You Want to Do What? Overcoming Objections to New Media
If you are like many marketers or event professionals, you are considering adding new media tools to your communication mix. While you have the best intentions, the reaction from management might be “you want to do what?”
Building Relationships: From Online to Real-Life.
I was fortunate to have worked for two of the best networkers in the world. Domenick Iellimo and Sally Glick both taught me the importance of networking as a business development tool. It wasn’t just about meeting people, but about helping others succeed. It’s about paying it forward. Both of these individuals, both successful in two very different industries, seem to know everyone. They are out there in the world, attending events, having lunches, having breakfast, having dinner…never alone, but with people that they could help.
There is a Reason Why They Call It Social.
If you look up the word “social” on Wikipedia, it says: The term Social refers to a characteristic of living organisms (humans in particular, though biologists also apply the term to populations of other animals). It always refers to the interaction of organisms with other organisms and to their collective co-existence, irrespective of whether they are aware of it or not, and irrespective of whether the interaction is voluntary or involuntary.
One Day at a Time: Building Your Social Media Knowledge Base
As meeting planners and associations (and the rest of the world) continue to learn about social media, many people are looking for cookie-cutter solutions. They want to attend a webinar and leave knowing exactly what they need to do to implement social media.
Making History, Unconference Style
Growing up, the best part of my childhood was the time that I spent at summer camp. Camp allowed me to be myself. Camp was informal, a refreshing break from the structured learning during the school year. Camp left me with lifelong friends and lessons that I will never forget. From camp fires to swimming lesson to late-night talks after it was “lights out,” camp left me with memories that will stay with me forever. As an adult, I have often longed for that type of camaraderie and environment.
Event Camp 2010: This is Our Story
In mid-2009, Christina Costerasked if anyone involved in the Twitter group, #Eventprofs, was interested in producing an unconference for event professionals. With a lack of low-cost meetings for the meetings industry, I jumped at the idea. After several planning calls with Christina, Jeff Hurt, Mike McAllen and Mike McCurry, Event Camp 2010 was born.
Social Media and the First-time Attendee
I recently attended the PCMA Convening Leaders conference in Dallas, TX. I was a first time attendee, but I was not your average first-timer.
Changing the Game Forever
Note: This post originally appeared in a free eBook published by Ready2Spark. Download the book here. Companies and associations spend a lot of time, money and effort planning events. Back in the day,…
The Evolution of Holiday Cards
I believe in sending paper holiday cards. Yes, me. I send dozens and dozens of emails everyday. I instant message with my closest of friends. I text business associates. However, when it comes to sending holiday greetings, I send a card.
Collaborating About Social Media At Future Events
In part four of a collaborative blog post on McCurry’s Corner, the team discussed where social media fits into future events.
2010: A Group Discussion
McCurry’s Corner continues the discussion that was started on Google Wave. This time the team of experts addressed the question “What Priority Should Event Professionals Focus on in 2010?”
Collaborating Through Google Wave
Mike McCurry posted a ground-breaking blog post this week after collaborating on Google Wave with a number of leaders in the events industry, including myself.
No Time For Social Media?
It was brought to my attention that it has been some time since my last post. Why? Well, it is because I have been busy. Is that an excuse? No. It’s not. How can I encourage people to use social media and be a slacker myself?
One Size Fits None
Yesterday I have the honor of being at panelist at the Fair Media Council’s Connection Day on the topic of Twitter. After I, and the other distinguished panelists, shared our experiences and strong belief in the power of Twitter, Richard Kessel, CEO of the New York Power Authority and our moderator, commented that he still preferred human-to-human interaction via phone or in person.