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Comment on SMBMSP: a changing community by Pete (PJBFCP)

Pete (PJBFCP) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:23:55 +0000

Meg you are not alone in your opinion of this new SMBMSP. I shoukd first apologize for this TLDR comment. I too gained insights and friendships from SMBMSP. I couple months aga I attended a SMB for the first time in a year. While I enjoyed myself I also was reaffirmed that I had outgrown the breakfast. I believe that what Rick & Mykl have done is truly amazing and they deserve infinite praise for their dedication to introducing social media as a business channel to many MSPers. I have shared my opinion of the event with them and others but I’ll reiterate that opinion here. Social media is really neat. Breakfast that involves bacon is fantastic. The marketing, PR and interactive community in MSP is amazing. The mashing of these elements makes for a great get together. Other cities have had Social Media Breakfasts but none are as often and as well organized as what we have here. Rick and Mykl have had excellent support from a variety of local businesses but sponsors seem to be harder to come by as the event grows in age. This all adds up to a need for change. No pun intended. They have to charge to survive. Because this community has gathered once a month fo so long I have to wonder what those who have long attended are getting by attending. I completely believe that it is a beneficial event for newcomers to social media business practices. In the early days it was the social media early adopters who were always in attendance. I’ve noticed that, like myself, some have outgrown it which others still attend. I can’t imagine that those still attending are gaining new knowledge. I expect that they enjoy the people, the case studies and the chance to network for new business opportunities. I expect that those who feel a great attachment to the events shouldn’t have a problem paying to participate. I’m surprised with all of the local networking grottos and events that people couldn’t find another time to have some sort of social media marketing get together. I feel as though I know the core group of social-media-lites well enough to say, chill out, let’s get a beer ever once in a while. If Mykl Roventine, Keith Privette and Chris Lower bring their bottomless cups of joy and Phil Wilson, Jen Kane, Jake Nyberg and I bring our buckets of comedic snark I’m sure everyone will have a good time. Just don’t plan the event too far east or west of the river, in too small of a bar and for God sakes leave the karaoke at home.

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Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:11:30 +0000

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Comment on 35 by Joshua

Joshua — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:15:55 +0000

Creative is good. As is flexible. Quietly confident you will achieve these, and other, things.

Comment on Additional Non profit- Social Media Resources by Meg Canada

Meg Canada — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 03:21:34 +0000

Laura, I’ll be in touch Monday- I am happy to share what I have!

Comment on Wedding Ingenuity in the Twin Cities by Meg Canada

Meg Canada — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 03:21:03 +0000

I will check it out Amy! Thank you

Comment on Wedding Ingenuity in the Twin Cities by Amy Slowik

Amy Slowik — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:12:47 +0000

Have you read *All Dressed in White*? It’s a fascinating look at the origins of American “white wedding” traditions. Your post reminded me of it, and I loved reading it as a bride.

Comment on Additional Non profit- Social Media Resources by Laura Drake

Laura Drake — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:49:40 +0000

Greetings Meg,

My organization wants to draft a social media policy for our staff handbook. We’re not looking at how to conduct our social media outreach, but how our actions and choices related to our social media output are governed. For example, we want to make a few rules for interacting with minors. Could you send me some articles, resources, websites, sample policies, refer me to knowledgeable persons etc. to help us craft ours?

Thanks!
Laura

Comment on Engagement by my sweetest find » Blog Archive » the proposal

my sweetest find » Blog Archive » the proposal — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:19:29 +0000

[...] original plan Kevin had formulated was to propose in Italy. And he did. We spent two glorious weeks in Italy in [...]

Comment on Wedding Ingenuity in the Twin Cities by heidi

heidi — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:14:46 +0000

one of my favorite wedding cakes was a tower of homemade rice crispy squares…

Comment on 2010 Plans by CallieMyers

CallieMyers — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:36:22 +0000

Hi Meg, Congratulations on your engagement! That is so exciting. I have been thinking a lot about the different types of health that you mention here in my own life. How have you been doing with the goals you set for yourself? I have set some very similar goals for myself in the coming year. I’d love to see how you’re tackling things. Cheers!