We're excited about the next Social Media Breakfast/East Bay. We weren't able to pull of an April breakfast, so we're making up for it in May with a great sponsor (so there's no cost for the breakfast) and an amazing speaker.

Oracle is sponsoring the breakfast; an Oracle representative will join us and make a brief presentation. Then we'll hear from Daniel Stein, a digital marketing and consumer engagement expert who founded Evolution Bureau in 2000. Recognized for pushing industry boundaries, Daniel's "never get too comfortable" attitude and constant experimentation with new forms of media keep him at the forefront of digital marketing.

Supporting national brands, Daniel has been behind some of the most viral campaigns in Internet history, including ElfYourself for OfficeMax, Ms. Dewey for Microsoft and Mindfreak for A&E.

Daniel will speak on finding ways to activate social media to produce action. He recently wrote a piece on the topic for Mashable.

Join Daniel on Facebook or follow him on Twitter.

The highlight of these breakfasts, of course, is the opportunity to meet, talk and make connections with people who share your interest in social media.

Your SMBEB organizations -- Shel Holtz, JD Lasica and Kenny Lauer -- are looking forward to seeing you at 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 14, at the Oakland Buttercup Grill & Bar.