25 Ways To Use Social Media For Your Next Event May 26, 2010 by Jeff Hurt There are many ways to use social media for your next event. Here are just a few to consider. Add your ideas in the comments area. 1. Identify a hashtag for your conference. A hashtag is a key word or abbreviation preceded by the hash or number symbol such as #EC10. Hashtags are adopted by … [Read more…] Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: , association, Bloggers Hub, blogs, conferences, event technology, Facebook Fan page, LinkedIn, Social Media, social media for events, twitter, Twitter for events, Web 2.0
The Social Engagement Revolution: Why Your Organization Should Consider Social Media May 14, 2010 by Jeff Hurt Still think social media is a fad? Flowtown created this great graphic about how culture and society is changing with time. Associations, brands and organizations have taken notice of these statistics and some have entered the social space to listen and engage with customers. Edison Research’s February 2010 Twitter Usage In America: 2010 report shows … [Read more…] Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: , facebook, Social Media, social media for associations, twitter
Flip The [Twitter] Bird: The COPA Agreement April 28, 2010 by Jeff Hurt It’s time to flip the bird for your next conference or event. Not literally. Figuratively. It’s time to flip the little blue Twitter bird for your next conference by creating a COPA Agreement. An Agreement between the Conference Organizer, Presenter and Attendee (COPA). Many conference organizers wrestle with the idea of projecting the Twitter stream … [Read more…] Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: , association, backchannel, best practices for tweeting, conferences, Education & Adult Learning, event technology, Social Media, twitter, Twitter for events, Web 2.0
14 Social Media Stats Nonprofit Organizations Should Consider April 19, 2010 by Jeff Hurt Still wondering if your nonprofit or trade association should use social media? Take a look at some of this recent research and decide for yourself. 1. 400 million people use Facebook with nearly 95 million in the United States. Facebook Statistics 2. More than 50% of the active users logon to Facebook daily and more … [Read more…] Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: , association, blogs, facebook, Facebook Fan page, LinkedIn, Social Media, twitter
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
Social Media Celebs, Eventprofs & Great Content Mix It Up At EventCamp 2010 January 29, 2010 by Jeff Hurt Take 1 part social media. Add 1 part event and meeting professionals. Add 1 part social media specialists. Slowly stir in content from social media celebs, event professionals and attendees. Blend OpenSpace, Unconference and traditional conference elements. Let saturate at the Roger Smith Hotel in New York City. What is this a recipe for? EventCamp 2010, … [Read more…] Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: , conferences, event, event technology, EventCamp 2010, meeting planner, Social Media, Social Media Week NY, Web 2.0
The Audience Talks Back by Jeff Hurt Have you ever passed a note to another person during a meeting? I’m not talking about the love notes we used to pass in high school. Nor am I talking about the origami paper fortune teller you used to create in junior high to pass the time and ask questions of your neighbors during boring … [Read more…] Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: , attendee engagement, backchannel, conferences, engagement, event technology, Social Media, twitter, 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
