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Content Strategy Seattle
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Monthly meetups connecting content strategists, content designers, UX writers, and more. Seattle-based, worldwide reach. https://meetup.com/Content-Strategy-Seattle

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Join a few of our friends from New Zealand as they explore practical methods for diagnosing how your #content performs in #AI tools as part of Content Strategy Seattle's next event:

📅 6 p.m. PDT/9 p.m. EDT October 14
🔗 RSVP for Zoom URL: www.meetup.com/content-stra...
Symptoms First, Cures Later, Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Your content is being consumed and your customers' queries answered on your behalf by AI tools you don't control. What can you do about it, and where should you start? In
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September 30, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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When marketing, product, support, and #AI all define the same promise differently, customers notice.

In our September talk, Sarah Johnson explains how “meaning drift” creates friction and how #content-first #design can help.

📼 Full event recording: youtu.be/eQqOMzktpps
September 13, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Join Content Strategy Seattle at 6 p.m. PDT (9 p.m. EDT) Sept. 9 for Sarah Johnson’s talk on how content-first design can align teams, sharpen decisions, and build customer trust — especially when AI enters the mix.

📩 RSVP: www.meetup.com/content-stra...
Event graphic for Content Strategy Seattle featuring Sarah Johnson, founder and content-strategy consultant at Content-First Design. Text reads: “September 9, 2026 — How Content-First Design Builds Alignment and Trust.” A portrait of Johnson appears on the left against a teal gradient background.
August 30, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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🌟🌟 Content Strategy Seattle exclusive: Discounted LavaCon registration 🌟🌟

Missed your chance for free LavaCon tix during our event last week? Our host Jack Molisani is now offering discounted LavaCon registration.

🎫 Use code #CSSeattle at lavacon.org
📼 Event recording: youtu.be/KypgPwjgVqQ
Career Advancement Through Personal Branding
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August 22, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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We're looking forward to seeing everyone again at tomorrow's event!

There's still time to RSVP (and it's free): www.meetup.com/content-stra...
Career Advancement Through Personal Branding, Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
In some cases, personal branding might come down to a simple question: What should people ask you about? At some conferences and events, attendees’ name tags may include t
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August 18, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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You've likely seen or worn a sticker like this at a conference or event. But have you considered it as a personal branding strategy?

Jack Molisani talks thru tips for promoting your corporate value as a #content professional in our Aug. 19 virtual event.

📩 RSVP: www.meetup.com/content-stra...
Sticker that says "Hello, my name is," with a space for writing a name, and "Ask me about," with a space for writing info.
August 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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We had a fantastic crowd of content strategists at Life on Mars last night. Thanks to everyone who dropped in!

Stay tuned for info about our next virtual event in August.
Crowd gathering at bar for event for Content Strategy Seattle
July 24, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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At the very least, our happy hour tomorrow offers a great chance to get out of the heat. 😎🥵 See you at Life on Mars!

🔗 RSVP: www.meetup.com/content-stra...
Pink promotional graphic for Content Strategy Seattle’s Summer Happy Hour, featuring people socializing at Life on Mars, a record-filled bar. Text reads: “5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 22, Life on Mars, 722 E. Pike St., Seattle. Food and drinks for purchase · Book giveaways.” Seattle skyline graphics appear along the bottom.
July 21, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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It's not often that content strategists from across Seattle get to meet in person. But we'll have the opportunity next week.

📖 Join us and maybe come away with a few free books!

RSVP: www.meetup.com/content-stra...
Pink promotional graphic for Content Strategy Seattle’s Summer Happy Hour, featuring people socializing at Life on Mars, a record-filled bar. Text reads: “5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 22, Life on Mars, 722 E. Pike St., Seattle. Food and drinks for purchase · Book giveaways.” Seattle skyline graphics appear along the bottom.
July 15, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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If you're looking for work (or think you will be soon), and you missed our June 10 virtual talk with @originalalexa.bsky.social, you'll want to set aside some time to check out her great tips in this event recording:

📼 www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI9i...

Huge thanks to Alexa and everyone who attended!
How to Survive and Thrive After a Layoff
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June 26, 2026 at 1:32 AM
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🗣️ "We want more in-person events."
👂🏼 "We got you."

Join us at 5:30 p.m. PDT July 22 in Life on Mars' wonderful Vinyl Room for Content Strategy Seattle's Summer Happy Hour! Food and drink available for purchase. And we have books to give away, as well!

RSVP: www.meetup.com/content-stra...
Pink promotional graphic for Content Strategy Seattle’s Summer Happy Hour, featuring socializing at Life on Mars. Text reads: “5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 22, Life on Mars, 722 E. Pike St., Seattle. Food and drinks for purchase · Book giveaways.” Seattle skyline graphics appear along the bottom.
June 24, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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Our free June event is coming up soon. And it's relevant regardless of where you sit in the world of #content.

✍️ Sign up: www.meetup.com/content-stra...

#contentstrategy #lookingforwork
How to Survive and Thrive After a Layoff, Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
This talk is for anyone who is concerned about being laid off in These Unprecedented Times and those who are experiencing a layoff. Drawn from her personal experience and
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June 4, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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You've been laid off. Or you think you will be.

