Mentobe Cafe

33336 Grand River Avenue

Farmington, MI 48336

(248)987-6481

If you would like to attend, then we need you to sign up as both Goldfish Tea and 323East will have limited space.

We will also have a special TWEETEA being held in Miami, hosted by Marcel Santiz. He will be at The Front Porch Cafe in South Beach. If you are attending the Future Trends conference, then you should definitely take the time to join us in an interstate-laden discussion!

The suggested topic is the future trends in art and marketing, but don’t let the discussion be stifled if you want to discuss something else! We look forward to seeing new folks in the Twitter stream from the Miami area!

The thought-provoking question posed for all TWEETEA gatherings was, “Is social media actually contributing to a social and economic divide?”

Here’s your quick breakdown:

Total Tweets: 248
Total Retweets (using RT or via): 46
Total Distinct Tweets (Tweets – Retweets): 202
Distinct Users: 44

Remember, these numbers are best guesstimates from results gleaned by scripts using Twitter’s search and streaming APIs.

Here are just a couple of the many noteworthy tweets from the virtual conversation:

Users present and accounted for (both online and off, by either mention, tweet, or roll-call) were:

30lines
313digital
Akhurma
Alishaisgo
Amysenese
Campaign4mike
Ccadedu
Chelsearodg
Dbourgois
Detroitunspun
Digitalvision
Djmeph
Egranning
Erikapryor
Futuremidwest
Gitdet
Goldfishtea
Guinnessatticus
Hubertgam
Jenmarsikfriess
Katie_did8
Kylestuef
La2m
Laurenemcleod
Ldsdesign
Lindsayewarren
Lisagilpin
Marcelsantiz
Markdubya
Mightygood
Mikenewt
Mwhaling
Nateriggs
Nikkistephan
Noisyzen
Solao
Swattsbulb
Teamcbus
Telephase
Thcrawford
Tiffanyrisner
Tinawebanalyst
Tkop
Wearevisible

If you have any thoughts on how we can improve our data, let us know!

Corner Brewery

720 Norris Street

Ypsilanti, MI 48198

734-480-2739

www.arborbrewing.com/brewery/

I recently made a bold move. It may not seem like a bold move to most, but it was for me. While I am not a stranger to taking action, I find myself struggling – at times – to being a man of my word. On Tuesday, April 19th, I broke a streak that did not seem as if it would ever be broken. I actually went to Ohio to just. Visit.

It all started with a purchase of two tickets to see Minnesotan hip hop group Atmosphere at Newport Music Hall.

I bought two tickets with the idea that I could get a close friend to join me. My plan was to take the drive to Columbus on the same day of the show, possibly stay overnight if we got tired, but not two days. When I could not find a suitable travel companion, I realized that I had a much better opportunity on my hands.

See, since the late 20th century, I have been connecting with fans of hip hop on Internet forums. While people from all over the world would use the forums, I always liked the ones that kept a solid roster of Midwesterners. Guys [and a few gals] would connect In Real Life (IRL) at events like Scribble Jam. That is where the buck stopped for me though. I never went to a Scribble Jam. Catapult some ten-plus years later, there is nothing I enjoy more than meeting people IRL that I made initial contact with on the interwebs.

When I found myself with two tickets and no one to join me from Detroit, I thought it was a good time to do something I have been promising (for what seems like forever) certain Internet chums from Ohio – paying them a visit. As I type this, I am scrambling to come up with a sexy reason for why it has taken me so long to actually make the easy drive to Columbus that has been made by many that I have come to know via forums, Twitter and Facebook. There is nothing sexy about double talk, fear and lack of real drive though. Making the three-and-a-half hour trek had me feeling instantly lame once I saw how smooth it was. Then add the hospitality of the likes of Mike Whaling, Anand Khurma and Nate Riggs and I begin to feel really silly.

photo by Mike Whaling (@30lines)

Tuesday, April 19th at MoJoe Lounge in German Village marked the first TWEETEA in Columbus. In addition to Mike, Nate and Anand, I also got the pleasure to meet Dr. Erika Pryor, Alisha Bicknell and Heather Whaling. The conversation flowed so easily, I wish it could have lasted longer. In the short time I had with the group, I learned about the Ohio Growth Summit, Talktainment, dissertation coaches and PR 2.0 chat (#pr20chat). We even had quality discussions on the varied interpretations of entrepreneurship and the plight of the social media strategist.

After everything was set and done with TWEETEA, I realized that Columbus is a place I need to visit more often. I know I will only be scratching the surface with the IRL first encounters in my two days here. I was so taken by  South Third Street, which MoJoe Lounge resides, that I wished I had gotten in sooner to explore a little more. While the Columbus crew will downplay the coolness of their college town, I find it quite the delightful place. That being said, it is always good to get away and see new things.

I could go on and on about my musings related to my trip to Columbus, but I will leave with this nugget. As trite as it is, do not put off what you could do today for tomorrow. The task is not usually as arduous once you have done it. I learned that for the 4082nd time this past week. As our Ohioan neighbors have shown time and time again, a trip between our states is not that tough, so like Nike, “just do it.”

Here’s your quick breakdown:

Total Tweets: 84
Total Retweets (using RT or via): 10
Total Distinct Tweets (Tweets – Retweets): 74
Distinct Users: 29

Remember, these numbers are best guesstimates from results gleaned by scripts using Twitter’s search and streaming APIs.

Here are just a couple of the notable tweets resulting from the online conversation:

Users present and accounted for were:

Adrianpittman
Bryanwillmert
Davepeckens
Davezilla
Egranning
Farmhousecoffee
Ferndalewp
Fitobj
Guinnessatticus
Ignitedetroit
Jenmarsikfriess
Jennalynn622
Kylestuef
Likelylad32
Lindsayewarren
Livenewflesh
Myvaservice
Ndh313
Nikkistephan
Oke_news
Redcrew
Rockdrool
Royaloakpatch
Socialmichigan
Stella_trunzo
Thatjaysin
Tjlist
Tomwright513
_davidlawrence

Have some ideas on how we can improve our data? Let us know!

