Answering top 3 questions about the NH Social Media Biz Summit ( #NHSMBS )
June 9th, 2009 by Lani and AllenHi there,
First, have you seen this week’s Time magazine yet??? Twitter made the cover! There’s a picture of an iPhone, and the message on the screen is a “tweet” from @stevenbjohnson which says:
“I’ve written this week’s TIME cover story about how Twitter is changing the way we live — and showing us the future of innovation. Buy a copy!”
From our point of view, this means next week’s “A-Ha!” NH Social Media Business Summit couldn’t come at a better time. What a great opportunity for 100 of us to gather and talk turkey about these amazing social tools and platforms, and how they can help our business ventures. (Thank you for making it possible, PSNH!)
With that in mind, we’ve had a few questions directed our way, so we thought we’d send answers to all attendees, and share those answers here on our blog, too, just to cover all bases.
Question #1: “Is there a Twitter hashtag (#) for the event?”
A: Why YES, yes there is. It’s #NHSMBS.
For those of you who don’t know what that means yet, using a hashtag (or # sign) in front of a word, phrase, or acronym is sort of a “secret code” in the Twitterverse that makes it easy to find related tweets in one place. So, if you want to let your Followers know you’re going to the Event, or if you want to share tidbits during the Event, you simply add “#NHSMBS” inside your tweets, and Twitter search will “catch” your tweet. This is a great way to be included/seen in the conversation threads during and after the Event.
Question #2: “Can I share the content of the Event with friends, Fans, or Followers?”
A: ABSOLUTELY, YES!
This is a Social Media Summit, which means not only are you allowed to share content, but we strongly encourage you to do so. Post pics to TwitPic and Flickr. Upload videos to YouTube and Facebook. Tweet and retweet with abandon. Blog like a banshee. Tag photos, posts, and videos. Have fun and let ‘er rip!
Truth is, sharing content is part of the charm and power of social media marketing. When you capture and share your experiences with others — in videos, photos, tweets, posts, etc. — you boost the probability of getting more eyeballs to your business, making fresh connections, and giving search engines something to smile about when they come visit.
Question #3: “How advanced will the material be?”
A: Thanks to that little three-minute survey we shot out last week, we have a decent sense of the room and what tools are already in play in the lives of at least 50 of the attendees. We’re happy to report that folks appear to be cruising along, branching out, and OPEN to new ideas, tips, and strategies. So regarding the material, it’s a mix of high-level overview, strategic application, real-world examples, and specific results and success stories designed to educate, inform, and inspire both newbies and devotees alike.
The thing about any kind of social media or online marketing workshop is a lot of the magic and learning comes from the exchange of ideas and sneak peeks into how other people are using and applying the platforms and channels available.
The great news is, we have AMAZING attendees from a wide variety of backgrounds and industries, so cross-pollination of ideas and insights is going to be primo. We also have great confirmed Panelists, including corporate blogging guru Chris Halvorson of Halvorson New Media, and PSNH’s own Senior Corporate News Representative Martin Murray. AND, presenting the “Yes, It CAN Be Measured” session is Frank Mulcahy, New England Regional Sales Manager for Microsoft Advertising. Not to mention what’s sure to be a fab keynote by Stephen Reno, outgoing Chancellor of the University System of New Hampshire.
Wherever you are in your social media journey, you WILL be exposed to new tips, tricks, and techniques to integrate into your own systems, and enhance your own goals and objectives. You’ll also leverage the knowledge of the room, and make connections with like-minded professionals, which is where the big “A-Ha!” usually happens. 
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Phew! We’re going to stop there and bid you good day for now. Just a reminder, there’s a wait list that’s growing every day (30+ people!), so if for any reason you can’t make the event, please let us know ASAP so you can help out the next person who’s waiting patiently on the sidelines for a spot to open up.
To your continued success,
Lani & Allen Voivod
Co-owners and Content Lovers of Epiphanies, Inc.
P.S. While we are all sooooo lucky to have a whole day to devote to social media and how it can help our businesses, missions, and ventures, it is *just* one day. If you’re starting to get a sense of how valuable social media skills and knowledge are to your professional success, or if you downright KNOW you need to go deeper in order to stay competitive, relevant, and empowered, get in on our 90-Day Social Media Marketing Training Program.
Slated to begin Tuesday, June 23rd and limited to 12 success-minded professionals, the Program is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn, leverage, and get the support and guidance you need to not only survive, but THRIVE in the social media realm. Don’t miss out - lock in your spot before someone else does!
