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#140conf Los Angeles: Guide to Videos from Day 1 (Oct 27 2009)

jeff — 2009-11-10T10:02:58-05:00

(Special thanks to @RealPlayer for posting these videos)

- Jeff Keni Pulver (@jeffpulver), creator #140conf, "Welcome to #140conf LA: The State of NOW"

- Cyndi Stivers - Managing editor, EW.com (Entertainment Week), Cyndi's talk.

- Dave Winer (@davewiner) - Software developer, Entrepreneur, and Writer, "How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Fail Whale"

Venture Outlook: Investing in the Real-Time Internet

Participants:
- Bijan Sabet (@bijan) - General Partner, Spark Capital
- Howard Lindzon (@howardlindzon) - Founder, Social Leverage
- Ron Conway - Founder and Managing Partner, Angel Investors
- Robert Scoble (@Scobleizer) - moderator

Watch: Venture Outlook: Investing in the Real-Time Internet

- Jeffrey Hayzlett (@JeffreyHayzlett) - CMO, Kodak, "The Power of Social Media and how it grows value for your brand"

- Porter Gale (@porterVA) - VP Marketing, Virgin America, "twitter and an Airline. Our story"

- David Saranga (@DavidSaranga), "Using twitter for Public Diplomacy"

- Aaron Bleyaert (@BigBley), Tonight Show Blogger, Celebrity Twitter Tracker.
Watch Aaron's talk

- The Tim Kring Interview

Peter Hirshberg (@hirshberg) - Chairman, The Conversation Group
Tim Kring (@TimKring) - Creator, Heroes

Watch The Tim Kring Interview

- The Democratization of Information: Are we transitioning from an Age of Information into an Age of Misinformation? And, if so, what can we do about it?

Participants:
Al Seckel (@insightfultoo) - Cognitive Neuroscientist
Arianna Huffington (@ariannahuff) - Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief, The Huffington Post
Caprice Young (@capriceyoung) - President and CEO, KC Distance Learning
Jon Klein (@JonKleinCNN) - President, CNN
Peter Hirshberg (@hirshberg) - Chairman, The Conversation Group

Watch The Democratization of Information

- Digital Producers and Disruptors

Participants:
Jeff Keni Pulver (@jeffpulver) - moderator
Natalie Lent (@natalielent) - Director, Emerging Platforms, ID PR
Sadao Turner (@SadaoTurner) - Online producer for everything Ryan Seacrest
Sarah Ross (@sarah_ross) - Katalyst Media, Head of Digital

Watch Digital Producers and Disruptors

- Scott Porad (@scottporad) - CTO for Cheezburger Network, "Listening and Engaging"

- Twitter as a platform to pursue your passion

Participants:
Jack Gray (@jackgraycnn) - Producer/Writer for Anderson Cooper 360
Jane Buckingham (@Jane_Buckingham) - The Modern Girl's Guide to Life
Jeff Keni Pulver (@jeffpulver) - moderator
Soleil Moon Frye (@moonfrye) - Actress, Director, and Screenwriter

Watch Twitter as a platform to pursue your passion

- Google Wave and the Future of Communications

Participants:
Greg Dalesandre (@gregd) - Product Manager, Google Wave
Jeff Keni Pulver (@jeffpulver) - Moderator
Michael Killian (@MichaelJKillian) - Avaya Director of Endpoint Devices

Watch Google Wave and the Future of Communications

- Public Policy & Law

Participants:
Adrian T Dayton (@adriandayton) - CEO, Comrad Esq.
Brett Trout (@BrettTrout) - Patent Lawyer, Author of Cyber Law
Glenn Manishin (@glennm) - Tech Lawyer, Web Pioneer

Watch Public Policy & Law

- twittermoms: The Interview

Participants:
Megan Calhoun (@twittermoms) - Founder Twittermoms.com
Rachel Masters (@masters212)

Watch interview: twittermoms

- twitter and Music

Participants:
Jeremy Welt (@jblogg) - SVP of New Media at Warner Bros Records
Steve Greenberg (@steviegpro) - founder, CEO, S-Curve Records
Ted Cohen (@spinaltap) - Managing Partner, TAG Strategic

