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What BlogWorld Looks for in a Speaker Proposal

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  • Posted on January 16th, 2010 by User ImageDeb Ng

Deb’s note: This is part one in a series about crafting a good speaker proposal.
Via Twitter, I noted the disappoitment in many bloggers and social media people (including me) when speaker proposals weren’t chosen for BlogWorld or SXSW. So I took it to the source. I reached out to the conference organizers who choose [...]

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Multicultural Blogging

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  • Posted on October 16th, 2009 by User ImageJim Turner

Guest post written by Sensis President Jose Villa
The term “multicultural” has grown out the need for the marketing world to understand and categorize the various ethnic and lifestyle minorities that have emerged in the U.S. during the last 30 years. The term has come to represent an amalgamation of various ethnic and [...]

Book Signings During BlogWorld

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  • Posted on October 13th, 2009 by User ImageDave

Every year, BlogWorld speakers release books and hold signings sessions live at BlogWorld.
Check the schedule below and come meet your favorite new media author.

TODD CREAGAR

Thursday, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

CAROL ANN FRIED

Thursday, 3:00 – 4:00 PM

BRANDON ELEY

Friday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

PATRICK O’KEEFE

Friday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CHRIS BROGAN

Friday, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

GARY RYAN BLAIR

Friday, [...]

An Analysis of the Blogosphere: Its Present and Future Impact

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  • Posted on October 11th, 2009 by User ImageJim Turner

I am very excited to tell you that “An Analysis of the Blogosphere: Its Present and Future Impact,” a BlogCatalog commissioned study of the blogosphere by Spectrum Brand Strategy, LLC, was recently completed. I am even more excited to have the report in time for BlogWorld Expo 09 and to be able to share the [...]

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New Sponsor For Milblog Track

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  • Posted on October 9th, 2009 by LaughingWolf

The Milblog Track is pleased to announce a new sponsor, the VA Mortgage Center. Thanks to their kindness, those attending and participating in the milblog track will enjoy refreshments throughout the day. Sincere thanks and much appreciation go out to them for their generosity. Thank you VA Mortgage Center for [...]

BlogWorld Ticket Giveaway for Twitter Followers

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  • Posted on October 8th, 2009 by User ImageRick

***Update 10.11.09 2:23pm**
Sorry for the delay in announcing yesterday’s winner guys. Just busy with last minute preparations for the show.
Our second winner for the Retweet contest is @BlueWorkhorse
Congrats!
And the third and final winner is……
@BrokeAssBride
Congratulations. See you in Vegas!
Thank you to everyone who participated.
***Update 10.9.09 10:19 pm***
and our first winner is @bphuettner.
Congratulations Brenda! DM me to [...]

Your Help With Next Year Requested

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  • Posted on October 6th, 2009 by LaughingWolf

The major goal of the milblog track at Blog World is to talk with you. Not to you, not at you, not about you, but with you. We want to meet you, get to know you, and have you get to know us as well.
To that end, we will have an unofficial panel [...]

Don’t Let The “Blog” Fool You

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  • Posted on October 5th, 2009 by User ImageDavePeck

When you go to Burger King, there is more than just burgers right? I mean you can get a salad, milkshake, those yummy chicken fries..oh and an Angry Burger too.(Yes, it is a burger, but I had to work it in. I have a thing for those Angry Burgers.)  So, just like most things, there [...]

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Introduction and Serious Request

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  • Posted on October 5th, 2009 by LaughingWolf

For a number of reasons, I want to introduce Tammy Munson to you today. Tammy is a panelist on the milblog track, taking part in the “They Also Serve: Spouse Bloggers” panel.
I will skip the normal introductions and short bio for now, and ask you to go read this post instead. You [...]

Meet the Milblog Panelists: Scott Henderson

Scott Henderson is not a milblogger, he’s a Transformer. No, not like in the movies, but a person who helps companies and non-profits transform themselves online so that they can transform their growth. In the Milblog Track, he’s going to be discussing the changes and opportunities on the way for milblogs and milbloggers.

His [...]