If you have yet to attended a TWEETEA, this is going to be your best time to partake! One of Metro Detroit’s biggest companies is joining us – CHRYSLER! We are gathering at Tracey’s Corner Cafe in Warren, MI.

Here’s the rundown from the TWEETEA newsletter and Facebook page:

On Tuesday, April 5th, TWEETEA will have the distinct pleasure of playing host to members of Chrysler’s social media team. With Ed Garsten, Head of Electronic Communications for Chrysler Group, Mike Driehorst, Editorial Director – Online Media, and others, we will get the opportunity to talk about how Chrysler uses social media to connect with current and future customers, the recent F-bomb tweet incident, “imported from Detroit” and other related social-media-meets-community topics.

This evening marks the first time a company as large as Chrysler has engaged the TWEETEA community. We hope you will join us to show Chrysler how much we appreciate their team joining TWEETEA to discuss how a large corporate brand uses social media. Come prepared to learn and ask questions!

Special thanks to Nikki Stephan for making this happen!

Here’s your quick breakdown:

Total Tweets: 236
Total Retweets (using RT or via): 60
Total Distinct Tweets (Tweets – Retweets): 176
Distinct Users: 40

Remember, these numbers are best guesstimates from results gleaned by scripts using Twitter’s search and streaming APIs.

Here are just a few of the many notable tweets that resulted from the discussion:

Users present and accounted for (both online and off) were:

3sixteenweb
Chelsearodg
Christinehymes
Davebenjamin
Dmc_julian
Egranning
Elatlboy
Elledecouture
Forgottnharvest
Guinnessatticus
Hubertgam
Jasonmichener
Jfavreau
Jminni
Joecocker
Joecrockett
Julian_bond
Karranfinlay
Katie_did8
Livenewflesh
Mibazaar
Mikekmcclure
Milenathomas
Naynadub
Nicknerbonne
Nikkistephan
Noisyzen
Odetosimple
Sarahcollica
Sclarkwxyz
Sethpm
Shannonkube
Solao
Streetculture
Taramichener
Thatjaysin
Totallytypea
Twestivaldet
Vaupel
Whosane33

We’re always open to ideas on how we can improve our data. If you have any, reach out.

Here’s your quick breakdown:

Total Tweets: 200
Total Retweets (using RT or via): 38
Total Distinct Tweets (Tweets – Retweets): 162
Distinct Users: 50

Remember, these numbers are best guesstimates from results gleaned by scripts using Twitter’s search and streaming APIs.

Here are just a few of the notable tweets that resulted from the discussion:

And, the dope rhyme of the night, by @janefader:

Users present and accounted for were:

3sixteenweb
Andrewpritchard
Becksdavis
Bigryanb
Bobonthenet
Cgjohnson
Chazzanocoffee
Ctechsinc
Davebenjamin
Dbourgois
Dmassad
Egranning
Elatlboy
Elledecouture
Evyfindstheway
Gitdet
Hadikadri
Hollymyles
Hubertgam
I3detroit
Jamieontiveros
Janefader
Jasonmichener
Jenmarsikfriess
Jeremya
Kellyjomac
Kirktalon
Lilnayners
Lkarpinskas
Mikaleenmcclure
Mikekmcclure
Mulka
Nate_lapt
Nbritsky
Nikkistephan
Noisyzen
Powerorgmath
Redcrew
Rensoul
Roakian
Ryanmeray
Solao
Taramichener
Techsocialite
Telephase
Tjlist
Vaupel
Wattyz
Worldclotheslin
_davidlawrence

Have some awesome data ideas? We’d love to hear ‘em.

The Farmhouse experience

When it comes to Tuesday’s Tweetea the one thing I always look forward to is the Farmhouse, the atmosphere is cozy quiet and overall enjoyable.  The staff are probably the nicest people ever and on top of that the wireless is amazing, we have had a ton of people on it & all are surfing at amazing speeds.

As for this week, it was no different. Arriving a few hours early, I am greeted warmly by the staff & I find my place in my usual spot. Around start time Sola rolled in, with her usual greeting, “what up E” with Hadi following shortly behind. Much of our chit chat this week revolved around Social Media Week, which Sola recently returned from being on staff and occasionally the evenings topic finds its way into the discussion.

This week like many other weeks we basicly just talk about anything and everything, whats going on in each others lives, what kind of cool things someone has found, basically whatever is on your mind.

If you ever decide to visit Tweetea at the Farmhouse, you can always expect it to be just time to unwind, we like to enjoy each others company and are always very excited for new visitors.

The topic wrap-up

For those that were not able to participate with Tuesday night’s TWEETEA, it was a very full night. There were actually two discussions that took place, one being the debated RoboCop statue and the other JC Penney and their use of black hat SEO.

If you are not up-to-date with either story, here is a couple links to give you reference.

Mayor Bing: Detroit won’t build RoboCop statue via Detroit Free Press

The Dirty Little Secrets of Search via NY Times

Now, being that I can only keep up with so much of what was discussed last night here are some great visuals to fight off our Datafetishism tendencies (thanks for the word @Davezilla). I would like to note that tweets used may not reflect the individual’s actual opinion, they are used to highlight each side of the discussion.

By the Numbers (I know, this only aids our fetish towards data)

• 263 tweets
• 61 contributors
• 37.6 tweets per day
• 56.7% come from “The Top 10″
• 21.7% are retweets
• 76.8% are mentions
• 19.4% have multiple hashtags