Watch session: twitter and Music

- Jeffrey Pollack (@JeffreyPollack) - Commissioner, World Series of Poker
Watch Jeffrey Pollack

- tweets, tells and tales: The Poker Panel

Participants:
Annie Duke (@RealAnnieDuke) - Professional Poker Player and Celebrity Apprentice Contestant
Joe Sebok (@JoeSebok) - President, PokerRoad.com; Cohost, PokerRoad Radio
Lisa Tenner (@lisatenner) - Founder, Tenner & Associates, Inc.
Matt Savage (@SavagePoker) - American Poker Tournament Director

Watch tweets, tells and tales: The Poker Panel

- Stowe Boyd (@stoweboyd) - Stowe Boyd and The /Messengers, an analysis/synthesis service focused on the social web revolution. "Social Business: Flux, Fluid, Flow"

- Hollywood Politics: The Making of a Twitter Cause Celeb

Participants:
Jacob Soboroff (@jacobsoboroff) - Correspondent, AMC News; Executive Director, Why Tuesday?
Maegan Carberry (@maegancarberry) - Blogger, Huffington Post & CauseCast; Co-host, Variety's Wilshire and Washington
Ted Johnson (@tedstew) - Variety's Editor at Large
Wendy Cohen (@wendynuale)

Watch Hollywood Politics: The Making of a Twitter Cause Celeb

- Mark Horvath (@hardlynormal), Making the Invisible Visible

- Police Chiefs that tweet

Participants:
Chief Dan Alexander (@bocachief) - Chief of Police, Boca Raton, FL
John Stacey (@ChiefStacey) - Chief of Police, Bellevue, NE
Lauri Stevens (@lawscomm) - Social Media Strategist for Law Enforcement
Scott Whitney (@ACWhitney) - Assistant Chief of Police, Oxnard, CA

Watch Police Chiefs that tweet

- Peter Gregson (@petergregson) - Cellist and Co-founder of the Production Company Coffeeloop
Watch performance

- Artist & Manager - Notes on twitter & real time communication

Participants:
Aaron Ray (@redbaron1200s) - Partner & Head of Digital, The Collective
Mike Shinoda (@m_shinoda) - Member of Linkin Park & Blogger
Scott Perry (@scottperry) - Founder of New Music Tipsheet

Watch: Artist & Manager - Notes on twitter & real time communication

- Wm. Marc Salsberry (@wmmarc) - Photographer and Entrepreneur, "Passion + Cancer = The Perfect Wingman"

- Kevin Pollak (@kevinpollak) - Actor and Comedian, Interviewed by Jeff Pulver
Watch Kevin Pollak Interview

- twitter and Comedy

Participants:
Chris Hardwick (@nerdist)
Doug Benson (@DougBenson)
Rob Huebel (@robhuebel)

Watch: twitter and Comedy

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Tags: 140conf, social media, 140 Characters Conference, twitter, Jeff Keni Pulver

Virgin America: twitter and an Airline. Our story (from #140conf LA)

jeff — 2009-11-09T23:59:13-05:00

I enjoyed listening to Porter Gale (@porterVA) - VP Marketing, Virgin America give her presentation at #140conf LA. Porter's talk helped set the tone and the pace of the conference.

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Tags: 140conf, social media, 140 Characters Conference, twitter, Porter Gale

Fans, Followers and Friends Exploring the effects of twitter on the Celebrity / Fan relationship (from #140conf Los Angeles)

jeff — 2009-11-08T18:27:27-05:00

This session has: Doug Jones (@actordougjones), together with members of Lady Phoenix (@LPhoenixMusic): Ashley Poole (@ASHLEYPOOLE1), Diana Rauel Ortiz (@DngrsDame) and Melissa Schuman (@melissaschuman). (former members of the group Dream).

I enjoyed the flow of this interview.

One of my favorite moments at #140conf LA happened about 6 minutes into this interview when the girls from Lady Phoenix sang "Addicted."

