Brittany Smith, Yelp Midwest Regional Lead of Community + Marketing
Senior Regional Manager of Community and Marketing at Yelp
Senior Regional Manager of Community and Marketing at Yelp
Articles by Brittany Smith, Yelp Midwest Regional Lead of Community + Marketing:
YOLO: Live Like A Local This Winter
We know winter can sometimes feel never-ending. In the midst of frigid and cloudy months, you might find yourself counting down the days until spring. That doesn’t mean you should miss out on some of the amazing activities you can only do during the chilly season. From harvesting maple syrup in Vermont to ice… Read more
Yelp’s Totally Bazaar 2017 in Indianapolis
Photo credit: Dylan Gregory Photography Last week, over 5,000 Hoosiers attended Yelp’s annual pop up shopping party at the Indianapolis Central Public Library for Yelp’s Totally Bazaar. Live DJs and a capella groups could be heard while shoppers bustled along, capturing the scene of over 160 local businesses. The delicious drinks and food were the… Read more
Meddle With Yelp’s Best Russian Eateries in America
There’s been a lot of talk about Russia lately, and while the headlines are not too positive, Russian food on Yelp is getting plenty of 5-star reviews. We tapped into Yelp data to bring you the top 10 Russian food places in America. From borscht and stuffed cabbage in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to Pel’meni dumplings and beet… Read more
Yelp Teams Up with Shutterfly for Visual Celebrations of Community
Yelp has teamed up with Shutterfly to curate 1,000 one-of-a-kind photo books in 10 cities throughout North America this fall. The custom books feature stunning images of local businesses and neighborhoods found in each city. Many of the images highlighted in the books were captured by members of the YES! (Yelp Elite Squad), our most… Read more
Ten of America’s Most Beautiful Cemeteries
Here lies Yelp’s top ten cemeteries from across the states, from elaborate headstones engraved with historical dates to architectural marvel surrounded by Heaven’s gates. Scroll on for ten of America’s most beautiful cemeteries according to Yelp. Cave Hill Cemetery Louisville, KY Photo by Yelper Brad G Yelp Insight: “There are simple and elaborate graves. Small… Read more
Yelp Elite Week at Blaze Pizza
Image by Yelper Tianna C Custom-made, blazing-hot pizza pies were served up to hungry Yelp Elites this week at the Indianapolis Blaze Pizza on 86th Street and Michigan Road. One hundred Yelp Elites were welcomed at the doors and invited to create their own personal pizzas while also tasting a s’mores dessert, seasonal salad and… Read more
Yelp Indy’s Cabrewing on the Canal in partnership with Downtown Indy, Inc.
Photo by Christa Hitchcock Photography The best way to have one last summer hoorah? A floating party, of course! On August 20, Yelp Indy threw a massive party in Indy’s downtown Canal Walk all in the name of canal beautification. Yelpers floated along the canal in bright red inner-tubes thanks to our friends at City Way. Local… Read more
Yelp Indy’s It’s Neat to be Elite Party
Photo Credit: Yelp Elite Raechel A Nothing fixes a case of the Mondays like a night of pampering and Yelp elites got just that at our July It’s Neat to be Elite party. Yelp Indy teamed up with a spew of top-rated beauty businesses including The Naked Monkey, MDG Salons, Circle City Beard Company, Air-Tan… Read more
Yelp Indy Elites Hit the Runway at Indianapolis International Airport
Image by Yelper Ashley P. Last week, Yelp Elites had the unique opportunity to dress to the nines and “Hit the Runway” at the Indianapolis International Airport. While DJ Jackola kept the party moving, Yelpers were sipping on cocktails, and dining on delightful cuisine. To complement the food, drinks, and fantastic view from the second… Read more
Small Biz Spotlight: LaTea Lounge in West Lafayette, Indiana
We sat down with Jack Hsiao of Latea Bubble Tea Lounge in West Lafayette, IN to learn about how he started such a successful business in the home of Purdue University from such a young age. Jack has shown college students, visitors, and locals alike the importance of how sourcing as naturally and organically as… Read more