How do you prepare? How do you cope?

Alexa Apallas (@originalalexa.bsky.social) of Google shares tips during Content Strategy Seattle's next event:

🕕 6 p.m. PDT/9 p.m. EDT
📅 Wednesday, June 10
📩 RSVP: www.meetup.com/content-stra...
Slide for Content Strategy Seattle event dated June 10, 2026. The slide headline reads “How to Survive and Thrive After a Layoff.” It features a headshot of speaker Alexa K. Apallas on the left, smiling outdoors. Text below identifies her as a Senior UX writer/content designer at Google. The Content Strategy Seattle logo appears in the bottom right corner.
May 26, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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Huge thanks to Sandie Markle of @blueberri.co for a great presentation this past week!

📼 Check out the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dair...
Structuring Content for Platforms You Don't Control or Own
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May 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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See you tomorrow night?

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Structuring Content for Platforms You Don't Control or Own, Wed, May 13, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Most content teams now distribute their content through platforms and partners they do not own — including social platforms, syndication partners, apps, and automated disco
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May 12, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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How do you structure #content with an eye toward the platforms you *don't* completely control? Join Sandie Markle of @blueberri.co as she shares tips in our next event:

🕕 6 pm PDT (9 pm EDT)
📅 Wednesday, May 13
📩 Register: www.meetup.com/content-stra...
Event graphic for “Structuring Content for Platforms You Don’t Control or Own” with speaker Sandie Markle (Blueberri), May 13, 2026, Content Strategy Seattle.
April 28, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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How are your #content templates like a capsule wardrobe?
@erikaheald.bsky.social explains as part of her April Content Strategy Seattle talk: "Scaling Content Creation With the Right Building Blocks"

📼 Event recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3I0...
April 22, 2026 at 10:25 PM
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See you tomorrow at our event with Erika Heald!

RSVP: www.meetup.com/content-stra...
Scaling Content Creation With the Right Building Blocks, Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Most content teams don’t struggle with creativity. They struggle with repeatability. ‍ Without a shared taxonomy, reusable templates, and clear guidelines, teams end up rei
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April 14, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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How do you actually scale #content without losing consistency ... or your sanity?

Join Erika Heald as she talks through solutions in Content Strategy Seattle's next event, one week from today.

🎟️ Join us: www.meetup.com/content-stra...
Scaling Content Creation With the Right Building Blocks, Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Most content teams don’t struggle with creativity. They struggle with repeatability. ‍ Without a shared taxonomy, reusable templates, and clear guidelines, teams end up rei
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April 8, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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We're thrilled to have Erika Heald join us in April to talk through ways to tame #content chaos. And if you attend, you may get a chance to score her new book (contentfoundationsbook.com/product/cont...).

🕕 6 pm PDT (9 pm EDT)
📅 Wednesday, April 15
📩 Register: www.meetup.com/content-stra...
Scaling Content Creation With the Right Building Blocks, Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Most content teams don’t struggle with creativity. They struggle with repeatability. ‍ Without a shared taxonomy, reusable templates, and clear guidelines, teams end up rei
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March 29, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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What technical skills do you actually need to succeed as a #content designer? @pdstafford.bsky.social of #UX Content Collective joined us last week to walk through them.

Relive it here:

📼 www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDbO...
March 24, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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See you tomorrow at our event with Patrick Stafford!

RSVP: www.meetup.com/content-stra...
Why Content Design Is Becoming More Technical — and How to Adapt, Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Content design is going through a massive shift, but it's not all about AI. More companies are now expecting content designers to understand how their text surfaces in the
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March 18, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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Our next free virtual event is fast approaching:

🎤 Patrick Stafford (UX Content Collective)
📅 6–7:30 PM PDT March 18
💻 Online

We’ll explore how content design is becoming more technical — and the skills content practitioners need to keep up.

RSVP:
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Why Content Design Is Becoming More Technical — and How to Adapt, Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Content design is going through a massive shift, but it's not all about AI. More companies are now expecting content designers to understand how their text surfaces in the
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March 11, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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Our friends in Portland have a great virtual event tonight. And you don't have to be in Portland (or even close) to participate.

Info: www.meetup.com/content-stra...
Virtual Happy Hour: Content & Chill, Tue, Mar 3, 2026, 5:00 PM | Meetup
**Join fellow content pros for an interactive virtual roundtable conversation.** **Bring your questions, challenges, or frustrations—or share your expertise and perspective
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March 3, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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It's true: As a #content designer, you're expected to do more technical work than ever before. How do you prepare?

Patrick Stafford (@pdstafford.bsky.social) walks us thru this in our next virtual event, 6 p.m. PDT (9 p.m. EDT) March 18.

RSVP for URL: www.meetup.com/content-stra...
Flier for "Why Content Design Is Becoming More Technical and How to Adapt," a Content Strategy Seattle event with Patrick Stafford of UX Content Collective on March 18, 2026
February 27, 2026 at 10:38 PM