SMC & Turning Three
Last night I was asked to moderate a panel at the Boston Social Media Club called “Beyond Blogging: PR and Today’s Social Media Revolution”
It was very strange to be presenting at Bentley College in what was known as the Upper Cafe when I was there. Over a 100 people turned out and if you couldn’t make it, panelist Laura Fitton on her blog shared a cheat sheet we gave out. Also on the panel was Mike Prosceno, Ian Lamont and Lois Kelly.
The audience had lots of questions and I tried to direct the panel down paths I thought would be of interest to people. We certainly had interesting conversations surrounding everything on how to avoid being a shill, transparency, listening and example of some companies who have embraced social media correctly and not so correctly.
After the panel, there were break out discussions and I lead the one on podcasting. It was great to feel the energy of people looking to embrace a new technology but being smart enough to ask questions first. Once the official fun ended some of us hit Watch City Brewery for drinks and more conversation. Always a good time.
Yesterday was also the three year anniversary of Accident Hash and I celebrated it by recording a special podcast for the troops. I’m now going to burn it to CDs and those are going to go into a batch of care packages for the troops. I can’t tell you how happy that makes me to be able to be part of that. I stayed away from ranting and focused on the tunes. So far people have reacted very well to it. Listen here if curious.
Ok, it is a raining out right now. Cold, dark, yuck. But, I’ve got a design meeting first thing this morning that is the exact opposite. I love when life hands you contrasts of reality.
January 11th, 2008 at 8:21 am |
Great job last night and congratulations on the milestone!
January 11th, 2008 at 12:11 pm |
Congrats on year 3 for the hash. Looking forward to many more.
Super kudos for the support of the troops. They are the long forgotten people who care about us the most. Too many times, people get caught up in complaining about the war and take it out on them.
Bravo.
January 11th, 2008 at 3:12 pm |
I thought the event was excellent, you did a great job moderating discussion. You know it’s a good event when folks are reluctant to leave once it’s over!
January 11th, 2008 at 6:11 pm |
Happy PODiversary!! I can’t believe I’ve missed 3 years of this kick ass show. Thanks so much for making this not just a special podcast for your anniversary but a totally rockin’ one for the troops. I have no doubt it will be greatly appreciated and a great morale booster. Keep producing great shows. I’m jamming to it now!
January 11th, 2008 at 6:30 pm |
PS. If it’s not already included with the CDs I’ll be sure to include the email addresses for the folks who included messages along with their website link so our service members can get in touch with them all (and you too!).
Thanks again for all you do.