjunction with the San Francisco Film Festival. Events and discussion groups are free.  Visit their website for more details.
• Check out the AA Voices Facebook page and enter the Facebook contest! They are giving away 2 tickets to the SF AA Film Festival starting March 2nd.
• Post a link to website on your Facebook and tweet about it -- make sure to follow @aavoices!
• Join the Twitter Party on March 16 from 12 to 1pm PST. 

Project Runway Twitter Party Week 8 Sponsored by e.l.f. Cosmetics and Atari!

Dear Clever Friends,

RSVP HERE!

Please join the Clever Girls Collective  for our weekly Project Runway Twitter party, 60 minutes of Project Runway talk, prizes, and fun!

When: Thursday, March 4, at 10PM EST *AND* PST (2 parties, two chances to win!)

Where: Twitter follow the #cgc (Clever Girls Collective) hashtag

Tonight's sponsors are e.l.f. Cosmetics and Atari's Project Runway Game for the Nintendo Wii!

Clever Girls Collective are proud supporters and evangelists of mom-owned businesses and for our Twitter parties we are delighted to partner with the mompreneurs of Mom Made That!

Sheila, Cat, and Stefania

How to Participate:

1. Leave your Twitter handle here.
   
2. Follow @CleverGirlsColl
3. Show some sponsor love: Follow: @askelf @momspark @oopsy @chocolatelushes
4. Hang out on Twitter during the party, answering questions and sharing your best Project Runway snark commentary!
5. Tweet your answer to the @CleverGirlsColl questions
6. Make sure to include the #cgc tag!
7. Clever Girls Collective picks a winner at random from the tagged answers and the RSVPs.  An excellent time is had by all!

PRIZES! Clever Girls Collective will be giving away the prizes to attendees who respond to questions, are following @clevergirlscoll, and who are using the #cgc hashtag in their responses! Tonight we are giving away:e.l.f Master Makeup Kit—$40 value! (1 per party!)

Seriously this has everything (and we mean everything!) you need to rock any make-up look. From the smoky eye to "80's prom"--do it all with this master makeup palette. The convenient makeup collection for eyes, lips and face that allows you to be your own makeup artist whenever, wherever. A great value for any makeup lover!! An all-in-one compact including the must have makeup essentials, in mini, medium and large sizes! Create any look that reflects your personal style. The small sleek design is great for on the go beauty touchups

$25 e.l.f. gift certificate (1 per party!)

That's $25 in your pocket to spend on the latest spring looks from e.l.f.  Lip gloss? Eye shadow? Bronzer?  It's up to you!  And since most items on the e.l.f. site cost between $1-$3, that $25 will go a long way.

Atari Project Runway game for Wii a $39.99 value! (1 copy per party)

One Day You’re In, And the Next Day You’re Out!

Join Heidi, Tim, Nina, and Michael as you face the fiercest challenges of your fashion career. Project Runway lets you play through whole Season of wild and wonderful fashion challenges. From creating a look for a rock star to designing the next high school uniform, the pressure is on to take your personal sense of style to the next level. Nearly unlimited options for style, fabric, and color with a multitude of choices for models, make up, and hair. There’s even a Wii Balance Board™ option to strut your design down the catwalk.

Click this link www.atari.com/elfrunway for a special e.l.f. offer of $5 off the game and free shipping.  Plus the first 1,000 orders get a free e.l.f. lip gloss!

And our Mom Spark community prizes are:

OOPS I DROPPED MY CUPCAKE 2010 CANVAS BAGS (East Coast Party)
An affordable, environment friendly tote! Great for carrying books or groceries. Slim design allows for easy storage. 100% cotton, reinforced stitching on handles.

Oopsy - @Oopsy_

$11.95

 

 Gourmet Assorted Cake Bites Covered in Chocolate (West Coast Party)

Our assorted mini cake bites are made from all natural ingredients and they are 100% hand dipped and decorated. Every Cakebite is dipped in milk, 72% dark or white chocolate. We use only the freshest ingredients and the finest chocolates imported direct from Belgium to make these delicious desserts.

