annhandley asks Jun 14, 2008 12:03AM who do you consider to *really* know their stuff in Social Media? Who is a thought leader?
giggey says Jun 14, 2008 12:07AM Sean O'Driscoll is my favorite, but I'm biased bc I got to see him in action
Beth Harte says Jun 14, 2008 12:13AM meaning those who are consultants & agencies vs. those who are implementing for the co. they work for. Just curious.
annhandley says Jun 14, 2008 12:14AM No -- just curious who we think are cutting edge in this space. No agenda -- just curious!
Beth Harte says Jun 14, 2008 12:14AM they are a company who truly generates engages and generates sales via SM.
Beth Harte says Jun 14, 2008 12:16AM I met Valeria Maltoni in 2000 and that was my first foray into networking. She has my utmost respect.
annhandley says Jun 14, 2008 12:16AM bethhate I have a girl crush on Valeria. Hung out with her in Boston Sunday and Monday -- AGREED.
annhandley says Jun 14, 2008 12:19AM as an aside... it's so cute when my 1 kid says to the other, "I will KILL you in your sleep!" They are such darlings.....<sigh!>
Tim Jackson Jun 14, 2008 12:23AM That I will kill them in their sleep. Right after I read them a bedtime story- like Amittyville or Sybil. The classics.
Beth Harte says Jun 14, 2008 12:23AM timjackson will kill 'em in their sleep silly! He's such a good daddy!
annhandley says Jun 14, 2008 12:24AM timjackson You know, you are such a kind, caring Dad. Happy Father's Day to you, early.
Tim Jackson Jun 14, 2008 12:27AM I love it when they stagger around and fall down. It's so touching to see them copying me. You know? C'mon Ann, I know you're with me here.
annhandley says Jun 14, 2008 12:27AM Tim : "Hey kids -- dig deep in the cooler for your old man, will ya?"
annhandley says Jun 14, 2008 12:28AM Of course I'm with you. How many times have I held your head for you, while you ralph over the toilet? Those moments stay with a girl..
annhandley says Jun 14, 2008 12:28AM Do you know Lena West? She was great at the MP event this week...
Tim Jackson Jun 14, 2008 12:30AM Yes, Ann, I remember that time you punched your Parole Officer and the we stole his car. Then got really hammered after you got that tat.
Connie Jun 14, 2008 12:31AM I point to people like Toby and Joe because they "do" social media, not just blog about it. They take it outside of the echo chamber.
annhandley says Jun 14, 2008 12:34AM good point, Connie. Gary, too. is using it. As is timjackson (when he's sober).
Connie Jun 14, 2008 12:35AM timjackson does "extreme" social media -- like the kind where you have to wear a helmet!
Connie Jun 14, 2008 12:36AM Then there are a bunch of us who don't have books to our names but who are out there in the social media trenches with clients.
Connie Jun 14, 2008 12:36AM Look at what Becky McCray has done with her Small Biz Survival blog and consulting. How to use social media in small towns for small biz.
annhandley says Jun 14, 2008 12:36AM Did that sound challenging? Didn't mean to be. Just curious what you see.
Connie Jun 14, 2008 12:37AM I'm just pointing out that some people who really know their stuff are not that well known, like Becky.
annhandley says Jun 14, 2008 12:39AM connie - I agree. I see Lena in that category, too, but maybe she's new to me but otherwise well-known. Not sure.
Connie Jun 14, 2008 12:39AM I had not heard of Lena before BlogHer Biz - but really loved her presentation there. So very practical.
Connie Jun 14, 2008 12:40AM Two more names -- Anna Farmery (Engaging Brand) and Heather Gorringe -- together they are the Podcast Sisters. Do you know them?
Tim Jackson Jun 14, 2008 12:41AM Girls... it'll be ok. The meds should take hold soon. Besides, my therapist says I'm making HUGE strides at socializing.
Connie Jun 14, 2008 12:41AM Heather lives in a town of 63 people and has built her multi-million-$ business totally on social media. Terrific case study.
Connie Jun 14, 2008 12:42AM Wiggly Wigglers is the name of her organic gardening business. (Almost hate to say that in front of Tim.) She sells earth worms.
Beth Harte asks Jun 14, 2008 12:44AM annhandley...are you writing a piece or organizing October? Just curious...
