OK, I admit it. I'm an information junkie! I'm addicted to learning new information. Learning, My Drug Of Choice Learning is my drug of choice. I get a high when my internal light bulb flashes. With each aha, my body is flooded with endorphins. I consume hordes of information on a regular basis. I love reading non-fiction and self-help books. I read stuff from a variety of fields on purpose. That's how I get new ideas and spark my creativity. And with the arrival of the internet and social … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why Your Organization Needs A Mobile Site [Infographic]
Consider your own mobile device habits. Much of your web surfing, online purchasing and information sharing routines have changed. A large portion occurs from your smartphone or tablet. Here are 10 reasons why your organization needs a mobile site. 10 Reasons Why You Need a Mobile Site Infographic by AD:60 How is your organization tracking and leveraging Mobile-commerce (M-Commerce)? What types of things do you purchase with your mobile devices? … [Read more...]
Social Media And Events: Listening, Pre-Conference Chats And Community Managers
Are you using social media as a push or pull strategy for your event? Are you trying to force traditional marketing strategies into the social media funnel? Author Jonathan Fields discusses ways to use social media for your next conference or event beyond the traditional social media marketing strategies. Video edited from PCMA's Convening Leaders 2012 Learning Lounge Live Chat Room video clip. What are some ways that you've used online listening to help craft your conference experience? … [Read more...]
How To Train Your Employees To Handle Social Media [Inforgraphic]
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Helping Your Attendees Aspire To Their Dreams
I strongly believe that consumption is less about reflecting who we are–even though that’s clearly a fundamental dimension of it–as much as it’s about who we wish to be. ~ Paul Mullins, The Archaeology Of Consumer Culture. Your conference attendees' choice of education sessions identifies who they are and also about who they want to be. They are aspiring to be something different and do something different. As a conference organizer, you have the ability to help them achieve their dreams. The … [Read more...]
Are Pirates Running Your Social Media?
Arrrr! Ahoy Mateys. We be here to take over th' seven seas. We want ye gold. We want ye social media engagement. 'Tis better to do 'n ask fer forgiveness than wait fer ye approval. Translation: Hello social media friends, followers and connections! We don't care about unspoken, traditional, bureaucratic practices and procedures. We are here to engage with you in social media. We believe it's better to engage with you and ask for forgiveness than wait for corporate approval to use social … [Read more...]
4 Top Technology Predictions That Will Affect Your Organization
These Gartner predictions highlight the trends and disruptive events that will reshape the nature of business for the next four years. They focus on changes in the role that technology plays in business performance, our personal and professional lives, and in the global economy. Gartner evaluated more than 100 predictions based on audience appeal, impact and relevance. The 2011 predictions showcase a link between technology decisions and economic and societal outcomes. Here are four top … [Read more...]
Confusing Social Terms Defined. Cheat Sheet: Web 2.0 Glossary
Imagine for a moment that in 1998, Google was operating in a garage, Apple introduced the iMac and the founder of Facebook was still in junior high school. Fast forward to today. A lot has changed. We've seen the rise of collaborative software and social networks. Web 2.0 has made seismic shifts in our communications, play and work. Most of us connect to the Internet via our mobile devices. And we expect free WiFi in a variety of places. The emergence of social technologies has … [Read more...]
