Archive 6-25-09

#eventprofs

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8:44 am

Jeffhurt:

Today's #eventprofs chat starting in approx 15 mins (12 pm ET). Join as we discuss learnings from recession, business blogging

8:49 am

EchelonExhibits:

RT @TradeShows Even though tradeshow attendance is down at major show, the key buyers are still there.http://tinyurl.com/m95w5t #eventprofs

8:55 am

Jeffhurt:

Today's #eventprofs discussion beginning in 5 minutes. Please join us. Topics: Learning from recession, business blogging.

8:56 am

KatrinaG:

Prepping to join the #eventprofs chat! Feel free to snooze me! I'll be yakking your page for about an hour!

8:57 am

KenaSiu:

Getting ready for #eventprofs chat, if you don't want to be bother please filter the tag instead of unfollow. Tks!

8:58 am

lotsofdimples:

#eventprofs - looking forward to learning (once again) from Jeff Hurt @jeffhurt

8:58 am

iBradWilson:

After missing several, I'm finally able today to do an #eventprofs chat!

8:59 am

KatrinaG:

Going to join #eventprofs chat, feel free to snooze me! http://twittersnooze.com/ be yakking for an hour!

9:00 am

Jeffhurt:

Welcome all. Let's start by introducing yourself - location, job, company. You know the drill. Tell us about yourself. #eventprofs

9:00 am

rachelES:

RT @KatrinaG: Going to join #eventprofs chat, feel free to snooze me! http://twittersnooze.com/ be yakking for an hour! [cool tool!]

9:01 am

kathleenceo:

#eventprofs Kathleen Gilroy, ceo SWIFT Media Networks. We are developing a mobile platform for events.

9:01 am

conventionplani:

Hello all! Ashley Spitzer, Maryland, Director of Internet Operations, ConventionPlanit.com #eventprofs

9:01 am

tojulius:

RT @rachelES RT @KatrinaG: Going to join #eventprofs chat, feel free to snooze me! http://twittersnooze.com/ be yakking for an hour! [same]

9:02 am

katieroski:

Hello! Katie Roski in Chicago at the Am Dietetic Assn. #eventprofs

9:02 am

BusyEvent:

Brian Slawin, Partner at BusyEvent in St. Louis - Tools for quality introductiosn to people, products and ideas #eventprofs

9:02 am

ZeristaSoftware:

John Kanarowski, Zerista.com, next gen conf and tradeshow software company in Denver. #eventprofs

9:02 am

SmartSource:

Travis from the SmartSource Rentals NYC Office here. Hi All. Looking forward to another #eventprofs chat

9:02 am

moehlert:

RT @kathleenceo: #eventprofs Kathleen Gilroy, ceo SWIFT Media Networks. We are developing a mobile platform for events.

9:02 am

KenaSiu:

Hi everyone, Kena from Romania @ Makken's #eventprofs

9:02 am

KatrinaG:

Hi, every one- my name is Katrina Gredona, and I'm an apprentice in event planning. No company yet. I'm here to learn!=) #eventprofs

9:02 am

lotsofdimples:

Lee Anne Orange, AMT (trade association), in exhibitions dept. - McLean, VA we put on tradeshow IMTS (IMTS.com) #eventprofs

9:02 am

csalomonlee:

(participating in eventprofs chat - please filter out) Cece Salomon-Lee, Director of Marketing, InXpo - virtual events & more #eventprofs

9:03 am

rachelES:

Rachel Globus, Editor of Event Solutions mag & #tsmw presenter, LA area. Morning! Finishing July issue but will follow as I can #eventprofs

9:03 am

spkrinteractive:

Rob Swanwick with the new improved Speaker Interactive avatar :) #eventprofs

9:03 am

tojulius:

Hey Julius from London - Event Amateur #eventprofs

9:03 am

rachelES:

@BusyEvent long time no tweet! I still have to go listen to your chat w/@mmcallen on MeetingsPodcast! #eventprofs

9:04 am

Jeffhurt:

Welcome every1. Some new faces too. Q1: When recession over, what are sum things u've learned that you'll apply in future. #eventprofs

9:04 am

KatrinaG:

Oh i was in the middle of @mmcallen's Podcast with @BusyEvent yesterday!:) #eventprofs

9:04 am

rachelES:

@kathleenceo definitely want to hear more about what you're working on... link? #eventprofs

9:04 am

csalomonlee:

@tojulius long time no speak - how are you! you're no amateur on events =) #eventprofs

9:05 am

MPIRandyC:

Talk Ain?t Cheap, But It Doesn?t Have 2 Bust the Budget - Securing speakers w/ little fiscal pain http://ow.ly/fPQ2 #mpi #eventprofs

9:05 am

tojulius:

@csalomonlee I am totally - I am learning #eventprofs

9:06 am

iBradWilson:

Hi, Brad Wilson from Mardar Entertainment / The Three Waiters in NYC! #eventprofs

9:06 am

spkrinteractive:

Adding value not just to try to maintain revenue, but to increase market share #eventprofs

9:07 am

KenaSiu:

@Jeffhurt Sign a contract before giving any kind of info to the client, she postponed with no date #eventprofs

9:07 am

Jeffhurt:

I'll start w/ one of my recession takeaways. No more booking venues (hotels) w/ multiple owners! #eventprofs

9:07 am

csalomonlee:

from my perspective, virtual events will become a part of overall events strategy - how, when and why to use alongside physical #eventprofs

9:07 am

KatrinaG:

@Jeffhurt ouch! #eventprofs

9:07 am

kathleenceo:

#eventprofs I like to cite Kathy Sierra's slide on why face to face meetings matter more than ever: http://bit.ly/vJbRf

9:07 am

Jeffhurt:

@spkrinteractive Speak more to that would your Robert? How do you add value to increase market share? #eventprofs

9:07 am

BusyEvent:

@rachelES One of the better one's. @mmcallen is very good itnerviewer. I'll reach out to you next week...new stuff to share #eventprofs

9:08 am

Jeffhurt:

@csalomonlee Good point. Integrating virtual experiences for attendees along with F2F event. #eventprofs

9:08 am

rachelES:

@BusyEvent can't wait to hear about it! yes, he's great to talk to #eventprofs

9:08 am

BusyEvent:

@csalomonlee I've got a preconceived notion on what a 'virtual' event is . . . care to share your persepective? #eventprofs

9:08 am

tojulius:

@Jeffhurt I learned that you will never guess how many things you can get for free, it's about negotiation #eventprofs

9:08 am

conventionplani:

@csalomonlee agreed, there is a need for both #eventprofs

9:09 am

katieroski:

RT @csalomonlee regarding virtual events. Add them into ur biz outcomes to help figure out how and what to use. #eventprofs

9:09 am

spkrinteractive:

@Jeffhurt Get speakers to do more than speak live for your event. Creates more value so that event is better regarded #eventprofs

9:09 am

crlambert:

Hello all! Carla Lambert, American Dietetic Association, Chicago, IL. #eventprofs

9:10 am

csalomonlee:

@BusyEvent with only 140 characters? =) Ian Mcgonnidal had a great definition on AMA Boston blog - let me find it #eventprofs

