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Your weekly Yenta interview of LA insiders

Amy Kramer

http://www.counterintuity.com
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Amy Kramer, a certified Tweet Addict, moved to Los Angeles from Long Island in 1993. Luckily for her, Amy’s addiction comes in handy as the President of Counterintuity, a company that provides “fresh” ideas for web design, social media and marketing. And, oh yeah, Counterintuity designed The Yenta Report. I know how to pick awesome and creative peeps!

Almost three years ago, Amy merged her former company Clever Pup with Coutnerintuity. This was at the same time social media was becoming all the rage! She already had experience with websites, blogs, email marketing, and online advertising but social media was a new ballgame -- a way to truly engage an audience. She was soooo ready for this and dove in head first. Amy loves creating plans for companies and non-profits to help increase their outreach and growth. She loves to see her work reflect increased sales, signups, leads, subscriptions, friends, followers, and connections for her clients!

When Amy is not working, she’s busy kissing her two adorable kids -- a 4-year-old son and 16-month-old daughter -- and trying to spend time with her husband. She’ll jump at seeing a concert – recently she got her groove on at concerts by The Police, Jason Mraz and Counting Crows. And she is soooo there on any night at the Greek or the Hollywood Bowl! Go Amy, Go Amy!

Special Event Notice: THIS THURSDAY! January 21st Amy and her partner Lee Wochner are holding a Social Media Marketing Seminar! This “Get Connected” workshop will tell you everything you need to know about Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and more – and how to tap the power of free social media marketing. The workshop will be fun and friendly!! There are two sessions to choose from: 9am or 7pm. To register and get more info click here: http://www.counterintuity.com/get_connected.html

Your favorite place in LA to have a cocktail?
My house after the kids are asleep.

Your favorite LA place for bargain shopping?
Loehmann’s

You could change one thing about LA - what would it be?
I wish there could be an effective public transportation system.

You’ve always wanted to go to this LA spot – but just haven’t made it there yet?
The Griffith Park Observatory -- not the old one or new one.

Your favorite LA extravagance?
A half-day at Burke Williams. I think I need to schedule one soon.

Your favorite neighborhood haunt?
Olivia in Sherman Oaks

Your favorite local getaway?
Santa Barbara. A romantic weekend away makes it all better and dinner at The Palace is mandatory.

Your favorite place for cheap eats?
Nat's Early Bite in Van Nuys

You always take out of town guests to this spot?
Santa Monica Pier

You're most connected to this charity or your last volunteer experience?
Team in Training – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's charity sports training program. I trained, raised money and did the LA marathon with Team in Training. My husband did 3 marathons with them. Between us we raised over $10,000. http://www.teamintraining.org/