While the title community manager has been growing in popularity, I’ve noticed there still aren’t all that many in Ottawa… However, I’ve also noticed that despite this, there are many people here–both in private sector and government–who do pretty well work as community managers (albeit under a different title). On top of that there’s tons of interest in the job here as well. Back in March at SXSW I was … Read more »
Just a quick note to let you know the Ottawa Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators is hosting a ‘Networking in the New Year’ event next Wednesday. If you’re in communications and looking to learn more about a specific area, there will be designated experts on hand to answer any questions and talk with. There’s also going to be food, so you won’t leave hungry either! It’ll definitely … Read more »
So a while ago on the Startup Ottawa blog, Scott Lake came up with the idea of doing a social media book club, which I thought was a great idea, so I jumped at the chance to help organize it. Now I’m proud too announce it’s become a reality! The first Social Media Book Club will take place on Feb. 5 at the Lieutenant’s Pump on Elgin. Full details over … Read more »
Dave Forde over at Profectio has initiated a contest to find out who is Canada’s most influencial man and woman in social media. Voting closes at midnight Dec. 31. I am extremely honoured to have been nominated as one of Canada’s most influential women in social media, but I do feel like I have a lot more to do before I’d be worthy the title. So I’d love your support … Read more »
Do you get social media, but still wondering how to effectively measure it? Are you in (or planning to be in) Ottawa next week? Well good news for you because there’s a couple of great events happening! Third Tuesday is happening next Wednesday, November 26, at the Clocktower brew pub on Bank St. (Which brews in-house some fabulous beer, I like the raspberry wheat) but the real treat is the … Read more »
I can’t believe I forgot to post something sooner, but Social Media Breakfast Ottawa 4 is happening tomorrow and it’s going to be a good one! Although the tickets are sold out, if you contact Simon Chen directly, he may be able to help you out. Jen Evans, Founder & Chief Strategist, Sequentia Environics will be moderating a panel all about online communities, included on the panel: Luc Levesque, Founder & … Read more »
When Twitter first started gaining momentum, it was called “permission-based stalking” by some. (I’d credit whoever came up with the term, but I have *no* idea who it was). However that term sort of died down as Twitter popularity went up, especially as people found other uses for it, rather than just stalking. However, many of us who’ve been obsessing over our iPhone 3G’s have discovered Twinkle. A twitter app … Read more »
Anyone living/visiting in Ottawa should definitely check out the Social Media Breakfast tomorrow morning. Social Media Breakfast started in Boston by Bryan Person, and now Ryan Anderson, Rob Lane and Simon Chen have brought it to Ottawa. The event sold out before I even got a chance to blog about it, but now you can grab some last minute tickets by visiting Ryan’s blog and emailing him… Tweet