Specials thanks to: Doug Jones, Ashley Poole, Diana Rauel Ortiz and Melissa Schuman for being a part of #140conf LA.

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Tags: 140conf, social media, 140 Characters Conference, twitter, Jeff Keni Pulver, Ashley Poole , Diana Rauel Ortiz, Melissa Schuman, Doug Jones

Looking back at #140conf Los Angeles: Words from the Community

jeff — 2009-11-07T18:38:38-05:00

#140conf Los Angeles took place on October 27/28. Ten days later I am still feeling the positive energy from the event. My two big take aways from the event were: Humanity and Serendipity. These two words are something anyone can experience at any moment and it was something which many of us felt during the two days we occupied the Kodak Theatre.

Looking back the experience was kind of surreal and amazing and something which I will remember for some time to come. The event brought together some pretty amazing characters, some who spoke on stage, some who stood on the side lines and others who shared their presence in the audience.

There was a strong feeling of community shared by everyone who was part of the experience. Friendships were created, people bonded, ideas were shared and #140conf LA was a great place to do business.

Special thanks to everyone who was a part of #140conf Los Angeles who took the time to share their thoughts about the event in their respective blogs (and news stories):

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140pix: Pictures tweeted from day one of #140conf
Adrian Dayton: Things I Learned Speaking at #140conf
Alan Weinkrantz: The serendipity of meeting Peter Hirshberg at the #140Conf LA (and his commentary on how memes get started)
Amber Avines: My Twitter metamorphosis
Bijan Sabet: Some thoughts after a day at 140conf
Brad Templeton: Do you get Twitter? Is a "sampled" medium good or bad?
Caroline McCarthy: Why Hollywood needs to hear more about Twitter
Chris Franklin: 140 Characters Conference, LA ‘09 (Part 1 of 15)
Ciao Bella: Video Tribute to my #140conf Friends
Debbie Stier: Just Say Yes…or How I Ended Up Speaking In the Kodak Theatre #140conf in LA
Ed Cotton: twitter and the world- 10 learnings from the 140 Conference
Glenn Manishin: #140conf Panel on Social Media Law & Policy
J-G Demathieu: Main takewawys from #140conf in LA
Jacob Nahin: #140conf Round-up
Jacob Soboroff: AMC News at 140 Characters Conference
Jeff Rago: When Avatars Come to Life
Jenny Cisney: Kodak at the 140 Conference LA
John Knowles: It's All About the People
Kim Nowacki: Twitter: Changing the World One Tweet At A Time
Kirsten Winkler: #Edchat Founders at the #140conf
LA Weekly: Top 140: L.A. Twitter Conference's Greatest Hits
Lacy Kemp: RealPlayer SP Shows 140 Conference on Demand
Laura Hertzfeld :Tweets from the Field: 140 Characters Conference
Laurie Percival :Highlights from the #140Conf
Linda Sherman: #140conf Videos
Loic Le Meur: 30 Predictions for the Future of Twitter
Macala: Luxury Brands and Retailers Marketing Through Twitter
Mark Krynsky: MySpace Talk on the Future of the Lifestream at 140Conf
Owen JJ Stone: My #140conf LA Review
Renee Blodgett: Mug Shuts of Twitter Addicts (#140conf)
Scott Porad: #140conf Presentation: Seven Things that Influence Whether or Not I Engage With You on Twitter
Sean Percival: #140conf Photos
Shelly Terrell: The State of Now in Education #140conf | Teacher Reboot Camp
Stephanie Smirnov: True Hollywood Story: DeVries PR at the 140 Characters Conference ...
Steve Fisher: #140conf - Day 2 Recap from 140conf LA
Steven Anderson: My Impressions of the L.A. 140 Conference...

