SMC-DC Goes Federal with FCW’s Chris Dorobek
April 24, 2008
Our next SMC-DC meeting will be May 15 at Viget Labs. We welcome Chris Dorobek, Editor-in-Chief of Federal Computer Week. Chris is no stranger to social media, and he will share his experience with blogging and social networks (visit him on Twitter and Facebook), as well as his opinion of government and military use of Web 2.0.
The federal government strives for collaboration between the different departments and units it holds. The government is still experimenting with social media, with the wiki Intellipedia already in use for the intelligence community, and even the Department of the Navy’s CIO dipping his toes into blogging.
So how else is the government using social media? Are they ready for it, and what’s the value for them? Come discuss the current and future state of Web 2.0 as the government views it.
More details:
Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 13 to Larissa Fair.
Special thanks to Viget Labs for hosting the event.
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location:
400 S. Maple Avenue, Suite 200
Falls Church, VA 22046
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=19100475790
SMC-DC: Personality Not Included with Rohit Bhargava
April 16, 2008
Come join SMC-DC for the official Washington, DC area book launch for Rohit Bhargava’s new book Personality Not Included. Maybe you caught him at Blogger Social, or maybe at one of his other book tour destinations. But, if not, now is your chance!
Personality Not Included was recently released by McGraw-Hill and serves as a guide for companies on how authenticity is the new standard that brands need live up to in the social media era – the book has received significant early praise and features a forward by bestselling author and entrepreneur, Guy Kawasaki.
We will kick off the festivities with a book signing at Barnes & Noble in Arlington from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. From there, please feel free to join us for an informal dinner and drinks gathering at Whitlow’s on Wilson from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
Books will be available for purchase on-site at Barnes & Noble. There is ample garage parking, some metered street spaces, and both locations are metro accessible at the Orange Line’s Clarendon stop.
Please RSVP to Larissa Fair via e-mail no later than Monday, April 28.
Please designate if you will be attending the book signing, dinner, or both.
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=11709537599
Hope to see you there!
DATE: Thursday, May 1, 2008
BOOK SIGNING
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Barnes & Noble – Arlington
Clarendon Market Commons
2800 Clarendon Blvd. Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22201
DRINKS AND DINNER
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Whitlow’s on Wilson (beach bar, to the left in the back)
2854 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
Upcoming Conferences & Discounts
April 14, 2008
Seems conference season is in full swing, so we wanted to let you know about some of the ones that got our attention and several have graciously offered discounts to our Members and friends.
We also want to make sure you are aware of the Social Media Club local events that are happening near you, so scroll down to the end if you are interested in getting together in your neighborhood.
CONFERENCES:
NewComm Forum 2008:
New Communications Forum is the premier conference that brings together thought leaders and decision makers from around the globe to discuss the impact of social media and new communications on media, marketing, journalism, PR and advertising, business, culture and society.
Use the discount code NCF8SP and save $250!
More information at: http://newcommforum.com/2008/
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SMX Social Media Marketing:
SMX is where internet marketers will learn to harness the power of user engagement. You’ll be a master of social media marketing after attending SMX Social Media!
This show is for internet marketers who want to engage the unique and difficult-to-reach audiences at social media sites like Digg, del.icio.us, Facebook, StumbleUpon, Reddit and Wikipedia. These and other social media sites are serving new and fast growing audiences that want to discover information based on community interests, voting and sharing.
Use the discount code smx10smc and save 10%!
More information at: http://searchmarketingexpo.com/social/
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Web 2.0 Expo Blogtropolus Bloggers Lounge
Presented by The Conversation Group
Blogtropol.us is the dedicated media and networking lounge for bloggers, content producers, and journalists during Web 2.0 Expo 2008. In a private suite, in the middle of the conference action, Blogtropol.us is designed for you to host and share conversations among digital influencers – both online and offline.
Open to all digital media-makers attending Web 2.0 Expo, Blogtropol.us is the social hub for creating media and discussing conference happenings. Daily live streamed and on-demand video shows will be broadcast to cover the most important conversations of the conference for online discussion and sharing.
