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Thursday, November 29, 2007
Newmediajim talking at DC Social Media Club
This was the first meeting of the DC Social Media Club that I attended. The consistent theme of all the social media events I attend is that the speakers are knowledgeable but humble. Feedback, questions, clarifications are expected. Then the lecture takes on the form of a really show as the speaker explains a tool and then someone in the audience actually uses it. This happened during the Social Media Club Dc meeting today when newmediajim mentioned Utterz and Johnny Godstein took out his phone and "uttered" immediately.
NewmediaJim talked about how he evolved into the Social Media Space. What were the highlights. Advice on Social Media Dos and Don'ts. I want to get hold of his presentation - it was very good. Twitter should use him as their evangelist.
Updated 12/01/2007
Key takeaways
- Do not linkspam especially bots that send out only links
- Do other people want to know abt you and your kids. This lead to a interesting discusssion and Technocailor joined in. Since Twitter is more about transparency and knowing you as a person more than the company or cause you represent - people who follow you may like to just know who you are as a offline person
- Have a offline life too ( Don't become addicted)
- Do not Twittr while driving
- Choose to follow people who interest you with their posts. NewmediaJim recommends ConnieReese, Chrisbrogan.
- Related stories of visit to Singapore and Afghanistan and Iraq
Livestream was courtesy of iStrategyLabs
Picture: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ranajune/2074512507/
Celebrity sighting:
Jill M Foster of the DC web Women - Twitter as jillfoster
Rana Shobhaney ; Did you know this side of her ?
Has Technosailor moved to Falls Church ? He was spotted in a Falls Church Starbucks?
Technosailor decided to avoid traffic so he came earlier. Very wolrdly wise. He is a great guy ti meet so full of energy. He is a certified great guy
Did Marc Benton beat NewmediaJim in the number of followers?
Dude! to get the answer read his blog
GerryT Sets a new record
Even before newmediaJim started his session in typical grassroots style GerryT asked his first question. Did you know he holds the distinction for following many people on one day n tiwtter and being shutdown. To me its like my ISP shuttignng me down because spammers are sending spam to me ( maybe not :) )
Check out the GerryT Show
What's a Cold Fusion Guru doing in the Social Media Club.
Michael Smith (Teratech.com) came to the meeting. he doesn't Twitter but he manages the Cold Fusion User group in Maryland. it was great to meet him.
Randolph Adair will be starting afresh on Twitter and needs info on how realtors can make use of Social media.
Larissa Fair was runnning the show and as acive as ever. I wish I had more time to chat.
Deb Lavoy and Ralph C. Sklarew
I met a ton of other folks - Jared Goralnick I think I was sitting with @barn and @kyinc, Viget labs and Joe loong. I Missed meeting a couple of other people from this evening. if you dont find a mention here please let me know and I will set that right.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
BrightCove changes Business Model
Key takeaway:
Beginning December 18, 2007, we plan to end support of direct consumer uploads to Brightcove.TV. As a result, you will not be able to upload new videos to Brightcove.TV after December 17, 2007. But videos you have already uploaded to Brightcove.TV will remain available on the site and through your Brightcove.TV channel. Videos you have embedded in other sites and blogs will also continue to play.
Dear Brightcove.TV member,
Beginning December 18, 2007, we plan to end support of direct consumer uploads to Brightcove.TV. As a result, you will not be able to upload new videos to Brightcove.TV after December 17, 2007. But videos you have already uploaded to Brightcove.TV will remain available on the site and through your Brightcove.TV channel. Videos you have embedded in other sites and blogs will also continue to play.
If you have a Brightcove Platform or Network account, which means you use the Brightcove Console, then you will still have the option to promote videos on Brightcove.TV.
Brightcove.TV will continue to be a guide to great video from Brightcove media and business partners. The site will have new videos added to it daily from these partners and these videos can be saved as favorite videos in your channel.
If you work for a media company, marketer, non-profit, or business and are looking to purchase the Brightcove platform to publish and distribute video on your own site, please visit the Brightcove Products Overview section of our website.
We appreciate your interest in Brightcove and apologize for any disruption this change may cause you.
Sincerely,
The Brightcove Team
Monday, November 26, 2007
Small Biz Survival: Want to Get FREE Tax Tips?
See the States that love Small business in this article from CNN Money.CNn.com
Friday, November 23, 2007
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Bring Something to the Table, Then Get Your MBA
Extract:
An MBA from a top school is often seen as a guaranteed investment, boosting your earnings as well as your career trajectory.
But how do you know when it's the right time to pursue a master's degree in business?
"You have to be ready," said Sam Kang, associate director for recruiting at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business at College Park. "You have to ask yourself three questions: Why an MBA, why now and why a particular school?"
This decision should factor in your family responsibilities and finances, as well as the strength of your application and your long-term career goals.
Link to complete article:http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/17/AR2007111700683.html
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
The LRO Project and the Thrill Hill Gang
GeoSteph is a fantastic person and here is her story in her own words:
It started with at tweet: "I wonder if Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and the Crew would like a tour of Goddard while they are in town?" A twitter friend bbluesman offered to put me in touch with one of the roadies on the tour. I passed the invitation to Aron (also on twitter) who passed the invitation to the entire crew. When I went to the concert on Sunday, Aron gave me a behind the scenes tour of the technology it takes to put on a Rock n Roll show. On Monday some of the crew the "Thrill Hill Gang" came to Goddard to see what it takes to put a space craft on a rocket...we had a great visit and tour..I just wish that Aron didn't have to work that morning
Geosteph you are a rockstar too !
Source : http://geosteph-adventuresinearthandspace.blogspot.com/
Source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/geosteph/sets/72157603180018308/
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Intro to a videocast
This was not a prepared speech and i had others vying to take the attentions away. You will find this funny at best.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Shashi bellamkonda (me) and Muriel Geoff's Grandma
At the launch party for Geoff Livingston's book "Now is Gone" ISBN-10: 0910155739 I enjoyed talking to his Grandma Muriel. Very bright and excellent conversationalist- spent many years in France where they ran a winery. I hope i meet her again.
Geoff's book is good. I just finished it today.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
The Machine is Us/ing Us (Final Version)
The various versions of this Blog have over 3 million views
Micheal L Wesch is a Asst. Prof at Kansas State University