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Are Your Ears Burning?- 20 Tools for Tracking Social Media Marketing

What am I reading today?

As someone who is actively involved in many different social media campaigns I "try" to keep up with what is being said by others about my organization and the organization that we manage.  My favorite tool is "Google Alerts."  This blog posting by Merle has shown that my method is only scratching the surface, there are better ways!

"Are Your Ears Burning?- 20 Tools for Tracking Social Media Marketing"

How are you tracking what was said?

Tweeting At Conferences And Events: The Good, The Better, The Best

What am I reading today?

Today I am reading many of the blogs and twitter streams coming from the PCMA’s 2010 54th Convening Leaders Conference in Dallas Texas.  Many of my meeting and event planner colleagues are in attendance sharing their experiences. 

One that I would like to share is from Jeff Hurt on the topic of Twitter.  For those of us who actively use Twitter we truly appreciate those who "get it"; those who tweet with value! To post a message in 140 characters or less does take some thought.  To create a message that shares information, resources, content in a meaningful way takes practice.

Jeff shares several examples of the good, better and best approach to tweeting during events - 

Tweeting At Conferences And Events: The Good, The Better, The Best

Thanks Jeff ... Looking forward to more great Tweets from the conference!

Four Overlooked Tips to Make your Conference Experience More Successful

What am I reading today?

One of my favorite meeting planner bloggers, Jeff Hurt shared his Four Overlooked Tips To Make Your Conference Experience More Successful

• Take the path less traveled
• Take a break from the information shower
• Share the wealth
• Be a Canteen

My personal favorite is to "share the wealth".  I have found that when I make the decision to share what I am learning whether it is through Twitter, blog posts or photos, I have a far more meaningful experience.

What other tips might you offer?