Have you written your own recap of #140conf that is not included in the list above? Please send the URL to: jeff @ pulver.com

Upcoming #140conf events:

Nov 17th - #140conf London
Dec 1st - #140conf NYC Meetup

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Tags: 140conf, social media, 140 Characters Conference, twitter, Jeff Keni Pulver

Not Another Twitter Conference [Spark Series, Episode 2]

jeff — 2009-11-06T23:43:23-05:00

"This video shadows the group at Jeff Pulver�s #140conf in Los Angeles:"

Tags: 140conf, social media, 140 Characters Conference, twitter, Jeff Keni Pulver

Announcing the Nov/Dec #140conf NYC Meetup

jeff — 2009-11-05T21:40:54-05:00

When: December 1, 2009 5:00 PM

Where:
3LD Art & Technology Center
80 Greenwich St. (between Rector and Edgar Streets.)
New York, NY 10006

The next #140conf NYC Meetup will be taking place on December 1st from 5 to 8 pm and will follow the same format as the previous #140conf Meetups.

This Meetup is sponsored by: feedtrace

Schedule:

5:00 - Registration / Networking
5:30 - Jeff Pulver, Welcome / A look at the State of NOW

- twitter and Tanzania and the #twitterKids (@melissaleon and @ajleon)
- Video Recap / Reflections from #140conf LA (@ssmirnov)
- twitter and XM Sirius Radio
- twitter for News Gathering / insights (@TodayShow)
- twitter + PR / Panel Discussion

7:30 - Wrap up / Networking

To RSVP, click here.

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Tags: 140conf, social media, 140 Characters Conference, twitter, Jeff Keni Pulver

Roger Smith Hotel explores twitter at #140conf LA

jeff — 2009-11-04T23:27:18-05:00

Watch all of the Roger Smith Interviews over at: http://www.rogersmithlife.com

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Upcoming #140conf Events:

Nov 17 - London
Dec 1 - NYC #140conf Meetup
May 4-5 2010 - #140conf NYC

Tags: 140conf, social media, 140 Characters Conference, twitter, Jeff Keni Pulver

#140conf London Update: Attend #140Conf in London on 17 November

jeff — 2009-11-04T13:21:52-05:00

When I look at the schedule for the upcoming 140 Characters Conference: Exploring the State of NOW, taking place in London on 17 November, the first word that comes to my mind is diversity. Over the course of just one day there will be 31 sessions presented on the O2 Indigo stage, covering a diverse set of topics including: Reputation, Brands, Education, Media, Small Business, Sports, Public Safety, TV, Music. and a lot more.

Thinking of attending? NOW would be a great time to Register for #140conf London

Some of the 60+ people who will be speaking at the event include:

Alberto Nardelli (@AlbertoNardelli) - Entrepreneur, co-founder of tweetminster.co.uk, ceo at unltdworld.com.
Alex Bellinger (@alexbellinger) - Journalist; Founder, SmallBizPod
Amy Sample Ward (@amyrsward) - connecting social change/benefit groups to social media tools for listening, conversations, and more effective real change
Andrew Davis (@andrew_davis) - Ex MySpace Marketing and Content Manager (06-09). Now Director of The Worst Kept Secret which is teaching what you didnt learn in school.
Andrew Keen (@ajkeen) - Author, Cult of The Amateur:
Babs Rangaiah (@babs26) - Vice President, Global Comms Planning, Unilever
Becky McCray (@BeckyMcCray) - Founder, Small Biz Survival
Boyd Hilton (@boydhilton) - TV Editor for Heat Magazine
Chris Brogan (@chrisbrogan) - President, New Marketing Labs
Ciaran Norris (@ciaranj) - Director Invention/SocialMedia8
David White (@daveowhite) - Chair
Dean Landsman (@DeanLand) - Media and Communications specialist.
Digital Maverick (@digitalmaverick) - Learning technologist, Moodle evangelist
Ebony Rhiney-James (@EbonyRJ) - Digital Marketing Manager at Warner Music Group
Federico Grosso (@federicogrosso) - SVP Business Development, Blinkx
Gerd Leonhard (@gleonhard) - Media Futurist, Author, Blogger
Heather Gorringe (@wiggled) - Founder, Wiggly Wigglers
James Clay (@jamesclay) - ILT & Learning Resources Manager at Gloucestershire College e-learning
James Poulter (@jamespoulter) - Digital Strategist for Ogilvy PR
Jeff Keni Pulver (@jeffpulver) - Creator, #140conf
Jeffrey Hayzlett (@JeffreyHayzlett) - CMO, Kodak
Jon Gripton (@JonGrip) - Senior News Editor, Sky News
Jonathan Almond (@jonalmond) - Big Brother
Josie Fraser (@josiefraser) - Social & Educational Technologist
J�rgen Coetsiers (@creativestores) - Founder, The Creative Stores
Kathleen Hessert (@kathleenhessert) - CEO, Sports Media Challenge
Kyra Gaunt, Ph.D. (@kyraocity) - Associate Professor of Music and Anthropology, Baruch College-CUNY, writer, blogger
Lauri Stevens (@lawscomm) - Social media strategist for Law Enforcement.
Manny Norte (@mannynorte) - Kiss FM
Mark Middlemas (@MMids72) - Managing Partner, Business Development, UM London
Marsha Collier (@MarshaCollier) - Author, Ebay for Dummies; Radio Host
Mathys van Abbe (@mathys) - Founder & CEO Mobypicture
Maz Nadjm (@Mazi) - Responsible for social networking at Sky Television, sky.com
Nick Halstead (@nickhalstead) - CEO, TweetMeme
Nick Keane (@nickkeane) - Knowledge Manager with NPIA in London.
Pamela O'Hara (@pmohara) - Co-founder, Batch Blue
Peter Gregson (@petergregson) - Cellist and Co-founder of the Production Company Coffeeloop
Ray Paul (@raypaulbbc) - Executive Producer for Weekend Programs at BBC Radio 1
Roberto Bonanzinga (@Bonanzinga) - Balderton Capital
Ruth Barnett SkyNews (@RuthBarnett) - Twitter correspondent, Sky News
Saul Klein (@cape) - Index Ventures
Sean Seton-Rogers (@setonrog) - PROfounders Capital
Sherry J. Bitting (@SJBRules) - Co-founder and Marketing Director, Parlour Magazine
Shirley Williams (@shirleyearley)
Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) - Actor, Writer
Steve Saul (@stephensaul) - Social media/blogger for Simon Cowell's X-Factor
Sue Black (@Dr_Black) - Computer Science Head of Department
Tal Givoly (@givoly) - Chief Scientist, Amdocs
Thembisa Mshaka (@putyrdreams1st) - Author
Tim Bradshaw (@tim) - Digital media correspondent, Financial Times
Vikki Chowney (@vikkichowney) - Editor of Reputation Online, Centau Media

(speakers subject to change without notice)

One of my goals of creating and producing the #140conf events is to in effect enable what could be best described as: "Social Media Heterosis" (hybrid vigor in the social media space) and cross connect communities which are all using twitter as a platform in their business but would have otherwise have never had any reason to meet each or connect with each other. The upcoming event in London will reflect this thinking.

While twitter is both the language we speak at #140conf and the platform we are using, my goal isn�t to be "just a twitter conference" but rather continue to look at how a diverse group of people are being effected by the emerging NOW Internet and provide a platform for people to listen, learn and connect with the people who were sharing their voices and perspectives, hence the intended intention for diversity.

The take aways from this event will provide the attending delegates knowledge, perspectives and insights to the next wave of effects twitter and the real-time internet will have on business.

Hope to see you in London.

Tags: 140conf, social media, 140 Characters Conference, twitter, Jeff Keni Pulver

Hank Wasiak @ #140conf LA

jeff — 2009-11-03T23:25:12-05:00

Hank Wasiak (@hankwasiak) - Executive Producer and Co-Founder, The Concept Farm

"From Mad Man To Twitteraholic: Time To Change The Way We See Social Media." - October 28, 2009 at 140 Characters Conference, Los Angeles.

Photo taken by: Jeff Keni Pulver

Tags: 140conf, social media, 140 Characters Conference, twitter, Hank Wasiak

Recap from #140conf LA - Two words: Serendipity and Humanity

jeff — 2009-11-02T14:38:38-05:00

Two words: Serendipity and Humanity echoed throughout the 140 characters conference at Kodak Theater in LA - home of the OSCARS.

