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Campin'
I wrapped up the one-day WordCamp Victoria 2011 on Saturday, January 22nd. And, without pause, tickets went on sale for Social Media Camp 2011 – with a goal of putting on an absolute top-notch, world-class Social Media event right here in Victoria. If you were at the last Social Media Camp, the next one will be even better! And longer, with two full days of speakers, networking, workshops and more! When I got into the tech business 20 years ago, I honestly never thought I’d be organizing events like this. It’s a lot of hard work, but I really do love it! This past one was the third WordCamp I …
Learn WordPress, Support A Great Cause
We are launching a new WordPress User Group in Victoria. If you are even half as excited about WordPress as I am, please join! In conjunction with the upcoming WordCamp Victoria on January 22nd, I am presenting an Introduction to WordPress workshop for our inaugural meeting. The meeting fee is $20, to be split with the new group, and The Cridge Transition House for Women, an important local charity in Victoria. So, if you want to support a great cause and learn WordPress all at the same time, this event is for you!
My Crappy E-Book – DELIVERED!
Want to get 10,000 followers on Twitter!?! No, I’m not going to charge $0.99 (or 2 for $1.97), as promised, and the first 1,000 people to retweet it will not get a free copy. This advice is free – for everybody: The number of followers you have on Twitter means absolutely nothing. Remember the old analogy: it doesn’t matter how big it is, it matters how you use it. If you engage with others in a spirit of community (you know, helping your neighbours…), you win and your followers win. Twitter is an amazing channel for communication, but there are a few things that make it awkward, or even annoying …
Victoria British Columbia Officially Proclaims "Social Media Day", June 30th
Victoria, British Columbia, the Capital city – for visitors, there are lots of great things to see and do. But did you also know it’s the capital city for technology and social media? It was big news when the technology industry eclipsed tourism in 2007. But what about social media? Well, the industry here might not be colossal, but it’s growing, and there is plenty of expertise for a small city, not to mention the power users. Here’s a sample of our accomplishments… Victoria was the first city in Canada to form a Social Media Club chapter. Victoria is hosting the first Social Media Camp in Canada on October 3rd, …
My Life As A Modern Rock Radio DJ, Part Deux
I was on The Zone @ 91.3, Victoria’s finest modern rock radio station on June 4th, for a cool little Friday night segment they call My Turn. It’s where they let a knob like me take over the radio (thankfully for their listeners, this only happens for an hour). Unlike regular DJ’s, they actually let you pick your songs (an ode to you Tom Petty). So I picked a bunch, and off I went. (Link) I met with Pol Plastino, a rising star in the world of radio. I’m pleased to report that he’s as funny in real life as he is on the radio, but somehow he manages pulling …
Twestival Victoria
Don’t miss Twestival Victoria, a fantastic event organized by a great group of Twitter folks in Victoria. To participate, you don’t have to love Twitter (or Facebook, or social media). You need only love being a part of a global movement to help the less fortunate children in our world. I’ll be there, and I hope you will be, too! Last time around, Victoria raised the second highest amount of money of any city in Canada! This was due in large part to the heroic efforts of the organizers, but also because of people like you and me who took some time to attend a great event.
WordCamp Victoria 2009
After attending WordCamp in Surrey recently, I decided it was time to organize one in Victoria. And what a HUGE response there has been! We already have over 60 people signed up, have 7 sponsors, and 98 followers on Twitter at @yyjWordCamp. All this in a couple weeks … If you use WordPress, or want to use WordPress, you should check it out!
Social Media Club, Victoria, British Columbia
Not very long ago, as we were delving into the intricacies of the social media revolution unfolding before us, my long-time friend, and now colleague, Catherine Novak and I decided it was time to launch the Victoria chapter of Social Media Club. If somebody had told us then what this would lead to today, we would not have believed it. After only 7 monthly meetings, we now have over 145 signed up on Facebook, 93 on LinkedIn), and 218 followers on Twitter. Turnout at our last meeting broke all previous records, and it continues to grow each time. Now, before SMC Victoria came on the scene, there were many Tweetups …
Twestival Victoria – September 11, 2009
Are you still on the fence? What the heck is a Twestival? Is it going to be a bunch of computer geeks sitting around staring at their iPhones? No, actually – it’s going to be an exciting evening filled with entertainment, good people, and great food. I’m particularly keen to see Mike Vardy perform live – I have only heard the legends, but have not seen it first hand. More importantly, this event will raise funds for an important local charity – Power To Be – which provides recreation programs that enrich the lives of disadvantaged children, young adults, their families and the communities to which they belong. So, don’t …
The Prodigy Group
The Prodigy Group is a fantastic group of young entrepreneurs in Victoria, British Columbia with over 200 members. This video is from the last mingle, held on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at the Canoe Brewpub. Become a fan of The Prodigy Group on Facebook. In addition to monthly mingles, the Prodigy Group also has a mentorship program, coordinates communication connections and holds special events. The following people were featured in the video. Great folks, all of them! Bre Storey, Neverblue Rahim Khudabux, Maximum Furniture Chantelle Tearoe, Buzzirk Mobile David Vinnels, Prodigy Group Chair Lorrie Carlson, First Impressions Mike Williams, CoastalClicks.com Mike Kalinka, Investors Group Ranko Telebak, Greater Victoria Chamber of …