Chocolate Lushes - @ChocolateLushes

$23.00

SHOW OUR SPONSORS SOME TWITTER LOVE!

@eyeslipsface@momspark @oopsy @chocolatelushes

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Remember to join the Clever 1000, our initiative to gather together 1000 of the most powerful social media mavens and natural-born influencers in the social media-sphere. Do you love to blog, Facebook, Twitter, Whirrl or Flickr? Are you the mayor of your local coffeeshop or a closet Samantha Ronson on blip.fm?  Then we want to hear from you. If you thrive on collaborating with other like minded-women (and a few men!), join us today

ABOUT CLEVER GIRLS COLLECTIVE

Clever Girls Collective believes that the right guide makes social media for business as simple as having a conversation. It works like this:

• Someone finds a great product, website or social cause
• She tells all of her friends about it
• They try it, love it and tell all their friends
• Who all go try it, too

Finding the right people to start that chain reaction — that’s our specialty. We know how to find the influencers who:

• Like to try new things
• Have loads of friends
• Are social media power users
• Excel at communicating in person and online

Through them we help you reach a staggering number of customers, in a way that continues to expand over time, with solutions that are targeted, customizable and measurable.

We are Clever Girls Collective, a social media agency founded by three women who decided to use their deep marketing experience, and broad social network relationships, for good.

We understand product launches, viral campaigns, promotional giveaways and how to build a following, all on tight deadlines and shoestring — or huge — budgets.

As new media consultants and professional bloggers, we three co-founders —Stefania Pomponi Butler, Sheila Bernus Dowd and Cat Lincoln — all know first hand what makes someone want to write a review post, R/T your coupon code, and become your Facebook Fan.

...remember to RSVP!

Project Runway Week 6 Sponsored by Root Candles

Dear Clever Friends,

Please join the Clever Girls Collective  for our weekly Project Runway Twitter party, 60 minutes of Project Runway talk, prizes, and fun!

When: Thursday, Feb 18, at 10PM EST *AND* PST (2 parties, two chances to win!)

Where: Twitter follow the #cgc (Clever Girls Collective) hashtag

Tonight's sponsor is Root Candles, makers of gorgeous -- and gorgeously scented! -- decorative candles. More from their site:

Root continues to inspire and enhance homes with the finest decorative candles on the market. Whether you want a sophisticated dinner candle, an elegant gift candle, unique pillar designs, inspirational candles or another eye-catching design, Root has a decorative candle that is ideal for your needs.

Clever Girls Collective are proud supporters and evangelists of mom-owned businesses and for our Twitter parties we are delighted to partner with the mompreneurs of Mom Made That!

We hope to tweet you there! Please RSVP today.

Sincerely,

Sheila, Cat, and Stefania

How to Participate:

1. Leave your Twitter handle here on the RSVP form.
2. Follow @CleverGirlsColl
3. Show some sponsor love: Follow @rootcandlesbuzz @momspark @myrosebudlips and @passion4beauty
4. Hang out on Twitter during the party, answering questions and sharing your best Project Runway snark commentary!
5. Tweet your answer to the questions
6. Make sure to include the #cgc tag!
7. Clever Girls Collective picks a winner at random from the tagged answers and the RSVPs.  An excellent time is had by all!

PRIZES!

Clever Girls Collective will be giving away the prizes to attendees who respond to questions, are following @clevergirlscoll, and who are using the #cgc hashtag in their responses!

Tonight we are giving away two luxuriously scented candles from Root Candles:

Legacy by Root Metrolight Candle in Flowering Jasmine fragrance with a beautiful garden bouquet of roses lilies, jasmine and fresh greens. Spring is in the air!