Connie Jun 14, 2008 12:44AM Can't think of Heather's site name, but here's The Podcast Sisters: www.thepodcastsisters.com/2008/06/show-049---soci.html
Beth Harte gives Jun 14, 2008 12:45AM her 2 cents...When I go to the next seminar, it would be great to hear/learn tactical implementations-not just strategy. I can read a book
Connie Jun 14, 2008 12:46AM Wish I had a link to Heather's full story. She spoke at BlogHer Biz and it was great.
Connie Jun 14, 2008 12:46AM agrees w/ bethharte - really tired of theory, want interactive, hands-on learning
Tim Jackson Jun 14, 2008 12:47AM Yes. Agreed. Oddly, that's what got me the invite to speak here at the AMA meeting a few months back. I was WAY flattered.
Beth Harte says Jun 14, 2008 12:47AM that's why I am doing my blog...to share my tactical implementation.
Connie Jun 14, 2008 12:47AM Not as basic as what I'm teaching next week necessarily (www.eventbrite.com/event/118371051) which is for complete newbies, but no more theory.
Beth Harte says Jun 14, 2008 12:48AM I have a "make it so" command...so I need to dive in. And I don't have staff or a budget. I am sure there are others like me.
Beth Harte says Jun 14, 2008 12:49AM timjackson...wish you could speak at the AMA here! I might actually attend a meeting!
Connie Jun 14, 2008 12:49AM One of the best Social Media Club meetings we did was a small group exercise. I made up 10 dotcom businesses, gave a 2-sentence summary
Connie Jun 14, 2008 12:49AM or biz strategy & each group had to create a social media plan, strategy & how to implement
annhandley says Jun 14, 2008 12:49AM bethharte Just starting to think about October, not writing a piece, just curious who is considered a leader, who I might not know.
Beth Harte says Jun 14, 2008 12:50AM np timjackson. I wasn't just being flattering...in all seriousness...
Connie Jun 14, 2008 12:50AM BlogHer Biz was full of case studies -- one of the reasons I really enjoyed it. I think videos are online somehwere. Need to look that up.
Connie Jun 14, 2008 12:59AM Not going to BlogHer in SF but will be leading a BlogHer Second Life panel in-world.
Connie Jun 14, 2008 01:00AM bethharte SMC is global. About 15-20 cities in US, plus one or two in Canada, London, Paris, Sydney, etc.
Beth Harte says Jun 14, 2008 01:03AM connie! Look what I found...socialmediaclub.pbwiki.com/Philadelphia
Connie Jun 14, 2008 01:06AM Yes, Annie Heckenberger is involved in SMC Philly. She's anniemal on Twitter; don't think she's on Plurk.
MackCollier says Jun 14, 2008 01:11AM connie, Annie claims she's here under her same anniemal name, but won't approve me to be a friend ;(
Beth Harte says Jun 14, 2008 01:14AM well she should be my friend give we's Philly girls and all cause otherwise that just ain't right...ayight?!
MackCollier says Jun 14, 2008 01:15AM Ok Handley great question which I missed. My list is Chris Brogan, Connie, Tim, Mario Sundar, David Armano, Jason Falls, and Ann Handley
Beth Harte says Jun 14, 2008 01:16AM I sent anniemal a friend notice. I'll touch base with her offline to get involved with SMC. Thanks again conie.
MackCollier says Jun 14, 2008 01:16AM BTW in many ways how people use Twitter & Plurk is my barometer for if they REALLY get SM. Too many r on Twitter just 2 pimp, not b social
Connie Jun 14, 2008 01:20AM mackcollier good point - I base a lot of mine on personal interactions outside their blog -- like Twitter/Plurk online, or meeting at conf.
Tim Jackson Jun 14, 2008 01:22AM So I'm losing points then for walking away from Twitter? Dang... just when I thought I was going places...
Beth Harte shares Jun 14, 2008 01:23AM Macks opinion. That's why I call them smarty markety...it's bad personal promotion.
Beth Harte says Jun 14, 2008 01:24AM they ask a question, you respond and then no conversation...it's odd to me.
Connie Jun 14, 2008 01:25AM annhandley I think this is the BlogHer Biz link where you can find the videos. Look for Heather Gorringe. www.blogher.com/blogher-business-08-videos-sessions-and-interviews
Tim Jackson Jun 14, 2008 01:25AM bethharte, that would be HILARIOUS... have a one way discussion with just yourself- complete with the (AT)bethharte thing... oh man.
