Why I Video Blog

Guest video blog post by social media strategist Taylor Ellwood

In the video below I discuss why I video blog, and why I think video is an underused resource. Video should be incorporated into your social media presence. The advantage of doing so, is that it allows you to show people you and what you are doing, as opposed to just telling them.

How to use the new Twitter Linkedin connection properly

Everyone is all astir over Linkedin finally connecting its status updates to twitter, but in my opinion, this recent update is not as wonderful as it first seems. In fact, in the few days since it’s been started, I’ve already seen the quality of status updates on Linkedin degrade because people aren’t using #in for sending tweets, but instead are sending all of their tweets over to Linkedin. I’ve learned more about cats, sports teams, and other equally irrelevant information (for Linkedin) in the past few days because people haven’t exercised the proper awareness of how to use the new Linkedin Twitter connection effectively.

Glynis Valenti, Photography, Marketing, and the Oregon Coast

The Trek from Astoria to Seaside was a very Enjoyable 18.3 miles

coffee Glynis Valenti, Photography, Marketing, and the Oregon Coast Yesterday we met with a local artist from the Oregon Coast Glynis Valenti. We met over coffee and appetizers at the Shilo Inn in Seaside, Oregon. Glynis has a varied background in the arts. I mean the ARTS. Glynis has traversed the United States displaying her talents from the East coast to the West coast. She has worked in the marketing field from many angles.

Final Lunch 2.0 Networking in Portland

Has the Lunch 2.0 Networking and Informational Lunch Hour Come to an End?

Yesterday I visited with the Portland Lunch 2.0 networking crowd at what was billed as possibly the last Lunch 2.0 event in town due to the economic downturn. This Lunch 2.0 was held at the Elemental Headquarters on 5th Avenue downtown.

Wine and Social Networking Lunch 2.0 at eROI was Quite an Event

Lunch 2.0 this week was a tasty affair catered by Portland’s Crave Catering

eroi Wine and Social Networking Lunch 2.0 at eROI was Quite an Event This version of Lunch 2.0 was hosted by eROI. With all the people who showed up the event turned out to be a power lunch.

If you haven’t attended a Lunch 2.0, it is

Internet Strategy Forum – Portland July 23rd – 24th 2009

Social Media, Internet Executive Career Path Symposium, and the Internet Strategy Forum Summit, a “Don’t Miss Combination”

ISF Summit logo Internet Strategy Forum Portland July 23rd 24th 2009 The Internet Strategy Forum Summit is a great chance for use to get in touch with the pulse of the internet and network with the leaders in the field. This year they are even adding a Social Media session to the already popular Internet Executive Career Path Symposium.

Social Networking In The Park Sponsored by Bing from Microsoft

Last Night – SMX Advanced – Microsoft’s new entry into the search field Bing sponsored In The Park Bash

smx advanced Social Networking In The Park Sponsored by Bing from Microsoft Last night at SMX Advanced Seattle there was quite a party held “against the beautiful backdrop of the Olympic Sculpture Park and the Puget Sound.”

The twitter Marketing Pyramid

It has finally happened to social networking and using twitter marketing.

Portland Lunch 2.0 at OTBC

Portland Lunch 2.0 was in the ‘burbs, Beaverton at OTBC to be exact

On January 14th the Lunch 2.0 crowd got together at the Beaverton Round.
lunch2 Portland Lunch 2.0 at OTBC

Creative | Creative Gimping | WIFI Hotspots | Cre8Con

Cre8Con 2008 – The Portland Creative Conference – What a Show!

This years revitalization of The Portland Creative Conference (Cre8Con) stayed true to its predecessor. The original Portland Creative Conference was a full immersion into the spirit of creativity where extraordinarily talented people came to share personal insights into the creative process.

Professional Development | Future Technology | Convergence

InVerge Day 1: Great Information on the Convergence of Media and Technology

Day 1 of the InVerge conference was a success we were presented with information from some of the top people in their field. The presentations took us from the turn of the 19th century to 2020 and beyond. The information we received was not only useful but mind expanding as well.

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