9:10 am

Jeffhurt:

@spkrinteractive Gr8 point. Give the group some tactics on getting speakers to add more value...I know U have them. :) #eventprofs

9:10 am

KatrinaG:

Hi Carla! #eventprofs

9:10 am

kathleenceo:

#eventprofs I'm highly skeptical of virtual events. I think about my wedding (6 years ago) and what it would have lost by being virtual

9:10 am

EventSolutions:

RT @kathleenceo: I like to cite Kathy Sierra's slide on why face to face meetings matter more than ever: http://bit.ly/vJbRf #eventprofs

9:10 am

lotsofdimples:

@spkrinteractive - I agree. You can create more buzz if you get the speakers to blog about the event we never did that before. #eventprofs

9:10 am

Jeffhurt:

@tojulius Interesting, getting more for free. Kinda like social media--seeing lots of free content these days. #eventprofs

9:11 am

BusyEvent:

@csalomonlee Yeah, I know . . . the pressure. I think @jeffhurt said it best, 'virtual is a good add to F2F". #eventprofs

9:11 am

katieroski:

Negotiation is huge. Balancing negotiation, adding value to ur customers, and keeping the integrity of your show. #eventprofs

9:11 am

spkrinteractive:

@Jeffhurt Some options are pre-event tele/web conf, pre/post videos from speaker, extended Q&A via web, and follow-up webcasts #eventprofs

9:11 am

csalomonlee:

@busyevent - here's the link: http://tinyurl.com/krdhdc #eventprofs

9:11 am

Jeffhurt:

@kathleenceo I think what ppl are saying is allowing others to attend virtually by reading Twitter stream, video streaming #eventprofs

9:11 am

BusyEvent:

@EventSolutions Waht if grandma couldn't be there in person but could 'watch' on computer and Twitter with attendees? #eventprofs

9:11 am

iBradWilson:

I have tried unconventional marketing that I will keep going, and I spend much more personal time with clients than I used to. #eventprofs

9:12 am

Jeffhurt:

@kathleenceo I'm also a fan of adding webinars & blogtalkradio interviews B4 & After event to extend attendee experience. #eventprofs

9:12 am

csalomonlee:

@kathleenceo what I'm referring to is more of a biz application for virtual - not the "emotional" if I can use that term #eventprofs

9:12 am

KatrinaG:

Would everyone say event planners fresh out of school, have to learn social media alongside F2F planning? #eventprofs

9:12 am

BusyEvent:

@Jeffhurt Agreed! Virtual is an add, not a replacement, IMHO #eventprofs

9:12 am

tojulius:

@Jeffhurt I was surprised by how many things you can get in exchange of good SocMed PR (whcih comes at low cost) #eventprofs

9:12 am

spkrinteractive:

@lotsofdimples Getting them to blog is a great way to go. If the speaker gets feedback pre-conf, they can tailor their speech. #eventprofs

9:12 am

Jeffhurt:

@katieroski Yes, negotiation is huge. Recession taught me some things to really start looking for in future contracts. #eventprofs

9:12 am

katieroski:

@lotsofdimples Having ur speakers blog I think will become the new model for pre-conference promotion. #eventprofs

9:12 am

KatrinaG:

as in *really have to* #eventprofs

9:13 am

rachelES:

@BusyEvent I think Twitter needs to be a little more user-friendly before grandma can start tweeting! #eventprofs

9:13 am

kathleenceo:

#eventprofs I really like the use of video interviews in the hallway and on the show floor as a way of capturing ideas and sharing them

9:13 am

BusyEvent:

@KatrinaG I'd say most recent college grads are way more 'up' on SM than the average . . . need to learn the biz apps component. #eventprofs

9:13 am

katieroski:

@Jeffhurt I agree and even if u have multi-yr contracts, relook at those and negotiate. My exhibitors are expecting this #eventprofs

9:13 am

kathleenceo:

#eventprofs Will your speakers blog for free?

9:13 am

iBradWilson:

We are also making more use of client testimonials. Using them in our email sigs, cataloging them by type, etc. #eventprofs

9:14 am

Jeffhurt:

@BusyEvent @EventSolutions Yes, I agree. I have friends who did live streaming of their wedding from Hawaii. It was cool. #eventprofs

9:14 am

spkrinteractive:

@lotsofdimples How are you getting the speaker blogs out to prospective attendees? #eventprofs

9:14 am

tojulius:

@katieroski true, I tend to think they everybody already does blog - which is not the case #eventprofs

9:14 am

BusyEvent:

@rachelES What? My granny's on Twitter and she ROCKS - and I agree. She calls me all the time with Q's...love that granny! #eventprofs

9:14 am

rachelES:

@kathleenceo great idea! curious, is anybody using a Flip Cam for fast video upload? http://www.theflip.com/ #eventprofs

9:14 am

Jeffhurt:

@iBradWilson What's unconventional marketing to you Brad? Give some example would you. #eventprofs

9:14 am

KenaSiu:

Regarding virtual events MPI did a great job with the webinars before WEC #eventprofs

9:14 am

csalomonlee:

secondly, think social media is more important for events to bring people together - ppl want info in different ways now #eventprofs

9:14 am

conventionplani:

@KatrinaG technology is certainly here to stay - can only help a newbie to have knowledge #eventprofs

9:14 am

KatrinaG:

@BusyEvent I did:D...and Id also say ave. college grad doesnt understand marketing/bus. aspect of SM. *nods* #eventprofs

9:14 am

Jeffhurt:

@kathleenceo I require it in my speaker contracts. Two blog posts, 1 newsletter art, 1 webinar, 1 radio interview & f2f #eventprofs

9:14 am

BusyEvent:

@Jeffhurt We live stream almost every event - speaker sessions behind PW security - able to carry to mobile devices if needed. #eventprofs

9:15 am

metzpeter:

Peter Metz w/ ZOOM.7-Dallas (In chicago at the moment) jumping on board late. #eventprofs

9:15 am

rachelES:

@BusyEvent your granny is amazing! just did a workshop on SM and I think it can be a bit of a challenge for newbies #eventprofs

9:15 am

csalomonlee:

@rachelES we do for interviews from events that we record - great little tool #eventprofs

9:15 am

SmartSource:

@KatrinaG I would say yes, social media should definitely be in a new event planner's skillset #eventprofs

9:15 am

katieroski:

@KatrinaG Yes, it is imperative to learn about social media. In many ways, it is redefining aspects of f2f meetings #eventprofs

9:15 am

lotsofdimples:

@kathleenceo we have made it part of the contract that speakers will blog. #eventprofs

9:15 am

KatrinaG:

Hi Peter! #eventprofs

9:15 am

Jeffhurt:

@KatrinaG I think it's imporatnt 2 have understanding of how 2 strategically integrate "social" elements B4, during After events #eventprofs

9:15 am

KatrinaG:

I'm on the right track then=) #eventprofs

9:16 am

spkrinteractive:

RT @Jeffhurt: I require extra in my speaker contracts. Two blog posts, 1 newsletter art, 1 webinar, 1 radio interview #eventprofs

