Tuesday Talks with Strangers

TUESDAY TALKS

A Simple Yet Effective Process Developing Local Students

Who: Students ,local community leaders, social

Tuesday Talks with Strangers is an evening gathering where guests are introduced to fellow strangers in their local community in a fun social-networking fashion. The event brings everyday conversation to the center-stage and participants explore how talking with other individuals leads to meaningful, lasting relationships in both their personal and professional life.

What: 90-minute student-led conversation

Coordinated by a professional team of local volunteers, Tuesday Talks with Strangers is designed to deliver the only of its kind, community social experience that engages every individual into present local happenings and provides instant volunteer opportunities for the fast-responsive community development programs.

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Where: Multiple strangers-friendly locations When: Selected Tuesdays of each month How: Local speaker, engaging community topic, 30-minute social

Student Outcome: Gain confidence through public speaking, build new and meaningful relationships, expand the understanding of community needs with opportunities to get involved in local projects

Business Impact: Increase brand value, be recognized as community-engaged organization with loyal customers and more

TUESDAY TALKS Creative Marketing Strategy

INVEST IN LOCAL COMMUNITY AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS

Tuesday Talks events come with a powerful combination of online and offline marketing designed to respond to customers’ needs:

EVENT SPONSOR

Stranger-to-Stranger: marketing through student-to-student recommendations Online marketing: utilizing Social Media campaigns and paid marketing on Google AdWords

Sponsor the organization of a Tuesday Talks with Strangers event

Print & handouts: marketing materials handed out in strategic locations.

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Established Partnership To Reach Your Business Goals Differently than other events, by supporting Tuesday Talks, you get a unique opportunity to build a personal connection with local community and directly marketing to your potential customers. Every Tuesday Talks event will benefit your business by:

BENEFITS: promotion on social media & promo materials ❖ reaching out to potential new clients ❖ opportunity to speak for 2 min to participants ❖ spoken recognition at the event ❖ company logo on the event page with link to the website ❖ promotional photos from the event ❖ opportunity to earn a ‘Strangers-Friendly Business’ badge

VENUE / SUPPLIES PARTNER

Increase In Marketing Reach Out: with a target of 500 people per event and reaching out to local students, age 12-19; Brand Positioning: through direct support of community initiatives and providing personalized brand experience;

Provide the space for Tuesday Talks / snacks and refreshments for up to 40 participants

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Exclusive Partnership Benefits: international recognition partnering with a US non-profit and opportunity to receive an early invitation for involvement in future initiatives.

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BENEFITS promotion on social media & promo materials reaching out to potential new clients spoken recognition at the event opportunity to earn a ‘Strangers-Friendly Business’ badge

About the Organizer: Tuesday Talks were originated by Robbie S. Stokes, Jr. — the governmental and corporate event planner and founder of the widely recognized American humanitarian non-profit, I TALK TO STRANGERS (ITTS) Foundation, Inc., headquartered in Cocoa, Florida. ITTS Foundation creates programs and partnerships with organizations that promote enriching dialogue and positive collaborations among strangers, with 100+ coordinated events and projects worldwide. With global reach, ITTS unites various ethnic, racial, political, and socio-economic groups through conversation that are geared to give individuals increased opportunities, experiences, and understandings about the world and the people around them.