 

Hope candle that benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure©. Each fragrance was developed to stimulate the senses and to inspire an overall feeling of wellness and hope. Ten percent of the retail price of the Hope Candle presented by Legacy by Root will support Susan G. Komen for the Cure with a minimum guaranteed donation of $25,000.
Value: $30

Sign up for the Root Candles newsletter and stay up to date with the newest style and fragrances!

And our Mom Spark community prizes are:

Single Rosebud Clips - 2010 Collection of Set Hope Free (East Coast Party)

Hair clip that will go with anything, anytime, anywhere... Twisted to form a beautiful piece that will make everyone take a second look. Silk rosebud embellished with beautiful vintage crystals. Wearable art that is hand made.

Rosebud Lips - @myrosebudlips
value: $16

Green Pearl and Peridot Swarovski Necklace (West Coast Party)

The sparkle from the Swarovski crystals compliments the mint green pearls in the best possible way. This piece is soft and at the same time captivating. It can easily be worn on casual and formal outfits. Truly one of a kind!

Passion for Beauty - @passion4beauty
value: $20.00

SHOW OUR SPONSORS SOME TWITTER LOVE!

@rootcandlesbuzz

@momspark

@myrosebudlips

@passion4beauty

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Don't forget to join the Clever 1000, our initiative to gather together 1000 of the most powerful social media mavens and natural-born influencers in the social media-sphere. Do you love to blog, Facebook, Twitter, Whirrl or Flickr? Are you the mayor of your local coffeeshop or a closet Samantha Ronson on blip.fm?  Then we want to hear from you. If you thrive on collaborating with other like minded-women (and a few men!), join us today

ABOUT CLEVER GIRLS COLLECTIVE

Clever Girls Collective believes that the right guide makes social media for business as simple as having a conversation. It works like this:

• Someone finds a great product, website or social cause
• She tells all of her friends about it
• They try it, love it and tell all their friends
• Who all go try it, too

Finding the right people to start that chain reaction — that’s our specialty. We know how to find the influencers who:

• Like to try new things
• Have loads of friends
• Are social media power users
• Excel at communicating in person and online

Through them we help you reach a staggering number of customers, in a way that continues to expand over time, with solutions that are targeted, customizable and measurable.

We are Clever Girls Collective, a social media agency founded by three women who decided to use their deep marketing experience, and broad social network relationships, for good.

We understand product launches, viral campaigns, promotional giveaways and how to build a following, all on tight deadlines and shoestring — or huge — budgets.

As new media consultants and professional bloggers, we three co-founders —Stefania Pomponi Butler, Sheila Bernus Dowd and Cat Lincoln — all know first hand what makes someone want to write a review post, R/T your coupon code, and become your Facebook Fan.

Project Runway Week 5 Twitter Party Sponsored by HTC DROID ERIS and Verizon

Dear Clever Friends,

Please join the Clever Girls Collective  for our weekly Project Runway Twitter party, 60 minutes of Project Runway talk, prizes, and fun!

When: Thursday, Feb 11, at 10PM EST *AND* PST (2 parties, two chances to win!)

Where: Twitter follow the #cgc (Clever Girls Collective) hashtag

Tonight's sponsor is the HTC DROID ERIS. (Note: Winners must have Verizon or be willing to activate the phones at their nearest Verizon store. Activation not included.) More about them from their site:

Project Runway Week 4 Twitter Party Sponsored by Bioéthique Organic Cosmetics!

Dear Clever Friends,

Please join the Clever Girls Collective  for our weekly Project Runway Twitter party, 60 minutes of Project Runway talk, prizes, and fun!

When: Thursday, Feb 4, at 10PM EST *AND* PST (2 parties, two chances to win!)

Where: Twitter follow the #cgc (Clever Girls Collective) hashtag

Tonight's sponsor is Bioéthique Organic Cosmetics! More about them from their site:

Giveaway: Share the Valentine's Day love with See's Candy!

