Last week, we began looking at the organizations behind SMWNYC, making it all happen. Second in our series highlighting our local sponsors is SocialVibe, digital advertising company that builds philanthropy into its core. SVP Sales of North America, Mike Barbeau tells us the story of how it evolved into an award-winning, game changing company- and…
How Young is Too Young? Exploring children’s use of social media: An Interview with Andy Affleck
Andy Affleck is an alum of Dartmouth College. He is leading the development of an iOS/Android application for a startup called Ozmott and is also the author of Take Control of Podcasting on the Mac. He’s written numerous articles for TidBITS and is the proud father of an 11 year old. Your son attended the Waldorf School where…
It’s a Typography Off! COMMON Pitch & Threadless
Last month, we announced our partnership with COMMON. And while their COMMON Pitch is coming up Wednesday, February 15th, you can be a part of the movement and partnership now. How, you ask? Well, COMMON’s Carmel well tell you: We have a saying at COMMON, and a really good one. It’s good because it’s simple,…
The Importance of IRL in Social Media
When we talk about social media, many think of a bunch of people sending out TMI to their old friends on Facebook and random followers on Twitter. Lonely hearts spending Friday night’s on OK Cupid. Loads of pictures of Junior doing…well, pretty much everything. Over 200 “S*** so and so Says” videos on YouTube. And,…
An Interview with Susan Halligan, SMW12 Moderator
Susan Halligan, the former Marketing Director of The New York Public Library (NYPL), established the first-ever marketing department for the 100-year-old institution, transitioning the library from traditional communication platforms to new media platforms. The library’s “Don’t Close the Book” advocacy campaign was named by MarketingSherpa to the 2010 Viral and Social Media Hall of Fame. …
Advisory Board, Announcements, Coverage, Events, News, Uncategorized
SMWNYC Attendee Tips…from an Attendee
Many of your fine social media-savvy folks are aware that the official floodgates for Social Media Week 2012 registration have opened. As a resident New Yorker, I’ll be hitting the pavement hard throughout the NYC boroughs, blitzing innumerable SMWNYC 2012 events for the second consecutive year. As a returning attendee, I figured it apropos to offer…
Tumblbeasts: 14; Lisa: 0
I started blogging around 2004. Frankly, I didn’t think much about my choice of platform. Most of the blogs I followed were hosted by Blogger, so I registered there as well. Then Dartblog started offering students a blog presence. If you can’t already tell, I bleed green. Of course, I signed up for a Dartmouth-affiliated page. Shortly…
Let Me Google That For You
I’m sure some of you know the service, Let Me Google That For You (LMGTFY). It’s one of those parasitically brilliant – or iteratively brilliant, depending on how you define it – sites that is used when you want to come up with a sly remark to your friend’s question, “Does anyone know any good…
Spotlight on Buddy Media
Social Media Week is possible due to the great support of our global and local sponsors. This year, that group includes some major players in the social and digital space, all of them taking a a very active role in shaping Social Media Week New York. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing you…
What is Social Media? Why Do We Care?
Social Media. Hate it or love it, everyone talks about it. And has an opinion about it. While everyone is exposed to it daily, how many people really know what it is? You, being a self-selecting audience, would likely be able to provide an informed response. Others, however, might simply blurt, “Facebook!” as if that…
SEO vs. Google+
Pundits have been ready to bury search engine optimization as a tool for data valuation in the web. One writer proclaims that conventional web crawlers will finally stand still. Social media networks, in his mind, now represent the referral source for content. On the other hand, this writer from State of Search says for internet scions to hold…
Spotlight: Advisory Board Member Adam Mirabella
Adam Mirabella is Nokia’s Global Director of Digital Marketing. He manages Social Network Marketing, Digital Marketing, and key relationships with powerhouses such as Facebook, Twitter, Google and Foursquare. His mission? Leveraging Nokia’s digital marketing worldwide to deliver a crisp, relevant message for the people Nokia serves. Nokia‘s focus? Helping people connect. Whether through devices, services,…
Spotlight: Advisory Board Member Susan McPherson
Susan McPherson is Senior Vice President at Fenton, the nation’s leading public interest communications firm. Her focus? Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Prior to joining the Fenton team, Susan was Vice President of CSR services at PR Newswire. She helped companies communicate their CSR activities, sparked new business relationships, and managed partnerships with companies such as TechWeb,…
Public Enemy #1: GoDaddy’s PR Disaster as Customers Take to the Social Web
December 29th has been officially dubbed “Leave GoDaddy Day.” Organized by Cheezburger CEO Ben Huh and backed by an army of Redditors, the internet is planning a global walkout from the domain registration and hosting company. To encourage customers to act, tutorials have been circulating on “How to transfer domains from hosts”, along with a…
Apple and The New Voice Generation
As the year closes, the modern world will reflect on those notable moments that set the tempo of 2011. The late Apple visionary Steve Jobs will surely gain more coverage. New CEO Tim Cook has moved forward with strategic developments that are flying under the radar. One of them involves voice technology. Voice Command is…
The Slacker’s Guide to Creativity
Social Media Week’s submission deadline is approaching fast, and once holiday festivities have ceased, February will be lurking around the corner. With so many tasks at hand and extra obligations piled upon typical routines, it can be difficult to set aside time to “get creative” and develop something awe-inspiring. Take the pressure off and choose…
Leveraging LinkedIn to Land a Job-Job: Part 2 of 2
This is the sequel to Leveraging LinkedIn to Land a Job-Job: Part 1 of 2. Let’s bring it all together and take a closer look at my favorite LinkedIn Boot Camp infographic (unleash your inner tech-geek!). I hope you’ll find a few hidden gems of insight in this follow-up companion piece. Point #4 – Muscle Toning:…
