Getting to Know the Networking Site for Re:think 2012

This quick guide will help you make the most of your experience at Re:think this year!

The Re:think networking site is located at: http://rethink12.thearf.org.
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Here’s how to get started

1. Go to the “Network” menu on the upper left and click on My Profile to set up your profile!
2. Build your profile and list your blog and Twitter handle, so people can connect with you in other places.
3. Once you’ve created a profile you can navigate to the “my profile” menu under the “Network” menu to "edit profile,"  "edit feeds," and "start a discussion."
4. Choose the “account” link on the right if you wish to change your password, edit your setting, or change your notification and privacy settings.
5. Then start building your network!

Network

It's easy to find and connect with people. Here are some of the ways you can interact with other conference attendees:

• Navigate to the “Network” menu on the top left. From here, you can see a list of attendees who are also on the Re:think 2012 networking site. Choose one of the options under the “Browse Attendees” header to start making contacts. From these menus you can add people as friends, indicate that you’d like to meet them, and send a private message by selecting the “send message” option.
• It's also possible to leave public comments directly on someone's profile by navigating to their profile and choosing the “Leave a note option from the teal menu on the right side.” Just remember: notes are publicly viewable, and messages are private.
• From the  “My Network” option under the “Network” menu, you can keep track of the people you want to and import or export your contacts.
• Try the "search members" box on every page... you'll be amazed at how quickly and easily you can build your network!

Program

The Main Schedule under the Program menu gives you a complete list of times, locations, and speakers for Re:think 2012. You can click on a session to learn more, or click on a speaker’s name to see their picture and read their bio. You can also create your own personalized schedule by clicking on the green boxes next to program titles. To access an easy list of all the programs you want to see, simply click on the teal “Personal Schedule” link on the right side. From here, you can email, print, or export your schedule to your Outlook calendar by clicking on the icons next to Personal Schedule.

To search for programs, simply mouse over the “Program” navigation and select “search.” This makes it so easy to find presentations about the topics you're interested in.

Speakers

From the “Speaker” menu, you will see a one page snapshot view of all the General Session speakers. To see information and bios for all the speakers including Key Issue Forum speakers, select “List of Speakers” from the “Speaker” menu.

Insights Zone

Coming Soon! This menu will feature a full listing of learning sessions, product demonstrations, book signings, and valuable networking opportunities that will occur in the ARF Insights Zone. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about cutting-edge tools and meet key solution providers. 

Awards

The Awards tab displays all of the information you need to know about the ARF David Ogilvy Awards and the ARF Great Mind Awards.

Press

This tab provides members of the press and co-marketing partners with contact information for the ARF marketing department. If you haven't seen the Re:think 2012 mini-mailer yet, you can download a PDF version here.

The Press menu also gives you information on joining our communities on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Finally, check out the “Register” and “Hotel” tabs to sign-up for the conference and take advantage of our limited-time discount hotel rates.  

Tips:

• Click on the Re:think logo on the header from anywhere on the site to go back to the ARF website.

• If you want to turn on or turn off the notification emails, all you do is click on "Account" next to the search bar and then "Want to change your notification and privacy settings?" on the left side.

Our dynamic, Re:think 2012 networking site is powered by Crowdvine.
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We look forward to seeing you online!