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Comment on A Few Cool Finds From Last Night by Aaron McCarthy

Aaron McCarthy — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:10:46 +0000

Thanks for the mention Dave! We’re very excited to get SoBuzzMe, well, buzzing! We had a great time at the event and will see you at the next one.

Aaron
Co-Founder, SoBuzzMe

Comment on A Few Cool Finds From Last Night by Aimee Rasmussen

Aimee Rasmussen — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:15:46 +0000

Just wanted to drop a line to say hello.. I attended the event last night for the first time, representing Guardian Industries and looking to find some good candidates for a few positions in my company. I enjoyed the dynamic and meeting people in my field. Will definitely attend again!

Comment on You Are Not A Social Media Expert by Gabe

Gabe — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:33:41 +0000

–Sorry, this may be a tl;dr for some.

Dave, I agree that the array of social media sites available these days makes it impossible for one to call himself a “social media expert.” Something that incenses me even more, however, is that most social media experts really are masters of the websites over which they claim domain, but, when hired by firms for consultation, fail to achieve the envisioned results.

Of course, any “social media expert” will understand and articulate that their job pertains to marketing; they help companies gain prominence on Facebook/Twitter/Youtube/whatever because they are commonly untapped marketing resources. But, sadly, they don’t understand marketing (I’ve seen this problem to an infuriating degree with low-budget “social media experts” hired by small local companies). Exploiting the growing transmedial abilities of websites is not marketing. Gone are the days when embedding a video is a payable skill.

What is marketing on social media? I won’t profess to be an expert. But if I were to hire someone to manage social media, they would be able not only to pull in high numbers of followers/likes/subscriptions (that is, POTENTIAL customers); they would be able to write well — and colorfully — to translate words on the timeline into action by patrons. This is a knack separate from simply mastering social media!

Comment on You Are Not A Social Media Expert by Abby Elowsky

Abby Elowsky — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:37:15 +0000

AMEN!
I prefer the term Social Media Coordinator because what folks really want in the end, is for someone to manage all this stuff for them and tell them which is best for their biz.

The experts can keep writing books, the rest of us will get busy with the work…

Comment on February Casual Networking Social by Dave

Dave — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:31:04 +0000

“You can’t win, Rock!” – Talia Shire, Rocky (all of them)

Comment on February Casual Networking Social by Eric

Eric — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:29:54 +0000

Couldn’t you meet somewhere that is has less drive time for those of us on the west side? Like Battle Creek (LOL, but it would take less drive time).

Comment on So We Might Pull Together An Information Technology Conference In Detroit by Joel Chappell

Joel Chappell — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:19:03 +0000

I would echo what Eric said:
“I’d like both some intro/management detail panels, some peer led/reviewed in depth panels, and maybe even some moderated discussion panels (give the moderating duties to Dave, he’ll LOVE that!).”

But OK.. I get it.. It would be hard to do that.. Well not so much the “Dave Moderation” part (Yes I mean “Moderation” Take that either way.)

Successful IT depends on good IT management as well as Management support as well… However, Good IT has a good peer base as well in a social IT setting.

At the risk of getting ridicule from the group for quoting Hannah Montanna: (Look I have a 7 year old girl.) you need to have the “Best of Both Worlds.” for a “Standout” event IMHO.

Comment on So We Might Pull Together An Information Technology Conference In Detroit by Chris

Chris — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:20:44 +0000

I am a staffer for penguicon, and could answer some of your questions, as well as direct you to the proper staff for questions out of my scope.

Also I am trying to form a Microsoft System Center User Group for the Detroit area. Please contact MSCUG (at)mdt2012(dot)com if you are interested in attending/getting it off the ground.

Comment on So We Might Pull Together An Information Technology Conference In Detroit by Eric Troldahl

Eric Troldahl — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:33:27 +0000

So, the IT Conference… I didn’t like the limited info the poll let me give.

I’d like both some intro/management detail panels, some peer led/reviewed in depth panels, and maybe even some moderated discussion panels (give the moderating duties to Dave, he’ll LOVE that!).

And the amount I’ll pay is in direct proportion to two factors – 1. Am I employed yet? and 2. What the conference includes. Oh, and I might even be willing to help with something like Registration or Security or Ops, each of which I have experience from Science Fiction/Fantasy conventions.

If you haven’t yet, you need to talk to Penguicon organizers to see what help or advice you can get from them.

Maybe get the Water Joe company to provide either discounted or free caffeinated water, or see if a sponsor like Google or GE IT wants to provide stuff for the “con suite” if there is such a thing at an IT conference.

just some random midnight thoughts.

Eric

Comment on Ann Arbor Area Folks – Hit Arbor Brewing This Weekend by Scott Fitzgerald

Scott Fitzgerald — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:23:51 +0000

I can vouch for this as Matthew is a distant relative of my wife (second or third cousin). While I cannot say that I knew him personally, I’ve heard from others that he was a super person. We will be going to the Brewery this weekend. Hope to see you there.

Comment on Don’t Be That Guy – The Pimple by Abby Elowsky

Abby Elowsky — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:52:11 +0000

AMEN BROTHER!

Comment on Too Many Thank You Moments To Count by Marie Mack

Marie Mack — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:19:32 +0000

This was the first event I have attended, and I found the outpouring of donations for the troops AMAZING. As a veteran, it truly warmed my heart to see such generosity and support for our military men and women! Thank you for bringing together such a wonderful group, and for putting the time and effort into such an amazing project!

Happy Holidays!

Comment on Too Many Thank You Moments To Count by Rebecca Mitchell

Rebecca Mitchell — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:17:54 +0000

Sounds like an amazing night! Congratulations to you and Bob for and incredible job. Well done!

Comment on How Not To Suck At Starting a Networking Group by Ray Braun

Ray Braun — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:41:20 +0000

What Dave left out is that there’s a real sense of Friendship within members that attend events regularly. And that friendship grows and spills over to newcomers. Some of our friends can’t really help us find a better way/job in our special corner of the IT world, but we talk/share/refer and enjoy the company. We talk about anything, not just IT networking, though that’s a core conversation. But about our kids, dogs, stories of success about neighbors who are not IT, how can we help (fill in the blanks), steer the “poor soul” who just walked in to feel easier in opening up then pass them on to someone who could be a contact. Need to put that in the flowchart. It’s a tangible goal.

Comment on December Casual Networking Social, Year End Wrap Up and Holiday Gathering by Dave

Dave — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:31:06 +0000

Note to self: make sure Dragonmead can make chocolate martinis…

Comment on December Casual Networking Social, Year End Wrap Up and Holiday Gathering by Jennifer Trovato

Jennifer Trovato — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:52:11 +0000

This is a fantastic idea. Looking forward to sharing this special end of year event with you guys! Jen

Comment on Support Michigan Military Families by Dave

Dave — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:20:29 +0000

Hahahahahahahahhaa….awesome

Comment on December Casual Networking Social, Year End Wrap Up and Holiday Gathering by Tim Greenh

Tim Greenh — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:02:44 +0000

15 Dec is in my appointment book.

Comment on Support Michigan Military Families by Non

Non — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:57:05 +0000

Weather permitting, I’ll be running in a Toys For Tots event on Saturday:

http://www.greatlakesathleticclub.com/charities.php?id=3

If I happen to bump into an actual Toys For Tots person, I’ll stare at them with my heat vision and see how it goes.

Comment on Don’t Be That Guy – Rude To The Secretary Guy by Mary S

Mary S — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:05:42 +0000

Love this, especially the comment about mistaking humility for servility – I see this all the time and I’m lucky to work for a boss who recognizes it too. Thanks Dave for illustrating this guy so well.