Posts made in April, 2009

April 28, 2009: LinkedIn Seattle networking lunch

The LinkedIn Seattle group on LinkedIn.com is hosting a networking luncheon at Pyramid Alehouse, 1202 First Avenue S at Royal Brougham, in Seattle. So far, 256 people have indicated they’re attending – which should absolutely swamp Pyramid! WHERE: Pyramid Alehouse, 1202 First Avenue S at Royal Brougham, Seattle WHEN: April 28, 2009, from 11:30am – 1:00pm WHO: Anyone in the...

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Stop talking, start listening: celebrities, social media, and your brand.

Ashton Kutcher. Britney Spears. Michael Phelps. Rachel Maddow. Celebrities of all stripes are jumping on Twitter, and by extension, social media. Yet many are using it as a means to talk at their audiences. In doing so, they ignore the power of the medium. You—and your brand—can benefit by listening. It’s happened quite suddenly: celebrities have found Twitter, and so have the masses....

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May 15, 2009: Social Networking for Business Conference

I’ll be joining friends/fellow Seattle social media pundits Steve Broback, Jason Preston and Kathy Gill at the Social Networking for Business Conference. Parnassus conferences are always fun, so I hope you’ll come join us as we talk about our favorite subject. DETAILS: The event will be held at The Parlor Live!, Lincoln Square, Bellevue, Washington, on May 15, 2009, from 1:00pm to...

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May 27, 2009: Panel Workshop on Social Media Promotion

I’ll be speaking on a panel discussion at the Graphic Arts Guild/Seattle Professional Graphic Artists luncheon workshop on “Social Media Marketing: What Actually Works?” This is the second panel in a series of two, the first covering a demonstration of Facebook, Twitter and other social sites. In this second panel, we’ll share our experiences on what’s working for...

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June 24, 2009: Why Healthcare Marketing Must Go Social

I’ve been asked to speak at the Puget Sound chapter of the American Marketing Association (PSAMA)’s upcoming health care luncheon, on how social marketing is impacting the health trades. I’ll be doing a variant on my Trust Drives Transactions presentation, focused on how social media is impacting and can further impact the health care profession. Hope you can join us! DETAILS:...

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May 15, 2009: Puget Sound AMA announces MarketSmart Conference

One of the largest chapters of the American Marketing Association is located here in Seattle, Washington. Puget Sound AMA (PSAMA) hosts monthly luncheons with really great speakers, along with a yearly conference called MarketSmart. This year’s event is about opportunity in the face of a struggling economy. It’s a nice mix of new media and traditional media presentations. Come check...

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