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November 6, 2009

The Stories of the #140Conf LA Continue. Here's: Not Another Twitter Conference [Spark Series, Episode 2] « The SiliconANGLE

The flow of media and blogger coverage from the LA #140Conf continues to flow. I'm thrilled with not only the amount of coverage, but more important, the quality and creative coverage the event has received.

Not only were there terrific stories being told at the event, the story continues to evolve.

And don't forget, we've got the #140Conf London coming up on 17 November.

If you are a member of the media or a blogger, you may request your press pass here.

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November 5, 2009

Google News Blog: Create and Share custom News sections

via googlenewsblog.blogspot.com

I like Google News, but sometimes it does not always find what I am looking for. Now, Google is announcing its Custom sections directory, which lets you have a more more comprehensive sections to put on your Google News home page or share with other users.

Google is giving you the ability to search by topics, rather than just key words. I'm going to give this a try and see how the results go.

Is anyone else using this new service? If so, please leave a comment, and thanks.

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November 4, 2009

Paul McCartney and his amazing band video- live at CitiFied - sneak preview of his new album / DVD

Having had the opportunity to see @PaulMcCartney in Dallas and his amazing band which includes @brianrayguitar was an experience I will never forget.

Here's something I just found on the McCartney site from his CitiField performance. You can order direct from Sir Paul here or on Amazon.

Filed under // Brian Ray Paul McCartney Paul McCartney Dallas

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November 4, 2009

Here's the latest lineup of speakers at the #140Conf / London

As of today, here's the latest list of speakers taking part at the #140Conf / London.

If you are a credentialed member of the media or blogger and would like to cover the event, please click here.

Alberto Nardelli (@AlbertoNardelli) - Entrepreneur, co-founder of tweetminster.co.uk, ceo at unltdworld.com.
Alex Bellinger (@alexbellinger) - Journalist; Founder, SmallBizPod
Amy Sample Ward (@amyrsward) - connecting social change/benefit groups to social media tools for listening, conversations, and more effective real change
Andrew Davis (@andrew_davis) - Ex MySpace Marketing and Content Manager (06-09). Now Director of The Worst Kept Secret which is teaching what you didnt learn in school.
Andrew Keen (@ajkeen) - Author, Cult of The Amateur: How the Internet is Killing our Culture
Babs Rangaiah (@babs26) - Vice President, Global Comms Planning, Unilever
Becky McCray (@BeckyMcCray) - Founder, Small Biz Survival
Boyd Hilton (@boydhilton) - TV Editor for Heat Magazine
Chris Brogan (@chrisbrogan) - President, New Marketing Labs
Ciaran Norris (@ciaranj) - Director Invention/SocialMedia8
David White (@daveowhite) - Chair
Dean Landsman (@DeanLand) - Media and Communications specialist with decades of experience in broadcasting and the internet.
Digital Maverick (@digitalmaverick) - Learning technologist, Moodle evangelist
Ebony Rhiney-James (@EbonyRJ) - Digital Marketing Manager at Warner Music Group
Federico Grosso (@federicogrosso) - SVP Business Development, Blinkx
Gerd Leonhard (@gleonhard) - Media Futurist, Author, Blogger
Heather Gorringe (@wiggled) - Founder, Wiggly Wigglers
James Clay (@jamesclay) - ILT & Learning Resources Manager at Gloucestershire College e-learning
James Poulter (@jamespoulter) - Digital Strategist for Ogilvy PR
Jeff Keni Pulver (@jeffpulver) - Creator, #140conf
Jeffrey Hayzlett (@JeffreyHayzlett) - CMO, Kodak
Jon Gripton (@JonGrip) - Senior News Editor, Sky News
Jonathan Almond (@jonalmond) - Big Brother
Josie Fraser (@josiefraser) - Social & Educational Technologist
Jürgen Coetsiers (@creativestores) - Founder, The Creative Stores
Kathleen Hessert (@kathleenhessert) - CEO, Sports Media Challenge
Kyra Gaunt, Ph.D. (@kyraocity) - Associate Professor of Music and Anthropology, Baruch College-CUNY, writer, blogger
Lauri Stevens (@lawscomm) - Social media strategist for Law Enforcement.
Manny Norte (@mannynorte) - Kiss FM
Mark Middlemas (@MMids72) - Managing Partner, Business Development, UM London
Marsha Collier (@MarshaCollier) - Author, Ebay for Dummies; Radio Host
Mathys van Abbe (@mathys) - Founder & CEO Mobypicture
Maz Nadjm (@Mazi) - Responsible for social networking at Sky Television, sky.com
Nick Halstead (@nickhalstead) - CEO, TweetMeme
Nick Keane (@nickkeane) - Knowledge Manager with NPIA in London.
Pamela O’Hara (@pmohara) - Co-founder, Batch Blue
Peter Gregson (@petergregson) - Cellist and Co-founder of the Production Company Coffeeloop
Ray Paul (@raypaulbbc) - Executive Producer for Weekend Programs at BBC Radio 1
Roberto Bonanzinga (@Bonanzinga) - Balderton Capital
Ruth Barnett SkyNews (@RuthBarnett) - Twitter correspondent, Sky News
Saul Klein (@cape) - Index Ventures
Sean Seton-Rogers (@setonrog) - PROfounders Capital
Sherry J. Bitting (@SJBRules) - Co-founder and Marketing Director, Parlour Magazine
Shirley Williams (@shirleyearley)
Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) - Actor, Writer
Steve Saul (@stephensaul) - Social media/blogger for Simon Cowell’s X-Factor
Sue Black (@Dr_Black) - Computer Science Head of Department
Tal Givoly (@givoly) - Chief Scientist, Amdocs
Thembisa Mshaka (@putyrdreams1st) - Author
Tim Bradshaw (@tim) - Digital media correspondent, Financial Times
Vikki Chowney (@vikkichowney) - Editor of Reputation Online, Centau Media

