This past month, I’ve checked out a couple of Ottawa’s social media/techie-themed meetups for the first time. I was so excited to see both events filled to capacity and such energy and friendliness. Kudos to the organizers - you’ve done a fantastic job.
Third Tuesday
Third Tuesday is a meetup group aimed at social media enthusiasts. The group meets in the evening, usually at the Clocktower Pub or more recently, Fresco Cielo. The most recent speaker, Niall Cook, talked about Enterprise 2.0 and social media within corporations and government.
What can I say - the venue was filled to capacity with an enthusiastic and engaged crowd of professionals from marketing, PR, techie, educational and governmental arenas. The talk was great, and although I wish there had been more time for Q&A, it was wrapped up early enough to allow for some networking. I had some great conversations with friendly folks from Hill & Knowlton and the NAC. Very much looking forward to the next one.
Social Media Breakfast
Social Media Breakfast (SMB) is an ongoing early-morning event where social media enthusiasts come together to share, learn, network and drink coffee. This past week I attended Ottawa’s 4th SMB with my colleague Molly. Hosted at Gowlings, the room was packed.
There was a panel of three discussing various topics centering around community. While the responses were varied and sometimes contradictory, it was interesting to see different points of view from the panel and from the audience. The world of social media and accompanying strategies is something we’re all still figuring out - there are no black and white answers.
A great re-cap of the event and discussion can be found here, courtesy of Mel Gallant. I believe the next SMB will occur in early December.
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