E-Commerce Knocks On Gentlemans’ Closets
The e-commerce marketplace for men remains undefined. A swarm of websites has emerged, offering a multitude of collection pieces. Statistics have proven for years that men despise entering a store to purchase clothing. As a result, hubs such as Mr. Porter and Gilt Groupe flourish by providing esteemed labels at lower price points. Gilt Groupe…
Announcing Social Media Week NYC’s Content Hubs & Partners
Building on the success of SMW NYC 2011, we are excited to announce the initial lineup of Content Hubs which will serve as the primary locations for official SMW programming throughout the week of February 13-17. Building off the Global Theme of Empowering Change through Collaboration, each Content Hub, will host programming at iconic institutions throughout…
Spotlight: Advisory Board Member Paul Kontonis
With almost two decades of digital media experience, Paul has become a force to be reckoned with throughout the online video industry. Under his watchful eye, over twenty-five original web series (including successful online branded entertainment for Warner Bros, Armor All, Experian, Holiday Inn Express, Phillips Van Heusen, IZOD IndyCar and Samsung) have been produced….
Funnel competition into creativity
Tag. A coloring contest. Dodgeball. Class rankings. What begins in grade school as a simple mission to earn more points than the opposing team or be the last one standing will eventually permeate your world (whether you want it to or not). Competition. It’s a word that fuels action. Competition for dollars, for time, for…
Leveraging LinkedIn to Land a Job-Job: Part 1 of 2
I’d like to offer some point-counterpoint commentary on a topic matter that currently occupies a lot of my physical and mental energy consumption: how to optimally leverage your LinkedIn network to land, as I affectionately like to call a “full-time position with benefits.” A Job-Job. While I am currently enjoying my flexible schedule freelancing for…
Advisory Board Meeting: Behind the Scenes
Ever wanted to know what goes on during our Advisory Board meetings? We’ll tell you. This past Monday, we dove into the challenges of defining unconferences with the help of Matt and Mark from We Make Cool Sh.it. We’re always looking for new ways to encourage event partners to push beyond typical panel formats and…
Spotlight: Advisory Board Member David Berkowitz
David Berkowitz (@dberkowitz) is Vice President of Emerging Media for 360i, the digital marketing agency labeled one of the Best Places to Work by Advertising Age (2011) and Fast Company’s Top 10 Most Innovative Advertising Companies. David is partially responsible for these accolades. His weekly breakfast brainstorms, fondly referred to as “Bagels with Berky,” provide…
Business & Commerce, Events, Uncategorized
Will Social Media Till for Bills?
The Farm Bill is officially titled the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. It is a long, complex document outlining the funding sources and programs relevant to agribusiness. The seemingly nominal legislations of the government gain little notice, but affect our livelihoods on a wide scale. The Farm Bill is such an example. It…
Social Media [Should] Take Flight in Customer Service
I have come to the understanding that some brands are hesitant about social media use for one of two reasons: 1. Fear. They are afraid it will somehow reflect poorly on their brand. 2. Priority. They claim they do not have the capital to contribute to a social media effort. Today, few brands can afford…
Spotlight: Advisory Board Member Ashley Pinakiewicz
Meet Ashley. Ashley is the New Business and Client Relationship Manager in Clear‘s New York office. She devotes her energy to expanding Clear’s U.S. business through compelling, strategic projects and attentive client relationships. No stranger to to creativity and innovation, Ashley worked in Business Development at IDEO before joining her current team. While at IDEO,…
Building Partnerships That Last: 5 Tips & Tricks
In 2007 I spent several months traveling throughout Northern India, Nepal and Tibet. In my last month, I was based in Dharamsala, India volunteering for Cross Cultural Solutions. CCS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that addresses critical global issues by investing in local communities through sustainable volunteer programs. Traveling and volunteering showed me how far a dollar…
New York’s Initial Schedule
Today marks an important date for Social Media Week New York, as we unveil our initial schedule for the week! But before we get to what we are lining up for you, we have some pointers to share first. We’ll officially open registration January 17th but as the weeks go by, you can get ideas…
CES Press Preview Held in NYC
The 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is two months away- and on November 8, excitement began developing in Manhattan, NY during the CES press preview at the Metropolitan Pavilion. The CES press preview began at 3 p.m. and lasted until 8 p.m. Amongst Thai noodles, an extensive cheese assortment, chocolate fortune cookies, chicken…
Calling All Entrepreneurs
We are very excited to announce the opening of submissions for COMMON Pitch NYC, a community event celebrating the next generation of collaborative social platforms. Featuring ten entrepreneurs and their fresh ideas for collaborative consumption, COMMON Pitch NYC will highlight the smartest and most efficient ways to utilize social technologies to borrow, share or trade…
Event Submission FAQ
As we gear up for Social Media Week in February, you may have some questions about the process of submitting an event. Well, we’re here to help! Generally speaking the entire process takes 7-14 days. So, once you have your idea and participants lined up, head over to our Submit an Event form. …
Making Your SMWNYC Event Unique This February
Are you submitting an event to take part during Social Media Week this February in one of our twelve locations around the world? Consider the following for some thoughts on how to make your event sing and rise above the crowd during the week. Let me cut to the chase–in a sea of awesome SMW…
Occupying New York
For almost 7 weeks, New York has been the focal point for those frustrated in the country. The Economist has called Occupy Wall Street “America’s first social media movement,” and their followings on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr are nothing to balk at. While never gaining Trending Topic status, #OccupyWallStreet has definitely been occupying social media….
