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Each year for the last three, AOL has been proud to be a part of Social Media Week taking place in New York City. This year, we are excited to work with with creative agencies DDB and Tribal DDB to host an exclusive series of panels and workshops at our New York headquarters for Social Media Week. Covering everything from gaming to music, customer service to social upheavals and everything in between, there is something for everybody to engage in.

The best part? It's open to everyone! Therefore, we not only invite you but encourage you to sign up, speak up and share our great program with clients, colleagues and friends of social media. It's all free.

Here is the panel and workshop schedule for Social Media Week at AOL's HQ:

Wednesday, February 20th:

• 1-2pm - Social Strategy: The Age of the Alchemist (workshop)
• 1-2PM - Using Social Media to Help Communities (panel)
• 4-5pm - Social In Real Life (panel), followed by Happy Hour

Thursday, February 21st:

• 1-2pm - Changing Expectations of Customer Service (panel)
• 4-5pm - The Vibrant New Ecosystem of Music and Brands (panel), followed by Happy Hour and exclusive set by DJ Bunny Ears

Friday, February 22nd:

• 1-2pm - Capturing the Attention of the Young Digerati (panel)
• 4-5pm - You Said You 'Like' Me But We Never Do Anything Together (panel), followed by Happy Hour

Now in its 5th year, Social Media Week is dedicated to exploring the social, cultural and economic impact of social media. Their mission is to help people and organizations connect through collaboration, learning and the sharing of ideas and information.

To RSVP to our panels during Social Media Week, click here and RSVP to the ones you would like to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

.@aol hosts @socialmediaweek panels in NYC! aol.it/YgWkXT

- AOL PR (@AOLPR) February 14, 2013

The PawNation Pet Rally was a purrrrr-fect success, taking place in New York City's Tompkins Square Park this past Saturday, April 14. Featurinh more than 400 dogs -- and cats, the event was sponsored by AOL and BermanBraun to celebrate the official relaunch of PawNation. The New York Post took notice of the event and PawNation which was recently named the Web's #1 Pet Content site* and the #2 Community Pet site,** also posted a recap.

PawNation columnist and YouTube star Randall, known for his narration of the viral "Honey Badger" video, emceed the Pet Rally and surprised and delighted the crowd all day with his infamous narration skills. Randall led participants in both a pet/owner lookalike contest as well as a pet pageant with competitive rounds testing pets' talent, runway walk, costume and kissability.

When not mingling with Randall or fawning over the puppies at the adoption truck, dog owners and their pets posed for glamour shots in front of a PawNation step and repeat, received paw-dicurs from Salty Dog Groomers and cuddled with Champ, Bayer's adorable puppy mascot. The North Shore Animal Adoption Truck was also on hand and found new homes for six lucky pets. Lunch for pet owners was provided by the Gorilla Cheese Truck and Eddie's Pizza Truck, and treats for pups came from Bocce's Bakery Bike.

Look for the first video of Randall recapping the event on Wednesday on PawNation.com.

*March 2012 comScore Media Metrix, Custom Category built by AOL
**March 2012 comScore Media Metrix

.@PawNation Event Draws Pet Crowd to Park aol.it/ISUBjK

- AOL PR (@AOLPR) April 16, 2012