9:16 am

KatrinaG:

@Jeffhurt which means, as well, gaining the traditoinal EXP as an events assistant *nods* #eventprofs

9:16 am

tmac20043:

RT@MPIRandyC:Talks not Cheap, But It Doesnt Have 2 Bust the Budget-Securing speakers w/little fiscal pain http://ow.ly/fPQ2 #mpi #eventprofs

9:17 am

Jeffhurt:

@rachelES My 70+ year old mother is a techie! She's connected virtually to everything. Tweets & SMS me. She loves it. #eventprofs

9:17 am

KatrinaG:

Has Web 2.0 affected anyone's Event Plan significantly, how you map out all the components? #eventprofs

9:17 am

iBradWilson:

Uncnvntional (for us): Using email blast data to decide who/when to make calls, asking for post show promotion frm fundraisers.. #eventprofs

9:17 am

BusyEvent:

@Jeffhurt Corp clients that engage outside speakers have used this as part of extranet for event. #eventprofs

9:17 am

Jeffhurt:

@KatrinaG Yes. I think we're seeing the integration of offline & online meetings and events. If U can, get training in both. #eventprofs

9:17 am

metzpeter:

@Jeffhurt It is important to have a strategy but also important to have a very clear objective. Why is the ? to ask and answer #eventprofs

9:18 am

kathleenceo:

#eventprofs one of my MIT pals has developed key word search and autofollow on twitter for lead gen around event tag

9:18 am

csalomonlee:

@KatrinaG i think it's just another tool you have to consider for pre,during, after event. look at your strat, obj, and audience #eventprofs

9:18 am

iBradWilson:

More aggressively pursuing potential showcase opps/future events. Not waiting for them to come to us base on our reputation. #eventprofs

9:18 am

parkwestevents:

Hey @CRLambert from American Dietetic Association! #eventprofs

9:18 am

Jeffhurt:

@metzpeter Hi Peter. We're talking about things we've learned from recession. Naturally turned to social media. Ha. #eventprofs

9:18 am

tojulius:

I suggest that events should be designed around social media and Not vice versa, otherwise it's a waste of time #eventprofs

9:18 am

KatrinaG:

@Jeffhurt currently working hard to land informational interviews with event planners:D #eventprofs

9:19 am

KatrinaG:

SM+ Recession= perfect topic mates! hehe #eventprofs

9:19 am

Jeffhurt:

@tojulius Speak to that Julius. What do you mean design events around social media? #eventprofs

9:19 am

KatrinaG:

@csalomonlee makes sense! #eventprofs

9:20 am

Jeffhurt:

@parkwestevents Come join us in the chat. We'd love to hear your takeaway learnings from recession. #eventprofs

9:20 am

KenaSiu:

@tojulius totally agree! that's the way to get the proper attendees to the event #eventprofs

9:20 am

pcmahq:

Look for a special announcement from PCMA and ACTE this afternoon at 4:30 EDT #pcma #acte #eventprofs #travel

9:20 am

ACTECONNECT:

Look for a special announcement from ACTE and PCMA this afternoon at 4:30 EDT #acte #pcma #travel #eventprofs

9:20 am

Jeffhurt:

@metzpeter Peter brings up good point. What's the goal for your event, social media applications, etc. Start there and move out. #eventprofs

9:21 am

kathleenceo:

#eventprofs business model is building a network and the event is simply a catalyst for that network rather than vice versa. changes design

9:21 am

tojulius:

@Jeffhurt Concepts should be strongly shaped to integrate say twitter, otherwise it's like Seth Godin say - a Meatball Sundae #eventprofs

9:21 am

parkwestevents:

@jeffhurt - we just need to figure out TweetChat :) #eventprofs

9:21 am

KatrinaG:

@parkwestevents you could also use TweetGrid: www.tweetgrid.com #eventprofs

9:21 am

iBradWilson:

Biggest: mde it priority to btr suprt anyone who reps us: many types of agent friendly material, will design ads, conf calls #eventprofs

9:22 am

tojulius:

@tojulius two things completely disconnected put together, you need to create what I like to call a Contaminated Concept #eventprofs

9:22 am

rachelES:

@parkwestevents i recommend http://www.tweetgrid.com/. Not as pretty, but great functionality. #eventprofs

9:22 am

KatrinaG:

@Jeffhurt @metzpeter So you guys would say that SM should be inclusive in your Goal and then Objectives #eventprofs

9:22 am

pathable:

@tojulius Not sure I agree. I've seen Twitter/etc be effective serendipitously. Planning better, but can be value even w/o it #eventprofs

9:23 am

Jeffhurt:

@tojulius Clairify contaminated concept? How does that apply to meetings and events. #eventprofs

9:23 am

csalomonlee:

what's the difference between tweetgrid and tweetdeck? #eventprofs

9:24 am

BusyEvent:

@tojulius I'm going to disagree. Events can 'use' SM but the event goals are not dependent on effective SM. #eventprofs

9:24 am

KatrinaG:

@csalomonlee TweetDeck's a desktop app that is all comprehensive #eventprofs

9:24 am

MelyMello:

Hi all, sorry I'm late. What are we talking about? #eventprofs

9:24 am

tojulius:

@pathable of course, I am just referring to the ''let's get twitter on top of that so that we can make up for our poor event' #eventprofs

9:24 am

katieroski:

@pathable @tojulius I would agree with @pathables. I don't know if events should be designed around SM, but incorporated with #eventprofs

9:24 am

KatrinaG:

@csalomonlee TweetGrid merely stacks some searches exclusively in real time #eventprofs

9:24 am

Jeffhurt:

He ( @pathable ) makes a good point. You can ignore social media but because of attendee-generated comments, content...more #eventprofs

9:25 am

KatrinaG:

@MelyMello Recession impacting event planning industry personally...and then now we've sort of segwayed into SM #eventprofs

9:25 am

bradpirman:

Should Social Media should be a vehicle to reach participants to accomplish goals and not the goal itself? #eventprofs

9:25 am

Jeffhurt:

cont ... It's going to have an impact on your event, with or without you. Unless your audience is not connected in anyway. #eventprofs

9:25 am

BusyEvent:

@tojulius @pathable Agree with that. SM doesn't make up for a poor plan. It's an add , but not as crutch #eventprofs

9:26 am

BusyEvent:

@Jeffhurt Agreed...needs to be planned for but is not a crutch. #eventprofs

9:26 am

tojulius:

@BusyEvent didn't say that - If you put SM on top of a poor event concept is not gonna help - traditional should be traditional #eventprofs

9:26 am

metzpeter:

@BusyEvent SM is a tool in your belt. Once you decide what you want to build u use the best tools to accomplish that. #eventprofs

9:26 am

Jeffhurt:

@MelyMello Learnings & takeaways from Recession...discussion turned to Social Media & events as a takeaway #eventprofs

9:26 am

rachelES:

@Jeffhurt @pathable yes and I think that's one of the shifts we're seeing: attendee-generated content is on par w/event content #eventprofs

9:26 am

spkrinteractive:

Most events have a goal of enhancing community. SM definitely does that even when not planned. #eventprofs

9:26 am

iBradWilson:

@bradpirman I agree, Brad. It's a vehicle, not an end all solution. #eventprofs

9:26 am

tojulius:

@katieroski not if you plan events that have nothing to do with SM though #eventprofs

9:26 am

theexpogroup:

Yes, @bradpirman, I agree. SM is the vehicle or tool, not the event goal itself. #eventprofs

9:26 am

BusyEvent:

@tojulius right .... agree with that! Have a GREAT event plan and then execute including SM. #eventprofs

9:27 am

kathleenceo:

#eventprofs SM is glue for building networks which is key reason people go to events. how does SM support networking pre and during?

