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Fantastic public speaking
by Jake McKee on 02 Sep, 2008 - Comments Off on Fantastic public speaking
Whatever your politics, whatever you think of Hillary Clinton, her speech at the Democratic Convention this week was an amazing example of public speaking. Watch it below and pay attention to the easy tag lines, complex ideas, and stellar delivery. On a personal level, I’ve never been a big fan of Hillary and am a […]
Social Media Club: Dallas (& Ft. Worth) this week!
by Jake McKee on 24 Aug, 2008 - Comments Off on Social Media Club: Dallas (& Ft. Worth) this week!
This week is an exciting week for Social Media Club in the Dallas metroplex. We have not one but two events, one in Dallas and one in Ft. Worth! Thanks to the fantastic Lauren Vargas for once again pulling these SMC events together. Details (and RSVP links) below. Hope to see you there! Both events […]
My interview with Zane Safrit
by Jake McKee on 21 Aug, 2008 - 2 comments
Yesterday morning I had the distinct pleasure of joining Zane Safrit for his BlogTalk Radio program. We talked for 90 minutes about everything from community management to business strategy. If you’re interested in checking it out, I’ve embedded a player below or you can go directly to Zane’s show page. Thanks again, Zane!
BlogWorld Expo Discount Code
by Jake McKee on 20 Aug, 2008 - Comments Off on BlogWorld Expo Discount Code
If you’re trying to decide whether to attend BlogWorld Expo (where I’ll be speaking), remember this: It’s in Vegas. But more specifically, it’s a fun conference and will have a great attendee list. To sweeten the pot, the BlogWorld team has offered up a discount code for CommunityGuy.com readers! To get 20% off admission, use […]
SXSW Panel Voting – I need your help!
by Jake McKee on 16 Aug, 2008 - Comments Off on SXSW Panel Voting – I need your help!
For the last three years, I’ve sworn off speaking at SXSW. I’ve made bold proclamations that I’m going to have fun, stay out late, spend my time meeting and greeting, not speaking. Yet I find myself roped into a session so cool I can’t help but agree to the invitations. This year, David Peck invited […]
CAB Exchange Event Recap
by Jake McKee on 11 Aug, 2008 - Comments Off on CAB Exchange Event Recap
Shortly before leaving for my wonderful vacation, I headed to San Jose to attend the CAB Exchange. You may recall that I wrote about the CAB (Customer Advisory Board) Exchange event put on by fellow Dallas resident, Bill Lee. The event was a lot of fun and very interesting to me as a community guy. […]
Presenting in Dallas: How LEGO caught the Cluetrain
by Jake McKee on 22 Jul, 2008 - 3 comments
Strangely, as much as I speak, I rarely do so in my hometown. The presentation I gave to Social Media Club Louisville, “How LEGO Caught the Cluetrain” was very well received and as luck would have it, SMC: Dallas needed a speaker. Having not spoken much in Dallas, I couldn’t turn the opportunity down. If […]
Chris Heuer interviews Clay Shirky. Smartness ensues.
by Jake McKee on 14 Jul, 2008 - Comments Off on Chris Heuer interviews Clay Shirky. Smartness ensues.
Social Media Club forms interim board
by Jake McKee on 09 Jul, 2008 - 2 comments
Social Media Club (the larger entity) has been on a bit of a… well… break lately, even though a number of local clubs are pushing along. (Including Louisville, where I’m speaking next week). But Kristie and Chris, Social Media Club founders have pulled together a rockstar team to help get things back on track. I […]
Speaking at Social Media Club: Louisville
by Jake McKee on 08 Jul, 2008 - 3 comments
I’m going to be in Louisville for a project next week, so Jason Falls invited me to speak at Social Media Club: Louisville. If you’re in town, please join us! The event will take place from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. at the Louisville Visual Arts Association at the Water Tower, 3005 River Road at Zorn […]