Yes Virginia, There Is A Military Track

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The question in many people’s mind is “Why is there a military track at Blog World?” The answer is that members of the military (as opposed to the military itself) have been at the forefront of using and pushing the boundaries of new and social media. As they have done so, the military and a … [Read more]

The Politics of Scheduling a Conference

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By now you’ve seen the preliminary schedule for BlogWorld ’10. Right now it only contains confirmed sessions and speakers. As we approve more each day, we hope you’ll check back often for updates. Soon after I published the schedule I was met with a flurry of questions about the sessions and panels and why they … [Read more]

What You Can Expect From the “Ethics and Social Media Marketing” Panel at BlogWorld 2010

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My name is Patrick O’Keefe and I will be leading the “Ethics and Social Media Marketing” panel at BlogWorld & New Media Expo 2010. I run the iFroggy Network, a network of websites covering various interests. I wrote the book “Managing Online Forums,” a practical guide to managing online forums, communities and social spaces. I … [Read more]

Making the Best BlogWorld Schedule Possible

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Last week, Deb posted the much-anticipated 2010 BlogWorld Expo schedule. I’m sure that may of you ran off to start planning your schedule, just like I did. And I’m sure many of you through up your hands in despair, not knowing how you’d see everything you want to see…just like I did. The fact of … [Read more]

And Now…the BlogWorld 2010 Schedule

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Holy Cats! Deb Finally Has the 2010 BlogWorld Conference Schedule Up! Thanks to all for your patience as I get a preliminary schedule going. I know it feels as if it’s taken forever,  it feels that way for me too. It took a while because we needed to confirm speakers and sessions, and double check … [Read more]

New Speaker, Panel & Keynote Announcements!

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Are you subscribed to our newsletter? If not, you’re missing out! Over the past two weeks we’ve been announcing some speaker, panel, and keynotes for BlogWorld & New Media Expo 2010. Here’s a quick recap:   BlogWorld Keynote: The 7 Harsh Realities of Blogging for Bucks Nearly all BlogWorld attendees are interested in monetizing their … [Read more]

Be a Part of the BlogWorld & New Media Expo Video Newsletter!

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Hi, I’m Jeffrey Powers, conference track leader in this year’s Digital Broadcasting track. We at BlogWorld & New Media Expo want to not only see you come to the show, but also get involved. The BlogWorld & New Media Expo Video Newsletter We’re working on an informative Video newsletter, which will tell people what this … [Read more]

Go Where The Geeks Are: Why Tech Events Matter for Tourism And Travel

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Panel: Tourism Currents workshop on social media for tourism Speakers: Sheila Scarborough and Becky McCray Date/Time: October 14, 09:45 – 5:00 Those who want to connect with visitors online need to speak their language, understand their communication tools and appreciate their culture and etiquette. Your CVB (Convention and Visitor’s Bureau) cannot make smart decisions about … [Read more]

What's the Hold Up With All Those Speaker Proposals, Deb?

When I logged into my BlogWorld email account on Monday morning there were 211 emails waiting. About 40 of them were from people looking for the status of their speaker proposals. I also have folks contacting me or wondering aloud on Twitter – everyone wants to know if we accepted their proposals. Many are (falsely) … [Read more]

How to Connect at BlogWorld

We have less than 3 months left until BlogWorld 2010. If we want to ensure we don’t miss a thing, make all the connections we’ve been looking forward to, and have an all-around great time, the time is not to start planning to connect. Here are a few tools and tips for what you can … [Read more]