Special thanks to everyone who joined us at #140conf in Los Angeles last week. Your presence was much appreciated and helped define #140conf LA and the State of NOW even more.

I enjoyed the opportunity to work with Jeffrey Hayzlett and the Kodak team. DeVries did a series of "State of NOW" interviews and their lounge was a real time face to face meeting place. I thank Mashcast for their wonderful Opening Video. Real Networks continues to post the sessions over at: http://www.youtube.com/user/realplayersp

Special thanks to our sponsoring partners: Kodak, DeVries, Real Player SP, Virgin America, Bing, Avaya, Glam Media and Mashable.

As I was working on the content for #140conf LA, I wanted to pull together a diverse group of people whose collective experiences in using twitter were a reflection of the emerging real-time internet, something that I have been calling "The State of NOW."

I especially experienced a lot of serendipity in the building of the event. 140conf was unique in that both friends and friends of friends came forward to suggest topics to be discussed and in some cases made themselves available as a character whose voice would be heard on the Kodak Theater stage.

When #140conf commenced, I started to experience a warmth, a renewed feelings of humanity as the serendipity of the moment as the momentum began and we started trending on twitter. A few times we were number 2. While we explored a diverse number of topics (64 over the two days), in the end it was "you", we the people, and as our stories unfolded it carried us on a twitter magic carpet ride.

I left Los Angles feeling humble and positive about the future. I believe the message about the coming change the emerging real-time internet the voice of our shared humanity is starting to be heard and echoed around the twitter-verse and beyond.

One thing we all resonated with as homeless tweeter Ann Marie and Mark Hovarth who works with the homeless made us realize on twitter you are not alone. Your voice matters. In 2009 it is possible for people to use it as a platform to stand up and change the world. People have a platform to be heard.

I thank each and every one of our speakers who took to the Kodak stage, some who traveled a great time and distance by air, land and Greyhound to be there with us.

I thank the people who didn't know me who took a chance and attended #140conf LA. I can only hope that you had a positive experience and walked away feeling some of the warm positive energy which was being shared in the Kodak theatre.

I believe we are living at a very special point in time. Perhaps it is the Golden Age of the Interment.

From Educators to the Police to Rock Stars, Actors and Comedians, we explored
the systemic effects the worldwide adoption of the real-time web is having on society. We also heard from Bing, Google and MySpace, all companies operating in the Real-Time web.

I enjoyed the opportunity to meet some of the amazing people who were a part of the community. The times I moderated a panel discussion or interviewed someone left me with some pretty precious memories.

The unique format of #140conf comes from my 14+ years experience in creating/hosting/producing events. The format allowed us to experience 140+ speakers in 64 sessions on one stage.

Sitting in the audience there were time I found myself feeling a wide range of emotions. Something rare for me at most events I had ever produced in the past. Turns out, strange as it may seem that we are all human, well most of us are... and when we give someone a chance to tell their story there are just some things we experience that
connects and bonds us together.

My deep heart felt thanks goes to my co-producer Jeffrey Hayzlett from Kodak and his team and Cathy Brooks and Gary Bolles for being co-hosts. I would like to thank Emily �the mistress of time� Cavalier for keeping the sessions on time and the volunteer on-site operations team who helped us look good. I also thank my friends Dan Berninger and Geo Geller for their contributions to the event.

Next up for me is #140conf London taking place on November 17th.

The next #140conf event in New York City will be taking place on May 4-5, 2010. I am now looking for: sponsors, exhibitors, characters and patrons to join me and the others for upcoming events.

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Upcoming #140conf Events:

Nov 17 - London
Dec 1 - NYC #140conf Meetup
May 4-5 2010 - #140conf NYC

Tags: 140conf, social media, 140 Characters Conference, twitter, Jeff Keni Pulver

Tweet To Win Free Ticket to #140conf: London Today!

jeff — 2009-11-02T06:55:14-05:00

140 Characters Conference is taking place on November 17th. I have three tickets to give away today.

For a chance to win one of the tickets

1. Tweet out the reason you�d like a free conference pass, in the following format:

I�d like to attend #140conf because�

2. Make sure you�re following @140conf (and/or @jeffpulver), so you can be notified via Direct Message if you win.

The most creative Tweets will win. Winners will be notified via direct message by midnight GMT, November 2nd. Travel and accommodation are not included.

