Shortly after opening the session on brand journalism our moderator Ann Handley declared that “content is the new black”. It’s true everywhere we look companies are generating content on a massive scale. I know I’ve heard “We need to generate more content” before, heck I’ve even said it. When Ann announced the unofficial hashtag of #goodenoughsucks [...]
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SxSW newbie tips
This is my first time at SxSW, I arrived yesterday afternoon and didn’t know what to expect. In previous years I’ve followed the tweet streams and seen all the buzz, now I’m here and seeing the chaos live. It can be pretty daunting when you arrive at the exhibit hall, and once I’d got my badge [...]
SMCH6: Geeks for Good with Jessica Murray and Ian Rhett
Social Media Club Community Manager, Jessica Murray and CEO of CivicActions, Ian Rhett hang out in the Social Media Clubhouse live UStream studio in Austin and chat about an all-volunteer design event they organization in July, 2010 to help benefit a Nashville non-profit whose goal was to end generational incarceration. Jessica and Ian had been [...]
SMCH6: Chris Heuer’s Conference Insytes with Ryan Holmes and Joe Fernandez 3.11.2011
Chris Heuer recaps the events from the night before and interviews Joe Fernandez CEO of Klout and and Ryan Holmes Founder of Hootsuite. The three talk about SxSWi, what the weekend events hold, and why they come to SxSWi every year. Joe talks about how SxSWi is like a “nerd spring break” for him. He [...]
SMCH6: This Week in VC with Mark Suster and Dave McClure
Mark Suster from GRP Partners interviews Dave McClure, Founding Partner of 500 Startups in his show This Week in VC. The two talk about 500 Startups and Dave’s background that lead him to help start the company. Dave has a background in computer science and computer programing. He’s worked for companies such as PayPal and [...]
SMCH6: Conference Insytes with Chris Heuer 3.14.2011
Chris Heuer, Kristie Wells, and Jessica Murray wrap up Social Media Clubhouse 6 by discussing the events that took place over the SxSWi conference. The three Social Media Club gurus talk about what events and discussions mattered to them the most and what important role the clubhouse played during SxSWi. Also, Chris discusses the importance [...]
SMCH6: Make Your Event Pop With Location Based Services
Location based services such as Foursquare and Gowalla are making going to places fun. Pins, “political power”, and freebies are great motivations for people to check out your business and become a regular customer. Social Media Club President Kristie Wells interviews Founder of Event Camp Christina Coster about how events can use location based services to [...]
SMCH6: Two Steps at a Time Social Initiative
Rubén Cantú Founder of Core Media Enterprises interviews Founder of VOS and Two Steps at a Time, José Alejandro about his eco-friendly effort to make an impact on the planet. VOS is a company based in Guatemala that makes sandals out of natural rubber from rubber tree plants. The sandals are made with natural raw materials and [...]
SMCH6: What Do You Mean You Don’t Remember Me?
Having strong communication skills online can make a difference of how far you can go with your career. Amanda Pharner from DCI Group and Vincent Harris from Harris Media chat about how to have, good, clear communication online. Vincent explains that the most important form of communication is the power of writing a good email. [...]
SMCH6: Austin Grand Prix Interview Senna Director Asif Kapadia
A big change is occurring in Austin that doesn’t have to do with music, art, film, or technology but with racing. Austin will be the home to the Formula 1 Grand Prix in the years 2012 and 2021. Kerri Olsen, along with her brother Kevin, created The Austin Grand Prix, a website to generate fan support [...]
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