Connie Jun 14, 2008 01:28AM I don't know if they video'd the panel w/ Lena West. She was just before my panel and we were in the upstairs area.
MackCollier says Jun 14, 2008 01:30AM thanks connie will have to check out the videos next time I am on wifi!
Connie Jun 14, 2008 01:31AM MackCollier Did you get to meet Anna Farmery and Heather Gorringe at BloggerSocial?
MackCollier says Jun 14, 2008 01:33AM connie barely. Actually I met/said goodbye 2 Anna as I wz leavin Sat night & I didn't realize Heather was with her, I dont think I met her
MackCollier says Jun 14, 2008 01:33AM I thought about doing that on Twitter, send tweets and act like you were sending a DM to someone
Connie Jun 14, 2008 01:34AM Here's the link to Heather's video, case study of Wiggly Wigglers: wsscreengrab.blip.tv/#819602
MackCollier says Jun 14, 2008 01:34AM or 'yeah but I heard he's only getting 50 visitors a day, claims he's getting 500!'
Connie Jun 14, 2008 01:34AM And here's a podcast I did w/ Heather and Anna about using social media for small business like fish & chips www.thepodcastsisters.com/2008/06/show-049---soci.html
MackCollier says Jun 14, 2008 01:36AM 'I know! I have no idea who she thinks she's impressing with that avatar!'
Beth Harte says Jun 14, 2008 01:36AM timjackson, mackcollier and bethharte should form a trifecta to bring Twitter doooowwwnnn.
Beth Harte thinks Jun 14, 2008 01:37AM annhandley will not like the direction this plurk has taken...let's include her. connie, you in?
Beth Harte Jun 14, 2008 01:38AM [practices] bethharte: wow! did you see bethharte's blog?! It's amazing work...truly original! No links to other bloggers!"
Connie Jun 14, 2008 01:40AM conniereece: who does conniereece think she is with that stupid pink hat and boa. so unprofessional no one takes her seriously.
Tim Jackson Jun 14, 2008 01:41AM DO IT! Oh man... it'll be hilarious. Like an interview though, all serious and shit.
Beth Harte says Jun 14, 2008 01:44AM "bethharte: what gives you the edge to implment social media?" "bethharte, because I am ballsy and smart. Isn't that enough?"
Beth Harte says Jun 14, 2008 01:48AM or maybe I can say "because if timjackson can do it, I can too..."
Tim Jackson Jun 14, 2008 02:08AM I heartily endorse the commentary contained in this interview- I give ie a BIG Bionic Thumbs Up!
Connie Jun 14, 2008 02:18AM But if you'll scroll back, I left some links for you pertaining to your original question ... I guess we did get a wee bit sidetracked.
annhandley says Jun 14, 2008 02:21AM I read the whole thing... and really appreciate the links. Thanks, Connie.
Connie Jun 14, 2008 02:24AM Just watched the Heather interview on video -- really funny and interesting. Enjoyed a long lunch w/ her & Anna before they went back to UK
Connie Jun 14, 2008 02:25AM Had no idea they were going to whip out recorder and microphone and do a Podcast Sisters episode right there in the restaurant.
Connie Jun 14, 2008 02:27AM Yes! You can get good recording equipment reasonably priced that is very portable.
emsgeiss says Jun 14, 2008 02:28AM holy cow this conversation grew wings...to ans. the orig. Q (why am always behind?) AnnHandley, mackCollier, ChrisBrogan, Darren Rowse (sp?)
emsgeiss says Jun 14, 2008 02:29AM to mack: after that comment, you're going to loose more Twitter followers (j/k )
Tim Jackson Jun 14, 2008 02:44AM AnnHandley- sorry about that mess on the rug. connie bet me I couldn't do it. Turns out , I can't.
seerysm says Jun 14, 2008 02:26PM Jeremiah Owyang jowyang. Just wish he would give Plurk more of a shot!
onepinktee Jun 14, 2008 02:34PM I'm loving this convo - pick up some new blogs to read! (just what I need )
annhandley says Jun 15, 2008 02:34AM WOW! Me, too.. this is a testament to a strength of Plurk. Great having this all in one scrollable spot...
Connie Jun 15, 2008 02:38AM 192 responses - what a conversation! Like real life too. You wander away from a topic then come back.