Is Your (High-Tech) Networking Working? February 23, 2010 by Dave Lutz When used properly, high-tech networking can increase the quantity and quality of professional connections. But to accomplish this, you’ll need an ‘Extreme Networking’ technology strategy — which starts weeks before and culminates in the face-to-face event. Helping grow a participant’s professional network is a sure-fire way to increase loyalty. Last month, we explored how to … [Read more…] Filed Under: Conference Networking Tagged With: , event technology, Social Media, social networking, twitter, Twitter for events, Web 2.0
The Big Tweet Theory: The Evolution Of A Conference Tweep February 5, 2010 by Jeff Hurt Since 2007, people have gazed at Twitter and wondered how the Twittershpere developed into what it is today. It’s been the subject of much philosophical, religious and scientific discussion and debate. People who have tried to uncover the mysteries of the Twitterville development include such famous researchers as Danah Boyd, Chris Brogan, Beth Kanter, Charlene … [Read more…] Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: , conferences, event, event technology, Social Media, twitter, Twitter for events, Web 2.0
16 Criteria For Choosing Your Conference Backchannel Tool February 1, 2010 by Jeff Hurt So you’ve decided you want to help facilitate the attendee communication at your next event. You’ve set a goal to increase your onsite attendee engagement with each other and the speakers during the event. And your goals include listening and responding in real time, when appropriate, as well. Yet, you’re not sure where to begin … [Read more…] Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: , association, attendee engagement, backchannel, conferences, event, event technology, Social Media, twitter, Twitter for events, Web 2.0
What Happens At A TweetUp Stays On Twitter January 12, 2010 by Jeff Hurt What happens at a TweetUp stays on Twitter…and the whole world knows. PCMA 2010 held it’s first TweetUp on Monday, January 11, 2010 at the Aloft Hotel. Thanks to John Fuhr and the team from cmr, along with Aloft Hotel for sponsoring this event and providing Twitinis too. The PCMA Tweeps and #Eventprofs had a … [Read more…] Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: , Aloft Hotel, cmr, Dallas, PCMA 2010, PCMA10, Social Media, Tweetup, twitter, Twitter for events
Tweeting At Conferences And Events: The Good, The Better, The Best January 11, 2010 by Jeff Hurt Today’s conference attendees, armed with laptops, flip cameras and smart phones, are no longer sitting quietly taking notes during presentations. They are using their new tools to document, take notes, check the presenter’s facts, search for resources, post and publish their reflections and connect with others in and outside the room. Millions of people use … [Read more…] Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: , association, conferences, event, event technology, Social Media, twitter, Twitter for events, Web 2.0