9:27 am

BusyEvent:

@metzpeter COMPLETELY agree! #eventprofs

9:27 am

tojulius:

@BusyEvent exactly :-) #eventprofs

9:27 am

csalomonlee:

@spkrinteractive that's a good point - it's what we're cing - video, blogs, twitter, etc. allADDS to the experience of the event #eventprofs

9:27 am

BusyEvent:

@theexpogroup Hi Dana...emailing you now re: blog post...thanks for the heads up. #eventprofs

9:27 am

katieroski:

@tojulius I see ur point. #eventprofs

9:27 am

BusyEvent:

@tojulius We agree alot . . . ever notice that? #eventprofs

9:27 am

Jeffhurt:

@bradpirman I think the key word is "Social" - let's take it away from Me, Social "me"dia to Social "we"b & integration w/ event #eventprofs

9:27 am

ZeristaSoftware:

RT @spkrinteractive Most events have a goal of enhancing community.SM definitely does that even when not planned. #eventprofs

9:28 am

pathable:

Amazing thing to watch is how people will bend tools to their needs, regardless of designer's intent #eventprofs

9:28 am

tojulius:

@BusyEvent oh yeah :-0 #eventprofs

9:28 am

tojulius:

@pathable that's a great point #eventprofs

9:28 am

MelyMello:

just got off a call convincing a client NOT to use SM as a stand alone. nothing replaces F2F conversations #eventprofs

9:28 am

bradpirman:

@Jeffhurt Nice! I like that!! #eventprofs

9:28 am

Jeffhurt:

@csalomonlee yes & that event experience starts w/ first announcement, marketing piece, etc. That begins to frame attendee exp #eventprofs

9:28 am

katieroski:

@pathable Expant on this pt. How? #eventprofs

9:29 am

BusyEvent:

@theexpogroup No, thanks for calling our attention to it and helping us get it right! #eventprofs

9:29 am

EventSolutions:

RT @Jeffhurt: Keyword is "Social" - let's take it away frm Me, Social "me"dia to Social "we"b & integration w/ event #eventprofs

9:29 am

csalomonlee:

@pathable that's true - that's the nature of today's UGC/web 2.0 world vs dotcom of years past #eventprofs

9:29 am

spkrinteractive:

communities are usually made up of sub-communities. SM helps you find those sub-communities in order to target F2F time #eventprofs

9:29 am

BusyEvent:

@theexpogroup People like you, with attitudes that are 'constructive' ROCK~! #eventprofs

9:29 am

Jeffhurt:

@metzpeter @busyevent I'm going to argue that SM built on philosophies that event planners should consider & implement...more #eventprofs

9:29 am

pathable:

Twitter's "coming out" at SXSW wasn't planned by SXSW planners, for example. #eventprofs

9:29 am

metzpeter:

@pathable How many times have you opened a can of paint with a hammer? It works but there r better tools. #eventprofs

9:30 am

BusyEvent:

RT @Jeffhurt: I think the key word is "Social" - take it away from Me, Social "me"dia to Social "we"b & integration w/ event #eventprofs

9:30 am

lvwedconcierge:

Good morning all. sorry I'm late. Tracey Kumer-Moore, Wedding Planner, "Your Las Vegas Wedding Concierge". #eventprofs

9:30 am

BusyEvent:

@pathable hahahaha, we call that 'undocumented features!" #eventprofs

9:30 am

csalomonlee:

how about: F2F for key, important relationships, SM/virtual second tier - would that work? #eventprofs

9:30 am

jetsnow:

RT @Jeffhurt: Keyword is "Social" - let's take it away frm Me, Social "me"dia to Social "we"b & integration w/ event #eventprofs

9:30 am

KatrinaG:

@pathable it wasnt? (about Twitter and SXSW) #eventprofs

9:30 am

katieroski:

@spkrinteractive Agree w/ sub-communities. Allow 4 in-depth discussions and f2f interactions. #eventprofs

9:30 am

Jeffhurt:

cont...Social media moved everything from passive engagement (listening) 2 participation, audience generated content, engagement #eventprofs

9:30 am

SmartSource:

RT @spkrinteractive: communities are usually made of sub-communities. SM helps you find those sub-communities to target F2F time #eventprofs

9:31 am

pathable:

It benefited them (SXSW) in some ways, but also bit them in others (e.g., http://is.gd/1de78 ) #eventprofs

9:31 am

rachelES:

@csalomonlee check out how this media company is using UGC - highly applicable to events http://budurl.com/jx5b #eventprofs

9:31 am

spkrinteractive:

@csalomonlee not sure I agree with that. F2F and SM work well together. Not either/or. #eventprofs

9:31 am

Jeffhurt:

Here's next topic that fits nicely with this discussion on social media: blogging for better business...thoughts? #eventprofs

9:31 am

liesegardner:

Good morning. Sorry to join late. Liese Gardner, Mecca Communications and Fuel:Passions That Drive Us blog #eventprofs

9:31 am

KenaSiu:

@csalomonlee Well I've been doing stronger relations through SM even though I don't know the people F2F #eventprofs

9:31 am

MelyMello:

@pathable ohhh - I've seen that onstage discussion. PAINFUL! #eventprofs

9:31 am

katieroski:

@Jeffhurt I think audience-generated content is going to most significantly effect how we plan events, speakers, etc. #eventprofs

9:32 am

BusyEvent:

@Jeffhurt Completely agree . . . but it can't be used as a crutch for a bad event. typicaly, SM just amplifies the ... (more) #eventprofs

9:32 am

BusyEvent:

@Jeffhurt ... problems by shedding light on them and then, calling attention to them - and FAST and IN PUBLIC! #eventprofs

9:32 am

Jeffhurt:

@csalomonlee I agree w @spkrinteractive Both offline & online needs to be intentionally integrated to create Whole Event Exp #eventprofs

9:32 am

KatrinaG:

So conferences obviously benefit as an example. What about the small business meeting? Or the bat mitzvah? #eventprofs

9:32 am

csalomonlee:

@rachelES thanks - i actually know some folks there! will take a closer look #eventprofs

9:32 am

pathable:

@KatrinaG Not in the sense that they designed the conference around its presence. Link I sent evidence of that, for example. #eventprofs

9:33 am

Jeffhurt:

@KatrinaG Don't you think some1 post pics of the event on their FB page? Or sends them out through Twitter? Already happening. #eventprofs

9:33 am

csalomonlee:

@spkrinteractive @KenaSiu - LOL yes - prob with 140 char and trying to communicate complex ideas simply =) #eventprofs

9:33 am

tojulius:

@KatrinaG I think it's all aobut that actually, the smaller the better - and you can do a lot with small events #eventprofs

9:33 am

katieroski:

I'm new to blogging 4 biz - what are the rules, guidelines - r there any? #eventprofs

9:33 am

rachelES:

@katieroski @jeffhurt couldn't agree more! we have an article about how 2.0 is revoltionizing meetings in June issue #eventprofs

9:33 am

lotsofdimples:

@katieroski - agree instead of trying to *guess* what they want at the event we LISTEN to them. #eventprofs

9:33 am

Jeffhurt:

@liesegardner You're a blogger. Has it helped your business or professionally? #eventprofs

9:33 am

KatrinaG:

RT @pathable It benefited them (SXSW) in some ways, but also bit them in others (e.g., http://is.gd/1de78 ) #eventprofs

9:34 am

MelyMello:

@KatrinaG small biz mtg benefit in a diff way. not specifically about their mtg, but messaging from the corp big picture #eventprofs

9:34 am

spkrinteractive:

RT @rachelES: we have an article about how 2.0 is revoltionizing meetings in June issue #eventprofs

9:34 am

rachelES:

...which @jeffhurt knows because he contibuted lots of great insights to the article! #eventprofs

9:34 am

KatrinaG:

@Jeffhurt oh come to think of it, true. And tiny meetings (50 or lower), probably chats like this! #eventprofs

9:34 am

Jeffhurt:

@katieroski Here's a link for you Blogging at Work if You Don't Have a Blog by @conversationage http://tinyurl.com/mfdkkx #eventprofs

9:34 am

tojulius:

@katieroski clear objectives help - Pitching all the time is boring #eventprofs

9:34 am

metzpeter:

@Jeffhurt "SM built on philosophies that planners shld consider"Agree. Problem seems to be understanding the power of tool. #eventprofs

9:35 am

Jeffhurt:

@rachelES We just need a way to share that article virally. Perhaps you can help. #eventprofs

9:35 am

KatrinaG:

@MelyMello yikes twitter cut me off. Would love to hear an eleboration of that!:) #eventprofs

9:35 am

Jeffhurt:

@metzpeter No different than planner understadning the power of contract's clauses, attrition, etc. Also think ppl learn by exp #eventprofs

9:36 am

katieroski:

@rachelES I would love to read that article, Rachel. #eventprofs

9:36 am

rachelES:

UGC finds a way to leverage passion verticals to facilitate content creation - eg look at all the content we're creating rt now #eventprofs

9:36 am

tojulius:

Great example of a Contaminated Concept (aka SM Freindly Event) http://startupweekend.com/ #eventprofs

9:36 am

Jeffhurt:

@MelyMello It's also way to capture notes, images, thoughts & share with those not present #eventprofs

9:36 am

metzpeter:

@Jeffhurt and focusing that power to meet objectives. #eventprofs (Fear of unknown also plays a role)

9:37 am

KatrinaG:

RT @tojulius: Great example of a Contaminated Concept (aka SM Freindly Event) http://startupweekend.com/ #eventprofs -> nice!

9:37 am

tojulius:

@tojulius or theNextWeb - blog alone has more than 10K followers #eventprofs

9:37 am

MelyMello:

@Jeffhurt absolutely. and extends content via links to presentations, surveys. It's alllll good - regardless of size #eventprofs

9:37 am

BusyEvent:

RT @tojulius: Great example of a Contaminated Concept (aka SM Freindly Event) http://startupweekend.com/ #eventprofs

9:37 am

katieroski:

@Jeffhurt Thanks 4 the blogging link. #eventprofs

9:38 am

Jeffhurt:

How many of you have a blog? Why did you start one? Do you think other event planners should blog? #eventprofs

9:38 am

Jeffhurt:

@MelyMello And if you have a blog, you can extend content and discussions there too. #eventprofs

9:39 am

MelyMello:

@Jeffhurt I created a blog. and have never written a thing. just can't seem to find the time (damn twitter) #eventprofs

9:39 am

KenaSiu:

This is a nice example of blogging during a webinar http://bit.ly/cjT6E #eventprofs

9:39 am

iBradWilson:

I find Twitter a confusing SM, because you can have people in the same industry using it for vastly different reasons. #eventprofs

9:39 am

tojulius:

@Jeffhurt I have been asking for event planners to blog since April 2007 when I started mine, the more the merrier #eventprofs

9:39 am

kathleenceo:

#eventprofs the best examples of blogging conferences I have seen have been bloggers paid to cover event

9:39 am

tojulius:

RT @KenaSiu: This is a nice example of blogging during a webinar http://bit.ly/cjT6E #eventprofs

9:39 am

KatrinaG:

@Jeffhurt I have a blog, but as I'm in career discernment atm and have little desire to talk about my personal life #eventprofs

9:39 am

BusyEvent:

@Jeffhurt we blog...lots! We use ours to share knowledge and thoughts and seek feedback. #eventprofs

9:39 am

spkrinteractive:

@Jeffhurt I have a personal blog and a corporate blog #eventprofs

9:40 am

lvwedconcierge:

@Jeffhurt, Yes, I blog: http://lvweddingconcierge.blogspot.com -2 reach out 2 brides/potential/colleagues #eventprofs

9:40 am

katieroski:

@tojulius What are ur objectives 4 ur blog? #eventprofs

9:40 am

KatrinaG:

@Jeffhurt its unfortunately not active yet. Hopefully in 2 weeks, once I'm done w/ a process career counselor put me through #eventprofs

9:40 am

liesegardner:

Interesting piece by NPR's social media strategist (nice title!) http://bit.ly/EInXw #eventprofs

9:40 am

spkrinteractive:

personal is for my own musings on the "Future of Business" #eventprofs

9:40 am

Jeffhurt:

@kathleenceo I'm seening events invite influencial bloggers and covering their registration. #eventprofs

9:40 am

spkrinteractive:

corporate is for communication about things of interest that my company is doing and hopefully feedback from others #eventprofs

9:41 am

KatrinaG:

@Jeffhurt wow so blogging even impacts event choices! #eventprofs

9:41 am

Jeffhurt:

@lvwedconcierge How's blogging working for you? Any tips for others? #eventprofs

9:41 am

tojulius:

@katieroski I just enjoy sharing, I don't care about statistics or whatever, it's my space, my passion and my opinion #eventprofs

9:41 am

MelyMello:

@spkrinteractive hey - look at you with a pic! you DID listen to @ready2spark ! nice! :) #eventprofs

9:41 am

iBradWilson:

I've heard advice that Twitter is better kept personal. How about blogs? Should they be from a person or a company? #eventprofs

9:41 am

rachelES:

@katieroski Web 2.0 Revolutionizes Meetings - created special super secret download pg 4 my #eventprofs tweeps! http://budurl.com/t8bq

9:41 am

metzpeter:

@Jeffhurt We have a blog, but honestly haven't found a voice yet. If we are going 2 do it there needs to b a viable contribution #eventprofs

9:41 am

tojulius:

@Jeffhurt oh yeah bloggers should be invited for free :-) #eventprofs

9:41 am

kathleenceo:

#eventprofs influential bloggers are network hubs -- good investment because you gain attention of their followers.