The Clever Girls are delighted to work with See's Candy on an exciting Valentine's Day contest designed to get everyone's favorite candies into your hands in time for Valentine's Day!  Many of your favorite bloggers are in on the fun which means that you have lots of chances to win a very sweet prize: two pounds of assorted chocolates in the See's Candy Red Signature Box to keep or to share. You decide!

The contest begins today, Monday, February 1, and ends Friday, February 5.

The Heart Truth® and National Wear Red Day Twitter Party! Join us on 2/5/10!

We are honored and excited to be part of an initiative promoting The Heart Truth® and National Wear Red Day, Friday, February 5. The Heart Truth is a national awareness campaign designed to warn women of their #1 health threat, heart disease. The Heart Truth created and introduced the Red Dress as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness in 2002 to deliver an urgent wake-up call to American women.

The Red Dress® reminds women of the need to protect their heart health, and inspires them to take action. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute  continues to lead  the nation in a landmark heart health awareness movement that is being embraced by millions who share the common goal of greater awareness and better heart health for all women.

Clever Girls Collective will be holding a Twitter party on National Wear Red Day, February 5th, from 12pm-1pm PST/3pm-4pm EST. We hope that you will not only join us for a fun and informative event, but that you will also be wearing red on that day to help raise awareness that heart disease is the #1 killer of women. To put it in perspective, one in four women dies of heart disease, while one in 30 dies of breast cancer. It also affects a disproportionate number of women of color, particularly African-American and Hispanic women.

Project Runway Week 3 Twitter Party for 1/28/10

Dear Clever Friends,

Please join the Clever Girls Collective  for our weekly Project Runway Twitter party, 60 minutes of Project Runway talk, prizes, and fun!

When: Thursday, Jan 28, at 10PM EST *AND* PST (2 parties, two chances to win!)

Where: Twitter follow the #cgc (Clever Girls Collective) hashtag

Tonight's sponsor is Yummie Tummie! Introducing the new Spring 2010 collection from Yummie Tummie, the beloved shapewear line that gives you support and style.  This season designer Heather Thompson has added several ready-to-wear looks that with smooth and slim you--and are meant to be seen!

Lookout Nashville! The Clever Girls are throwin' a party at Blissdom 2010!

Keep the First Night Bliss Going ‘Til Late!
 
Clever Girls Collective presents Blissful Bubbles + Bites
When:  Thursday, February 4, 2010, 10:30 pm to 12:00 am
Where: Old Hickory Steakhouse at Gaylord Opryland Hotel
Who: YOU!

Toast the start of Blissdom 2010 with the Clever Girls, feather boas and sparkly lip gloss!
 
Revel in the electric energy of the first night, and stay up late dancing at the Clever Girls Collective Blissful Bubbles + Bites party! Indulge in a little late night chocolate fondue and a glass or two of champagne.

And enter to win fun raffle prizes from blogger-loving Clever List sponsors including:
 

Project Runway Twitter Party Week 2–Sponsored by the Clever 1000!

Dear Friends,

First off, we wantto thank you for helping to raise over $1400 (calculated with matching) for Haiti relief.  Our contributions will be matched by the Silicon Valley Community Fund and will be donated directly to the Red Cross. You are the best community evAR, so thank you again.

Please join the Clever Girls Collective  for our weekly Project Runway Twitter party, 60 minutes of Project Runway talk, prizes, and fun!

When: Thursday, Jan 21, at 10PM EST *AND* PST (2 parties, two chances to win!)

Where: Twitter follow the #cgc (Clever Girls Collective) hashtag

Tonight's sponsor is The Clever 1000, our initiative to gather together 1000 of the most powerful social media mavens and natural-born influencers in the social media-sphere. Do you love to blog, Facebook, Twitter, Whirrl or Flickr? Are you the mayor of your local coffeeshop or a closet Samantha Ronson on blip.fm?  Then we want to hear from you. If you thrive on collaborating with other like minded-women (and a few men!), join us today!