Today we’d like to share a special bonus-post from our compatriots at Saatchi Los Angeles. They’re team recently attended a day of social media fun at the LA Paley Center. Pictures and insights below. Many thanks to Claudia Yuskoff, Rita Sweeney, Kassi Horn, Tomos Evans and Erin Schlissel for helping put this together.

Last week, the SaatchiLA Social team hit the traffic-filled streets of Los Angeles during Social Media Week. Here’s a snap shot of the week and in the spirit of Social, a few take-aways by each member from our team in less than 140 characters.

It was a full day of Social awesomeness at the Paley Center for Media

For companies big and small looking to create a social media presence, think critically, strategically, and know your audience. Erin Schlissel – Assistant Account Executive

Panelists deep in thought at the Branding your Social Enterprise with Integrity panel.

Facebook #timeline creates a scrapbook-like experience to capture a person’s entire life. Who else is excited to scan childhood photos? Rita Sweeney  – Social Media Engagement Manager

Tweeting away at the Social Media for Business Panel.

“In today’s world, every company is a media company. Instructions: Create, execute, monitor. Rinse & repeat.”  Inspired by the ladies of SMW, Kassi Horn – Social Media Engagement Manager

Full house at the SMWLA - Fashion Panel: Taking Fashion to New Heights.

Brands that channel the power of personalized content and real-time connections will have a leg up on the competition. – Claudia Yuskoff – Social Media Engagement Manager

Panelist at the SMWLA - Fashion Panel: Taking Fashion to New Heights

Our modest Director of Social Engagement, Tom Evans— a man of few words—in attendance at one of the panels.

Los Angelenos at the Paley Center for Media, Closing Party.

Cheers to a successful Social Media Week! – Closing Party at the Paley Center for Media.

You’ve heard it from us—now tell us what you experienced during Social Media Week in your part of the world?