9:42 am

BusyEvent:

@kathleenceo We've run a few events where bloggers cover the event 'virtually' via SM...was VERY itnriguing. #eventprofs

9:42 am

KenaSiu:

@tojulius And you have great stuff in your blog! I love it! #eventprofs

9:42 am

lvwedconcierge:

@Jeffhurt-started my blog in late 07 -interact with clients, share thoughts, more personal than blog-more immediate. #eventprofs

9:42 am

KatrinaG:

@iBradWilson has to be a convo, but could be business too...just cant b 'selling' in traditional sense #eventprofs

9:42 am

spkrinteractive:

@MelyMello Heh, thx. Tough balance between brand awareness and personal touch. #eventprofs

9:42 am

lost_sound:

@Jeffhurt We have suggested this to our clients and some still don't get it. how do you make it clear that this is a good thing? #eventprofs

9:42 am

liesegardner:

@jeffhurt Re: blogging. Best thing I ever did! It's given me a place for personal expression. Reaching people more personally. #eventprofs

9:42 am

BusyEvent:

Not sure if I can find the link quickly, but @problogger has a very good "30 days to a great blog" book out . . . very effective #eventprofs

9:43 am

Jeffhurt:

@KatrinaG Yes, be intentional and set up blogging hub during your event. New wasy to extend the content. #eventprofs

9:43 am

MelyMello:

@iBradWilson see, that's where I'm confused too. personal or biz content on a blog. guess it depends on what audience you want #eventprofs

9:43 am

rachelES:

Story: How Web 2.0 is Revolutionizing Meetings http://budurl.com/t8bq w/@tojulius @corbinball @jeffhurt @frasermatthew #eventprofs

9:43 am

KatrinaG:

@BusyEvent there's tons of great white papers for blogs. @mashable has got several linked I believe #eventprofs

9:43 am

katieroski:

@Jeffhurt I don't blog yet, trying to figure out direction, have more to talk about after comig bk from #HCEA09 #eventprofs

9:43 am

BusyEvent:

Here it is: http://bit.ly/IRCKp #eventprofs

9:43 am

Jeffhurt:

here's how to intentionally integrate a bloggers' hub in your event & extend exp. http://tinyurl.com/oj62un #eventprofs

9:43 am

tojulius:

@lost_sound most of the time showing the competitor successful blog helps, tons of case studies ;-) #eventprofs

9:43 am

aprilbroussard:

@iBradWilson #eventprofs I think Twitter should be 80/20. 80% biz 20% personal...that's what I see from the people I follow as well

9:44 am

rachelES:

@MelyMello business content is becoming more personal... achieve biz goals, but have personal voice, face #eventprofs

9:44 am

kathleenceo:

#eventprofs IMHO the best book on blogging is Huffington Post Guide.

9:44 am

liesegardner:

Prospecitve client just asked me if blogging was passe w/ twitter. My answer - just the opposite. #eventprofs

9:44 am

tojulius:

@rachelES pleasure to be there :-) #eventprofs

9:44 am

SmartSource:

Thanks for the #eventprofs chat everyone. Have to run! See you next time.

9:44 am

skyebrooke:

RT @EliteMeetings: Free sunglasses! Visit us @ #WEC09 & score a free pair of Maui Jim shades! Learn more http://bit.ly/freemjs #eventprofs

9:44 am

KatrinaG:

RT @Jeffhurt: @KatrinaG Yes, be intentional and set up blogging hub during your event. New wasy to extend the content. #eventprofs -> yay!

9:44 am

Jeffhurt:

@SmartSource See you later. Thanks for joining us today. #eventprofs

9:45 am

katieroski:

4 our conference in Oct, we have been approached by professional bloggers to attend our conf. R u getting these requests too? #eventprofs

9:45 am

conventionplani:

had to step away for a little, am playing catch up now #eventprofs

9:45 am

KatrinaG:

@tojulius just saw your reply sorry! #eventprofs

9:45 am

rachelES:

@liesegardner exactly! blogging is even more important into today's link economy #eventprofs

9:45 am

KatrinaG:

bye @SmartSource nice to meet you! #eventprofs

9:45 am

BusyEvent:

When Domino's had their issue, they did a very good job of blending personal with business...agreee, blog/Twitter can have blend #eventprofs

9:45 am

spkrinteractive:

@liesegardner I read a blog post that said one should re-evaluate your blog purpose now w/Twitter. Ironic it was a blog post :) #eventprofs

9:45 am

Jeffhurt:

Feee ebook #1 on blogging Why Blog? 25 Tips To Make It Work by @conversationage (Valerie maltoni) http://tinyurl.com/ok3e6y #eventprofs

9:45 am

kathleenceo:

#eventprofs this was fun. gotta run.

9:45 am

KenaSiu:

I do have a personal blog (in Spanish) is my space to get out my feelings, ideas & pictures I've taken. I've met great ppl w/it #eventprofs

9:45 am

BusyEvent:

@SmartSource Seeya...looking forward to meeting in January! #eventprofs

9:45 am

Jeffhurt:

Free ebook #2 7 Tips To Write A Great Corporate Blog by @debbieweil http://tinyurl.com/d2shne #eventprofs

9:45 am

tmac20043:

R @EliteMeetings: Free sunglasses! Come see us @ #WEC09 & score a free pair of Maui Jim shades! Learn more http://bit.ly/freemjs #eventprofs

9:46 am

katieroski:

@aprilbroussard the 80/20 rule is a good one to follow for Twitter. #eventprofs

9:46 am

greggtobo:

@liesegardner Yes, blog posts have staying power. Months latter still generating conversation. Twitter fades. #eventprofs

9:46 am

Jeffhurt:

@kathleenceo Thanks for joining. Looking forward to reading your tweets about events. #eventprofs

9:46 am

tmac20043:

RT@EliteMeetings: Free sunglasses! Come see us @ #WEC09 & score a free pair of Maui Jim shades! Learn more http://bit.ly/freemjs #eventprofs

9:46 am

KatrinaG:

@kathleenceo bye Kathleen! #eventprofs

9:46 am

BusyEvent:

@katieroski Only one . . . how are you handling 'payment' or 'freebies'? #eventprofs

9:46 am

lvwedconcierge:

@liesegardner yes I agree on personal expression. clients/future clients have connection to my style & personality #eventprofs

9:46 am

BusyEvent:

@KatrinaG Excellent...thanks! #eventprofs

9:46 am

rachelES:

@greggtobo yes but you can use twitter to keep generating blog conversation... #eventprofs

9:47 am

katieroski:

How often do the bloggers in the group check their blog/respond to comments? Daily? 2x a week? #eventprofs

9:47 am

BusyEvent:

@kathleenceo Seeya Kathleen...ready to chat when your schedule permits. #eventprofs

9:47 am

KatrinaG:

@BusyEvent :D #eventprofs

9:48 am

liesegardner:

Blog: personal v business. Have seen it done badly...people mixing photos of kids with a business blog. Looks contrived. #eventprofs

9:48 am

BusyEvent:

@greggtobo Agreed...our blog on Embedding Twitter into Events is still Top 5 read: http://www.busyevent.com/blog/?p=91 #eventprofs

9:48 am

Jeffhurt:

@katieroski I prefer 70-20-10 70% sharing resources, convos, 20% engagement w/ others 10% chitchat #eventprofs

9:48 am

iBradWilson:

If a blog is intended to be of benefit to a company with 100s of empls, is it then best kept "corp" or have 1 face behind it? #eventprofs

9:48 am

conventionplani:

@katieroski have my account set up to send an email when I have new comments #eventprofs

9:49 am

KatrinaG:

@liesegardner can be confusing- i've read you should specialize your blog if you want traffic. Pple love to read experts #eventprofs

9:49 am

lvwedconcierge:

@kateieroski I check mine & every day-I get email alerts when comment comes in. #eventprofs

9:49 am

Jeffhurt:

Free ebook on blogs #3 Beginners Guide To Business Blogging by @debbieweil http://tinyurl.com/lz6x4l #eventprofs

9:49 am

BusyEvent:

@liesegardner Uggggh, really? Haven't seen that. Boundries people! #eventprofs

9:49 am

KatrinaG:

But being human some times, showing some thing funny, should be ok #eventprofs

9:49 am

rachelES:

ck out @ready2sparks thots on biz vs personal in social media if you haven't already http://budurl.com/lqdn #eventprofs

9:49 am

tojulius:

@liesegardner agreed - clear objectives are so cool #eventprofs

9:50 am

BusyEvent:

@iBradWilson The guy from Ford does a very good job...can't recall the addy or Twitter. #eventprofs

9:50 am

csalomonlee:

@liesegardner it depends if there is a purpose and to provide some personal attachment #eventprofs

9:50 am

rachelES:

@KatrinaG it's not only that, but when you have vertical content (one subject area) google says you're more relevant #eventprofs

9:50 am

pathable:

@katieroski I get real-time notification when comment appears #eventprofs

9:50 am

Jeffhurt:

@lost_sound Did @tojulius answer your question? I wasn't sure if you were referring to blogs or SM #eventprofs

9:50 am

KatrinaG:

RT @tojulius: @liesegardner agreed - clear objectives are so cool #eventprofs

9:51 am

KatrinaG:

RT @rachelES: ck out @ready2sparks thots on biz vs personal in social media if you haven't already http://budurl.com/lqdn #eventprofs

9:51 am

BusyEvent:

@greggtobo Agreed...our blog on Embedding Twitter into Events is still Top 5 read: http://www.busyevent.com/blog/?p=91 #eventprofs

9:52 am

Jeffhurt:

@katieroski Like others, I get emails when comment posted. I try to write 3-4 times a week. I have several drafts always running #eventprofs

9:52 am

liesegardner:

@katieroski Comments, we check everyday. We also added a comment widget so everyone could see comments easily #eventprofs

9:52 am

KatrinaG:

@rachelES wow, really? well, makes sense, the more tags Google bots read of same topic the higher you are #eventprofs

9:52 am

Jeffhurt:

Any of you create a blog for your events? Experience with that? Tips to share? #eventprofs

9:53 am

spkrinteractive:

@Jeffhurt Yes, I find it is key to start a blog draft when I am inspired. Can always finish it later. #eventprofs

9:53 am

iBradWilson:

@Jeffhurt, what is your blog address? #eventprofs

9:53 am

tojulius:

@Jeffhurt Event blog needs to be highly integrated with communities and anticipate the feeling of the event #eventprofs

9:53 am

katieroski:

@Jeffhurt @liesegardner @pathable Thanks for ur feedback! #eventprofs

9:53 am

Jeffhurt:

@iBradWilson jeffhurtblog.com #eventprofs

9:53 am

BusyEvent:

@Jeffhurt Since we do a lot of corp events, most is internal and pw secure. Not alot of activity there . . . until after. #eventprofs

9:53 am

crlambert:

Thanks to all of you for some terriffic info on event blogging, will be reading til my eyes bleed! Great Stuff! #eventprofs

9:53 am

csalomonlee:

@Jeffhurt I've written event summaries on corporate blog ad those have been very well-read. careful about event only blog unless #eventprofs

9:54 am

tojulius:

@Jeffhurt possibly respond heavily to the question what should oyu exepct if the first event #eventprofs

9:54 am

csalomonlee:

con't you plan to keep it up year round and is specific to an industry to keep traffic and interest up for next event #eventprofs

9:55 am

tojulius:

@Jeffhurt if not the first event communicating News, updates, logistics, anticipate speakers - there's a lot u can do #eventprofs

9:55 am

Jeffhurt:

@csalomonlee We do event blog & poplulate w/ speaker & entertainment articles. We also link to anyone else blogging about event #eventprofs

9:55 am

rachelES:

@KatrinaG yup! If Content is King, Vertical Content is God - this article explains more http://budurl.com/szvl #eventprofs

9:55 am

BusyEvent:

@csalomonlee Good point . . . blog topics and continued convo can be additive to other 'next year' traffic drivers. #eventprofs

9:55 am

csalomonlee:

@Jeffhurt exactly - like everything, it's the strategy around why you're doing it vs having one to have one, right =) #eventprofs

9:55 am

BusyEvent:

@csalomonlee Can also form the basis of "what are you interested in at your event" reserching. #eventprofs

9:55 am

iBradWilson:

Jeff, your blog photo looks so much different than your Avatar! #eventprofs

9:55 am

ZeristaSoftware:

RT @csalomonlee: cont you plan to keep it up year round and is specific to an industry to keep traffic and interest up for next #eventprofs

9:55 am

tojulius:

@csalomonlee I think a community is better than a blog for that purpose @pathable would agree #eventprofs

9:56 am

rachelES:

@Jeffhurt what wd you say is the ratio of EGC to UGC? (enterprise generated content to user) #eventprofs

9:56 am

Jeffhurt:

@rachelES @KatrinaG Back 2 user-generated content. I like 2 call it social & informal learning. Nice blend w/ other social item #eventprofs

9:56 am

KatrinaG:

RT @rachelES: @KatrinaG yup! If Content is King, Vertical Content is God - this article explains more http://budurl.com/szvl #eventprofs

9:57 am

Jeffhurt:

@tojulius Our event blogs are integrated with our social communities. All is connected not stand alone. #eventprofs

9:57 am

KatrinaG:

@Jeffhurt that's a great way to put it! #eventprofs

9:57 am

tojulius:

@Jeffhurt I had no doubts about that - very well done! #eventprofs

9:57 am

csalomonlee:

@tojulius hmmm - yes, i suppose. it depends on commitment and time that you have, right? #eventprofs

9:57 am

Jeffhurt:

@rachelES We're seeing about 60% enterprise (including spkr stuff) and 40% user. It increases as ppl find voice & over fear #eventprofs

9:58 am

MelyMello:

