As social media becomes more and more popular there’s another issue that is a direct result of its growing popularity: more social media conferences. In Arik’s recent post, he discusses his views that our society may in fact be over-conferenced. I think the thought itself is interesting, but I have to admit that my gut… Read the rest of this entry
Daily Archives: February 16, 2010
Time for the Digital Conference Scene to Evolve
Recently I had the opportunity to attend a local event sponsored by LaBreche and Twin Cities Business named: Reputations. The keynote? None other than Chris Brogan. The event also featured a solid panel of communicators and leaders from local agencies and organizations like Best Buy and Select Comfort (disclaimer: client). Leading up to the event,… Read the rest of this entry
PRBC pontificates on SM in 2010
In one of today’s posts Arik Hanson suggests conferences get more midlevel speakers. He notes about VIPs “They don’t actually do the work. They’re typically brilliant people. Tremendous speakers. But, they’re not on the front lines. I want to hear from the folks in the trenches sometimes. What’s working? What isn’t? What surprised you?” Ask… Read the rest of this entry