Conference Hound-Up February 3, 2012: A Shot of Whiskey with Your Tea?

Conference Hound-Up February 3, 2012: A Shot of Whiskey with Your Tea?

Let’s get this weekend started. Startup Weekend Los Angeles starts up today and runs through Sunday, with the intention of inspiring and nurturing all you budding entrepreneurs who require a little guidance. In Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Kami-Con commences today.  This is an Anime Convention run by a student organization out of Tuscaloosa. For the next few [...]

Conference Hound-Up February 2, 2012: This One Goes to Eleven

Conference Hound-Up February 2, 2012: This One Goes to Eleven

There’s a smattering of fun events to introduce you to today, covering everything from Yoga to the Taboo.  Generally speaking, it’s a good time of year to explore film festivals, auto shows and social media conferences, because we’re rolling in that stuff and there’s plenty more on the approach. The Northeast International Auto Show gathers [...]

McDonald’s Talks About Social Media and Twitter Haters at iStrategy SF

McDonald’s Talks About Social Media and Twitter Haters at iStrategy SF

iStrategy San Francisco‘s two day conference in Silicon Valley concluded today. The event was a treasure trove of experienced minds in digital marketing and social media, begging to be tapped for knowledge. In addition to compelling Keynote Presentations, the conference provided a range of expertise funneled through targeted workshops, interactive classes and case studies. One [...]

Conference Hound-Up February 1, 2012: All Covered in Social Media

Conference Hound-Up February 1, 2012: All Covered in Social Media

The conference world is exploding with social media and digital marketing events.  As these things become a more ubiquitous part of our lives, it becomes impossible not to try to get the most out of every outlet.  Along with Facebook and Twitter you’ve got Google+, Pinterest, Linked In, and many others if you care to [...]

PCMA Convening Leaders Event Rebroadcast Today!

PCMA Convening Leaders Event Rebroadcast Today!

This year’s PCMA Convening Leaders event was a huge success this year, boasting record attendance.  Get in on some of the action after-the-fact with a rebroadcast of the event’s highlights, and a live Q&A on Twitter today! Visit this link to register: http://pcma.org/PCMA365.htm  

Conference Hound-Up January 31, 2012: Our Favorites are Returning… Briefly

Conference Hound-Up January 31, 2012: Our Favorites are Returning… Briefly

Today marks the end of January.  Don’t cry, there will most likely be another one in a year or so.  To distract you from your grief, here are some wonderful events that will segue us into February. ITEXPO East is an educational event that teaches resellers, enterprises, SMBs, and Government Agencies how to select IP-based [...]

Conference Hound-Up January 30, 2012: One More Reason to Love Legos

Conference Hound-Up January 30, 2012: One More Reason to Love Legos

A busy weekend of film festivals, auto shows and home shows comes to a close and gives rise to a very eventful week.  With so much going on, I can’t even figure out where to start.  Let’s just dive in. The Auto Industry gathers today in Germany to discuss the development of low carbon, low [...]

Sundance Award Winners and Closing Thoughts

Sundance Award Winners and Closing Thoughts

Movie Awards Season is officially upon us.  The Golden Globes have been handed out, the Oscar Nominations are announced, SAG is doling out some trophies, and The Sundance Film Festival has come to a close, announcing the award winners at a Saturday night ceremony in Utah. It seems to me like the number of prizes [...]

Conference Hound-Up January 27, 2012: Auto Shows, Optical Illusions and Catvertising For Your Weekend

Conference Hound-Up January 27, 2012: Auto Shows, Optical Illusions and Catvertising For Your Weekend

Here’s your daily conference update, followed by some fun stuff just because it’s Friday. Yesterday I filled you in on five new Auto Shows kicking off across the States.  Today I’m bringing you into the loop on three more:  The Washington Auto Show, the O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels New Orleans and the West [...]

Free Exhibit Hall Passes to ad:tech San Francisco

Free Exhibit Hall Passes to ad:tech San Francisco

The folks at ad:tech have announced a limited-time offer to secure free passes to the Exhibit Hall at this year’s San Francisco ad:tech event,which takes place April 3-4th.  This gives attendees access to more than 250 exhibitors spanning two halls at the Moscone Center, not to mention unbeatable networking opportunities in the marketing industry. Exhibit [...]