Q re: blogs. what's the point? for twitter, I see it as a way to share info. for blogs? is it to appear a subject matter expert? #eventprofs

9:58 am

rachelES:

@Jeffhurt wow, that's outstanding. you've really engaged a community. #eventprofs

9:58 am

pathable:

@tojulius Read my mind :) Community has hundreds of authors keeping it fresh / engaging. #eventprofs

9:58 am

conventionplani:

have to get going, thanks for a great chat! #eventprofs

9:58 am

tojulius:

@csalomonlee right, blogging takes more time than community management imho ;-0 #eventprofs

9:58 am

Jeffhurt:

@MelyMello Twitter literally micro-blogging. Blogs - yes, share your views, experiences, opinions. #eventprofs

9:58 am

katieroski:

@MelyMello Good question. #eventprofs

9:59 am

ZeristaSoftware:

@Jeffhurt agree with integrated year round event blogs and communities. keeping community active is key. #eventprofs

9:59 am

bradpirman:

Thanks for another killer chat everyone. Have a great weekend! #eventprofs

9:59 am

Jeffhurt:

@tojulius Really? We find engaging community requires constant moderation. More time than blogging. #eventprofs

9:59 am

MelyMello:

@Jeffhurt but it's pretty one-way isn't it? with some quick comments back that either agree or disagree? #eventprofs

9:59 am

KatrinaG:

@Jeffhurt Love Twitter- even if unable to blog right now, its a great venue of expression! #eventprofs

9:59 am

tojulius:

@MelyMello completely different media. Not all can be said in 140chars #eventprofs

9:59 am

csalomonlee:

@pathable @tojulius lol -in the end it comes down to strategy, objectives, audience. what makes sense based on that #eventprofs

9:59 am

Jeffhurt:

@conventionplani Thanks for joining us today. A #eventprofs

9:59 am

rachelES:

@MelyMello blogs have more staying power - eg I'm still linking to that blog post i just found, whereas twitter is evanescent #eventprofs

9:59 am

mmcallen:

Hello Mike Mcallen here from Grass Shack Events & Media and Meetingspodcast.com #eventprofs

10:00 am

pathable:

Blog posts can become mini temporary communities - comments section allows n-way discussion, not just broadcast #eventprofs

10:00 am

Jeffhurt:

@mmcallen Hi Mike. We're about done. #eventprofs

10:00 am

iBradWilson:

@mmcallen Mike, I finally faxed you that release thingie! #eventprofs

10:00 am

tojulius:

@Jeffhurt REal - Quality blogging takes time -it's an art. community you can delegate and set rules and self sustained #eventprofs

10:00 am

spkrinteractive:

Great job @jeffhurt! What a great wealth of info today #eventprofs

10:00 am

MelyMello:

@rachelES yes - that makes sense. #eventprofs

10:00 am

liesegardner:

@melymello That's one pro. Others: fresh content, tell your own story, create community. #eventprofs

10:00 am

EventSolutions:

RT @csalomonlee: in the end it comes down to strategy, objectives, audience. what makes sense based on that #eventprofs

10:01 am

KatrinaG:

@pathable there's a new platform in prviate beta that tries to change the format of blogging, so that its literally a convo #eventprofs

10:01 am

pathable:

In my other life, I write neighborhood blog. Neighbors talk about blog topic w/ eachother in comments #eventprofs

10:01 am

KatrinaG:

@pathable ...between 2 people #eventprofs

10:01 am

Jeffhurt:

Thanks everyone for robust convos today. Next official chat Tuesday evening 9 pm Mike McCurry is moderator. Archive on Wiki l8r #eventprofs

10:01 am

csalomonlee:

@tojulius - well, then virtual evnts, with UGC, chat, etc. can be a temp community that can be extended longer term, no? #eventprofs

10:01 am

katieroski:

Have to run. Thanks 4 another gr8 chat. @JeffHurt - fantastic job moderating! #eventprofs

10:01 am

spkrinteractive:

Remember everybody, see if your speaker can provide more than just showing up and speaking for your event #eventprofs

10:02 am

iBradWilson:

Anyone see a weakness in using a blog as a "news" page, sharing interesting event stories, or should it be generally topical? #eventprofs

10:02 am

KatrinaG:

@chrisbrogan says: make ur blog ur go-to for your SM ID on web #eventprofs

10:02 am

BusyEvent:

@KatrinaG Are you referring to Google Wave? #eventprofs

10:02 am

rachelES:

@pathable have you looked into/heart of http://outside.in/? Local content is the next big thing #eventprofs

10:02 am

MelyMello:

@KatrinaG do tell! #eventprofs

10:02 am

tojulius:

@csalomonlee completely, that's why I am a big fan Cece #eventprofs

10:02 am

KatrinaG:

@katieroski have a good day! #eventprofs

10:02 am

lotsofdimples:

thanks Jeff, great job. @jeffhurt , #eventprofs

10:02 am

spkrinteractive:

Schedule of MANY Twitter chats available http://bit.ly/oXBBu including #eventprofs

10:02 am

Jeffhurt:

@tojulius Yes but doesn't the community still have ldrs, moderators to keep it going? I've seen plty come & go w/out ldrs. #eventprofs

10:02 am

KatrinaG:

@MelyMello on the private beta platofrm ma'm? #eventprofs

10:02 am

crlambert:

@Jeffhurt, great job as always! See you next time. #eventprofs

10:02 am

mmcallen:

@Jeffhurt figures sorry I am late.... #eventprofs

10:02 am

tojulius:

@iBradWilson I feel it's a great use. if people pay to come, they want to know more, you are starting the event beforehand #eventprofs

10:03 am

KatrinaG:

@BusyEvent no- Dyalogues http://www.dyalogues.com/ #eventprofs

10:03 am

mmcallen:

@iBradWilson thank you #eventprofs

10:03 am

liesegardner:

Thanks @jeffhurt for moderating. And thx to everyone for all these blog links. Looks like I have my weekend reading list! #eventprofs

10:03 am

csalomonlee:

@tojulius am me of yours ;) talk to you later - got to get gonig. thanks for the good chat everyone #eventprofs

10:03 am

tojulius:

@Jeffhurt that can be users, good users bloggers are tough to find #eventprofs

10:03 am

BusyEvent:

@KatrinaG Thanks. #eventprofs

10:03 am

KatrinaG:

@mmcallen hi hi:D- we were just saying how great your podcast is:) #eventprofs

10:03 am

BusyEvent:

@KatrinaG Thanks. #eventprofs

10:03 am

Jeffhurt:

All of you that have blogs, post the URL (even again) so every1 can see them. Pls... #eventprofs

10:03 am

MelyMello:

@KatrinaG yes #eventprofs

10:04 am

KatrinaG:

@BusyEvent np! #eventprofs

10:04 am

iBradWilson:

Personal blog: www.barichrome.com - photos. My company blog is in the works. #eventprofs

10:04 am

KatrinaG:

@MelyMello Dyalogues: http://www.dyalogues.com/ #eventprofs

10:04 am

BusyEvent:

Thanks for all the thoughts and sharing everyone . . . until we meet again! #eventprofs