Empowering Change Through Collaboration
Following mass gatherings around the world in Spain and the Middle East, over the past month New York City has found itself in the center of a growing sense of American discontent. Whether a supporter of the cause(s) or not, one cannot deny the reach that the occupation of Wall Street and, on a larger…
Social Media Week Returns to New York
We’re back! We are excited to announce that Social Media Week returns to New York February 13-17. New York joins Paris, Rome, London, Washington DC, Miami, Toronto, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo in examining how social media Empowers Change through Collaborative Engagement. This global theme is our call to action. We…
Attend PSFK’s Annual Conference
PSFK’s annual NYC Conference will be on April 8th this year. The speaker lineup includes: Rachel Sterne the newly appointed Chief Digital Officer from the NYC Mayor’s Office, Nick Denton from Gawker and Yancey Strickler from Kickstarter. As a long term partner and friend of Social Media Week, PSFK has kindly offered up a discount…
Video: The Future of Real-time Publishing (Part 1)
On February 10, 2011, over 120+ journalists, bloggers and media makers joined us for discussion on “The Future of Real-time Publishing“. This event was hosted by and produced in conjunction with The New York Times (@nytimes). Brian Stelter moderated a panel which included Ann Curry, Andy Carvin, David Clinch and Josh Harris. See below for part…
Health | Tech | Food Open Innovation Output from Social Media Week workshop session, hosted by Luminary Labs
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Tonight: Chiddy Bang to Perform at SMW Closing Celebration!
It’s been a crazy, amazing and historical week–we saw tweets from space, wrestlers taking over panels and so much more! Now it’s time to party! Chiddy Bang is a Philly based hip-hop duo featuring 19-year old Drexel Students Chidera “Chiddy” Anamege (emcee) and Xaphoon Jones (DJ/producer). They’ll be rockin’ the beats tonight at District36! Their…
On the Ground at Social Media Week: The Future of Real-Time Publishing, Hosted by The New York Times
Emmy Award Winning Journalist Ann Curry (@anncurry) Against a large screen featuring live status updates from Egypt, MSNBC journalist Ann Curry and a panel of seasoned reporters discussed “The Future of Real-Time Publishing” at The New York Times Building. This was a timely topic as the world focuses on Twitter updates from citizens of Egypt…
Social Media in Style at Lucky Magazine’s debut FABB Conference
by @Rachel Shechtman Founder | Cube Ventures : Connecting Innovative Storytellers with Brands Lucky Magazine debuted at Social Media Week NYC with a new all-day conference called “FABB” (with two b’s!), a fashion and beauty Bloggers conference. The shopping magazine’s editor-in-chief Brandon Holley welcomed a crowded room at the amazing new Apella building complex by…
On the Ground at Social Media Week: How Mobile-Social is Changing How Brands Connect with Consumers
David Berkowitz, Senior Director of Emerging Media at 360i, is incredibly excited about the opportunities in the mobile social media space. He sees six types of mobile social media activities: 1) Online social networks on mobile devices 2) Sharing content via social channels 3) Location-based check-in services 4) Sharing and streaming content 5) Social gaming…
Eats+Apps: Technology for the Food Community
by Kathy Blake See more comments on the cross-posting on The Experimenal Gourmand Blog. #SMWFood, #SMWNYC Tuesday night at 4Food, whose goal is to introduce healthier fast food to us burger-lovers, food media folks engaged their inner tech geeks and got together for Eats+Apps as part of Social Media Week NYC. The event was sold…
