Dify Social® marketers are actively involved in the following Melbourne, Australia networking groups’ activities & events…
BNI Yarra Business Partners, Melbourne Zoo (Melbourne Central) VIC
Dify Social's Adrian Merendino holds the Marketing - Social Media Marketing "seat" (held since Feb 2018). Chapter meets on Wednesdays from 7.00-8.30am. Meetings in-person 3 times a month and once a month on Zoom (Week two, but subject to change). For more information, see the chapter website or Facebook page.
Strategic business marketing referral partners in the chapter include:
BNI Elevate Yarraville, Kindred Studios (Melbourne - Geelong) VIC
Steve Hubbard holds the Marketing - Social Media Marketing seat. Chapter meets on Wednesdays from 3.45-5.30pm. 'Hybrid' meetings in-person on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month and on Zoom on the alternate weeks (subject to change). For more information, see the chapter website or Facebook page.
Strategic business marketing referral partners in the chapter include:
BNI Australia
BNI is the world's leading business networking and referral organisation. To find a chapter near you search here.
Dify Social has been part of BNI Australia since 2013 and as a result has an extensive network of small business relationships.
Strategic cross-chapter business marketing referral partners include:
Footscray Traders - Future Footscray “Meet n Mingle”
Local traders networking get-together held monthly at a Footscray Trader venue. Steve Hubbard is a founding member of the "Relaunched" FTA and former VP & Secretary. See Website for membership Facebook page events for details - including Collins & Co's Western Region Business Club.
City of Maribyrnong - Business, VIC
Connecting business in Maribyrnong, Melbourne VIC. Refer Love Your Local website for Dify Social's directory listing.
DIFY Social has been selected by City of Maribyrnong as a Preferred Business Supplier in the Business Elevate Program.
See Dify Social listing under Marketing Consulting/Advertising - Pink Sarong Design & Jadekey Homes successfully applied for a 2021-22 Business Improvement District (BID) Grant to work with us.
Brimbank City Council - Business, VIC
Connecting business in Brimbank, Melbourne VIC. Refer Brimbank Business Link website for Council support.
Note that Steve Hubbard is a part time member at iHarvest Coworking Sunshine.
Wyndham Biznet, VIC
Not for profit networking organisation in the City of Wyndham aimed at bringing local people and businesses together in a fun, friendly and relaxing social environment. See website for monthly dinner event details.
Venture Melton Business Network, VIC
The network for City of Melton businesses. Refer website.
Melbourne Network Group - formerly MP&CNG
Meet “to do business” at 12:30 pm for 1:00pm - 3:00 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at Albert Park Yachting & Angling Club, 129b Beaconsfield Parade. Founded by the late Ian Dear. Reconvened post COVID by James Nixon e melbournenetworkgroup@gmail.com and Campbell MacKintosh m +61 413 499 482 or e campbell@focaliseconsulting.com.au. See website.

Melbourne Network Group, social media presentation
The Business Marketplace
“Business owners who meet-buy-sell-connect with each other, face to face and online” - Dify Social's Steve Hubbard is a lifetime member and attends on occasion. Business listing on the Directory.
Marketers Club - Fast Track Member and Super Conference Exhibitor
The Marketers Club is home to a host of talented and successful marketers that are all dedicated to providing members and business owners with step-by-step guidance to fast track their success. Listen to 'How to Connect Your Website and Social Media Strategy for Ultimate Success' - Marketers Club with Paul McCarthy interview with Dify Social's Steve Hubbard here [YouTube].
Melbourne Marketing Forum (formerly dm Forum)
Direct marketing industry quarterly forum - see website for details. Dify Social is door sponsor and provides social media marketing for this event with Frank Chamberlin of Action Words.
Australian Marketing Institute
Upcoming training & events - see website for details.

dm Forum, Melbourne