In order to participate you must have a Web 2.0 Expo Pass or conference pass AND you must register for access into the lounge at – http://blogtropolus.eventbrite.com. Space is limited!
Free
More information on Web 2.0 Expo: http://en.oreilly.com/webexsf2008/public/content/home
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SOBCon08:
The SOBCon08 program guarantees to send each attendee home with a Business Action Plan that can be immediately executed for measurable success. The “mastermind” teams in which attendees will be interacting will provide uniquely deep working relationships that are more meaningful than the business card trading found at other conference/networking events.
More information at: http://www.sobevent.com/register/
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Communitelligence Executing Social Media:
The preeminent event for PR, marketing and corporate communications executives to network, learn best practices and make decisions about deploying social media for their organizations. An interactive conference balanced between strategy and tactics, between corporate communications, marketing, PR & HR, between panels, roundtables, unconference discussions, and good ole presentations with PowerPoint.
More information at: http://www.communitelligence.com/content/index.cfm?spgid=274
SMC members can also get a $300 discount by using promo code la08ch
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Social Media
This conference is a must-attend event for all those who are committed to using social media to engage their employees, reach their customers and build their brand to achieve real business results. Learn how to use blogging, podcasting & the latest Web 2.0 technologies to engage your employees, reach your customers & build your brand.
Let them know Social Media Club sent you and save $200!
More information at: http://www.aliconferences.com/conf/socialmedia_summit0608/index.htm
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BLOG
BlogPotomac is this year’s premiere social media marketing event for greater
More information at: http://www.blogpotomac.com/
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UPCOMING SOCIAL MEDIA CLUB GATHERINGS:
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Louisville ,KY (USA ) – April 15th -
San Francisco ,CA (USA ) – April 21st -
Dallas ,TX (USA ) – April 24th -
Seattle ,WA (USA ) – May 1st -
Cincinnati ,OH (USA ) – May 3rd -
Boston ,MA (USA ) – May 8th -
Phoenix ,AZ (USA ) – May 8th -
Minneapolis ,MN (USA ) – May 14th
If you would like to volunteer to help manage the local events in your neighborhood, or you would like to get one started (or re-started), please send us an email to socialmediaclub at gmail dot com and we would be happy to get you connected with the right folks.
Be well. Keep learning. Keep sharing.
Discount Code Available for NewComm Forum
April 1, 2008
Register Today with Discount Code NCF8SP & Save $250!
Social Media Club is a proud sponsor of the upcoming New Communications Forum, and we would like to invite you join us! Gather with other leaders in media and communications in the relaxed and elegant setting of the Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel & Spa in Sonoma County, CA to:
- Learn how organizations like Dell, Sony and the Red Cross have successfully incorporated social media and new communications tools and technologies, social media and new approaches into internal and external communications initiatives
- Discuss the future of advertising and marketing in the new world of conversational media
- Find out how new media — from blogs, podcasts, online video and Twitter to citizen journalism—are changing the news business, journalism, society and culture
- Examine the new and increasingly important role of new communications and social media in the political process and public sector communications. We’ll examine how social media is being used in the 2008 presidential race, and more!
- Explore the latest developments and emerging business models for television and online video, music, virtual worlds, publishing and more!
- Learn what’s really involved in integrating social media into a traditional communications program
- Discuss how our conceptions of influence, journalism, community and civic participation are changing
NewComm Forum is designed for leaders who are interested in the changing world of media and communications and will foster important conversations and collaborations across the following professions: Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Politics & public sector communications, Academia, and New media & communications technologists.
Come and enjoy the 4th annual NewComm Forum in the heart of Sonoma County. In addition to a rich educational experience with more than 60 sessions, top speakers, discussions, insights and debates, we’ll have cocktail receptions by the fireplace, wine tastings from local vintners outside under the arbor, a picnic on the lawn and a even a pool party!
Join the thought leaders in emerging media and communications platforms, practices & trends. Don’t miss this unparalleled event. Register Today with Discount Code NCF8SP & Save $250!
