The New SXSW
You may be thrown off by the title of this blog post, but after reading an enlightening article by Marc Ruxin from TechCrunch titled “All Things SXSW (Re)Considered”, it felt appropriate. Remember going to concerts 20 years ago? (I don’t because I was 9), but some of you may. As you may recall, there were no phones, there were probably few cameras (most of which, disposable) and there were not any social platforms or trending hashtags being stuffed down your throat. You were there to…
Button, button, who’s got the button?
Everything has a button these days. Facebook, LinkedIn, StumbleUpon. The list goes on and on. The latest button on the list? Social Giving! While reading my favorite newsletter, Springwise, I came across CentUp, a new way to encourage charitable giving by showing your appreciation of great content. With a click of the CentUp button, you can reward the content creator and half of his/her earnings will go to charity. Good for charities and good for the “creatives” that write, produce, shoot or draw. If you…
Facebook Privacy Notice? You’re Smarter Than That.
About a week later after it started popping up on my News Feed, my Facebook friends seem to have finally realized that the ‘privacy notice’ protecting their personal details and data from unauthorized copying is fake. The notice scam was the second one this year and started to appear after Facebook posted new privacy guidelines, stating that users will no longer be able to vote on future proposed changes to the website. Was anyone aware that we had those voting rights as Facebook users before?…
Social Media Integration Conference 2011 Kicks Off Tomorrow
Trevelino/Keller is thrilled to be participating in the second annual Social Media Integration Conference (SMIATL), September 16 – 17 in metro Atlanta at Kennesaw State University. The conference kicks off tomorrow afternoon and the agenda includes everything from beginner boot camps to interactive sessions to advanced level panels. The speaker lineup includes a wide variety of innovators responsible for successfully implementing integrated social media strategies and tactics in organizations large and small. Produced by Kennesaw State University’s journalism department, SMIATL offers unique learning and networking…
Start-Up’s We Want You! Now Is the Time to Submit your Application for Start-Up Council, Taking Place on September 21
Calling all start-up companies located throughout the Southeast, Start-Up Council, a group of industry experts committed to supporting the next generation of emerging companies, is now accepting applications for its next fall Forum taking place on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Application forms can be found here: http://bit.ly/qax7fg. Created in 2006, the Start-Up Council is a forum providing gratis counsel to entrepreneurs launching new businesses by providing guidance on public relations, social marketing, funding, legal, business development, outsourced manufacturing, marketing and branding. Each quarter, Start-Up Council offers…
The Real Value of Social Media
It is impossible to ignore the influence of social media in today’s culture, but what exactly does this mean for business and how does it impact a company’s brand? Many companies question the value of social media if not directly linked to an increase in sales. However, building brand awareness, increasing social influence and retaining customers are some of the most valuable effects of a well-rounded social media plan. Large corporations are increasing alliances with social media companies. Foursquare recently announced a nationwide partnership…
Digital Summit Next Week
As the weather heats up in Atlanta, so does the conferences and seminars. With more than 13,000 high tech companies and the largest airport in the world, Atlanta is the prime location for innovators and forward thinkers to get together. Not to mention that it is one of the America’s most wired cities. With that in mind, make sure that you are planning to attend the inaugural Digital Summit 2011 next week, May 16 & 17 at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta. Digital Summit expects…
Digital Atlanta
As I think you’ll agree, innovation and forward thinking converge in the digital hub of Atlanta…. its home to more than 13,000 high tech companies and one of America’s most wired cities. Atlanta is also not foreign to excellent conferences and seminars that bring together thought leaders and top executives from leading, innovative tech companies. That being said, I’d like to invite our readers to mark your calendar for Digital Summit 2011 taking place May 16 & 17 in Atlanta at the Cobb Galleria. Digital…
