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We have a VERY exciting announcement regarding the future of Social Media Week London, and we wanted you to be the first to know!

You may have already seen, the first few cities returning for September's Social Media Week lineup have been released. This September, London, Social Media Week's second largest city, will also be joining this initial lineup!

For three consecutive years, Chinwag has hosted SMW London which will be moving from February to it's new September home as of 2012 onwards.

You may well have heard about the latest in our Chinwag Insight series, the Psychology of Online Influence, taking place on Thurs 3rd May. You'll be glad to know we've recently added to our impressive speaker line-up.

Along with our previously announced speakers, we'll be joined by the wonderful Elizabeth Kessick, Head of Insight at JustGiving and Dr Barbie Clarke, Founder and Managing Director of Family Kids and Youth.

UKTI Trade and Investment are running a high profile Trade Mission to China from 28th May - 1st June 2012, led by Lord Green, Minister of State for Trade & Investment.

The multi-sector mission is timed to coincide with the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) and will also include a "UK Day" Showcase with networking and bespoke b2b meetings, networking with Chinese government officials and more.

To apply, complete this application form and return to Allegra at B-to-B (details on form or below). Closing date for applications is Friday 20th April.

A new study released by global interactive marketing provider, ExactTarget, found that nearly half of UK consumers interact with brands on Facebook and nearly a quarter of those are more likely to make a purchase from that brand.

Based on more than 1,404 consumer interviews and surveys, The Social Profile UK research report is the latest in ExactTarget’s Subscribers Fans and Followers research series to explore UK consumer behavior across email, Twitter and Facebook.

The first batch of early-bird tickets have just been released for Chinwag Insight: The Psychology of Online Influence, a half-day conference on 3rd May in London that uses psychology to help marketers understand influence, decision-making, behaviour and intent.

An afternoon spent extracting meaning from a sea of numbers? We're looking forward to it, too! What better time to grab an early-bird ticket and for Chinwaggers (you'll need to login, or register if you're not a member already) there's a limited-time special offer to save an extra £50.