Best of luck!

Tags: 140conf, social media, 140 Characters Conference, twitter, Jeff Keni Pulver

General Admission tickets for #140conf London for Students

jeff — 2009-11-01T10:12:13-05:00

Since 1997, when asked, I have provided access to college students (both Graduate and Undergraduate) to many of the events which I have been associated with.

In keeping with this tradition, General Admission tickets for the upcoming 140 Characters Conference are now available for the first 100 students who click on this link. (This offer is only for students currently enrolled at a recognized college/university. All registrations will be subject to our review. You will need to show a current college ID when you pick up your ticket.)

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Tags: 140conf, social media, 140 Characters Conference, twitter, Jeff Keni Pulver

Devries PR Real Time Reactions from #140conf LA

jeff — 2009-10-29T23:55:38-05:00

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#140conf Los Angeles Starts Tomorrow

jeff — 2009-10-26T16:06:18-05:00

The 140 Characters Conference: Exploring the State of NOW, will taking place at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, CA starting tomorrow, October 27th.

After the success of the first #140conf in New York City this past June, I make a commitment to produce follow up events in both Los Angeles and London. I have been working on these conferences more or less non-stop ever since. The trade off is that I have at times have fallen behind in my blogging, my emailing and the time I am able spend on Facebook and at times even twitter. I am reminded that there are only 168 hours in a week and despite what I may say, one does need to get some sleep every now and then.

In the weeks leading up to the Los Angeles conference, I started to appreciate the systemic effects the worldwide adoption of twitter is having on society and it is my hope and goal with the event for people to get a better appreciation of what is happening on the Internet today. When you take a deep look at the ways various groups of people have independently adopted twitter for their own purposes, you might appreciate why I call twitter �social media tofu.�

I have been creating, hosting and producing events since 1996. In the years of making events happen, it took until 2009 to have an opportunity to discuss mainstream topics and invite a number of high profile people to speak one of my events. There have been moments leading up to this coming event that have felt more than a little surreal.

We are living in the very early stages of the �State of NOW.� Over the next few years the emerging real-time Internet will have a dramatic effect on the way many of us approach business and interact on the Internet. We are living at a time where the world has gone flat, just as Thomas Friedman describes. These are the days where time and distance from something happening no longer really matters. Access to such information is becoming democratized. Regardless of where you are in the broadband world, as long as you have internet access, you can learn about events in (almost) real-time.

I�d like to thank the 140+ speakers, sponsors and delegates attending #140conf Los Angeles. Special thanks also to everyone responsible with the event operations and special thanks to my friends on twitter who helped contribute to the buzz and who provide a constant reminder to me about the humanity and serendipity one can discover on twitter at any given moment.

When you have a chance, please visit the event schedule to get a feel of the number of different people and different topics that will be discussed. At #140conf, I look at twitter as a platform we use and as a language we speak. #140conf will provide a chance to connect with people from a diverse number of industries from a number of places around the world where the only thing we all have in common is that we speak twitter.

Please follow the #140conf hashtag the next couple of days to keep up with the buzz and information and knowledge shared at #140conf Los Angeles.

Tags: 140conf, social media, 140 Characters Conference, twitter, Jeff Keni Pulver

Tweet To Win Free Ticket to #140conf: Today!

jeff — 2009-10-25T14:31:08-05:00

140 Characters Conference is starting on Tuesday. I have five tickets to give away today.

For a chance to win one of the tickets

1. Tweet out the reason you�d like a free conference pass, in the following format:

I�d like to attend #140conf because�

2. Make sure you�re following @140conf (and/or @jeffpulver), so you can be notified via Direct Message if you win.

The most creative Tweets will win. Winners will be notified via direct message by midnight PT tonight, October 25th. Travel and accommodation are not included.

Best of luck!

Tags: 140conf, social media, 140 Characters Conference, twitter, Jeff Keni Pulver