(subject to change without notice)

Filed under // #140Conf #140Conf London 140 Characters Conference London Alan Weinkrantz Hispanic Social Media Jeff Pulver Jeffery Hayzlett Kodak Social Media Social Media Club San Antonio Social Media Expert Texas

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November 4, 2009

Trust Agents- An Introduction

via chrisbrogan.com

This is a great overview of Chris Brogan's Trust Agents.

Watch and listen.

I've read his book twice. I am gonna read it again, just to take it all in. Highly recommended.

Oh yeah- one more thing- he's also a good person.

Filed under // Alan Weinkrantz Chris Brogan Social Media Consultant Texas Trust Agents

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November 3, 2009

'Tis the season of Social Good; My Column in today's San Antonio "Express News"

As a monthly columnist for the San Antonio "Express-News," I'm fortunate to write about PR and Social Media and how people in our local community are using these mediums in creative and meaningful ways.

Today's column focuses on the upcoming holiday season, when we give thanks and give gifts of many types and in many forms. In this case, the article cites Steve Julian, who is helping to raise $100,000.00 for his wife, Holly's upcoming lung transplant operation.

Here's links to those cited and other sources you can learn from to do social good.

Hugs for Holly - main site

BMPR - a group of 150 amazingly nice and smart people who get together once a month to share and exchange ideas on PR and Social Meida

Social Media-driven fundraising

"Mashable's" Summer of Social Good

Social Good Consulting

From Chris Brogan's blog: See a movie, help a cause

If you have ideas on how to creatively raise money or do social good during the holiday season, please let a comment - and thanks for reading.

Filed under // Alan Weinkrantz BMPR Holly Julian Hugs for Holly Social Good Social Media Expert Texas Steve Julian

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November 1, 2009

The serendipity of meeting Peter Hirshberg at the #140Conf LA (and his commentary on how memes get started)

Jeff Pulver talks about serendipity and the meeting of chance via social platforms like twitter.

En route to the Mashable party during the 140 Characters Conference, I heard about a Vienna Hot Dog place at the Highland Mall called Metro Dogs that was offering a 10% discount to anyone from the event. I was hungry, and being that Vienna hot dot dogs are super good, I stopped by and had a bite to eat.

After finished eating, in walks Peter Hirshberg.

We've never met before, but we started to talk about the fact that the proprietor of this establishment just got on twitter and noticed an increase in business as the result of those of us being at the conference. Peter and I start speaking, and then a spark happens. Peter gets out his video camera and I get out mine. On the fly, he does this interview and social commentary with me holding both cameras.

Here's what transpired. Follow Metro Dogs here.

Filed under // #140Conf LA 140 Characters Conference 140Conf LA Interviews Alan Weinkrantz Peter Hirschberg

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November 1, 2009

Tweet Positioning System: GPS for the Twittersphere

via crumpleitup.com

This is a cool application to see who's talking about you in the twittersphere - and where in the physical world.

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October 30, 2009

My Interview with Social Media Consultant, Andrew Mueller, in the Men's Room at the Kodak Theater during the #140Conf / LA

Andrew Mueller is a consultant who helps CEO's and big companies deepen their relationships with customers using Social Media strategies.

Yes, this is a bit odd, doing an interview in the men's room during the #140Conf at the Kodak Theater, but when you think about it, any room in this place has a bit of history. We did it because it was a quiet (and sort of historic) venue.

Filed under // #140Conf 140 Characters Conference LA 140Conf LA Interviews Alan Weinkrantz Andrew Mueller High Tech PR Expert Jeff Pulver Social Media Consultant Texas

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October 29, 2009

Real Time Reaction to the #140Conf - Superb Video by DeVries PR Team

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As of today, here's the latest list of speakers taking part at the #140Conf / London.