Comments on: Will Social Media Week Move Further East in 2011?

By: Toby

Toby — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:51:04 +0000

@kristie, I think that such a goal is admirable, but Social Media Week’s model is not the same as Social Media Club and it’s important that we do not confuse the two. Not to take anything away from SMC, it’s a phenomenal project and has scaled in an extraordinary way.

From our experience of moving from 1 to 6 cities, it’s patently clear that we have not been able to provide as much leadership and support as we would have hoped. Our aim is to focus on quality. not necessarily quantity, which presents a completely different set of challenges. I’m sure that Chris would agree with that.

Would love to discuss this further with you.
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By: Kristie Wells

Kristie Wells — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:39:38 +0000

Des, you touched upon a subject Chris (Heuer) and I have been discussing quite a bit the last week or so. We had several Social Media Club chapters ask what they can do to participate during the next Social Media Week , and I would love to help extend Social Media Week into every major city around the globe within the next 18 months. Lofty of course, but think it can be done as we have the local resources who can rally to make it happen.

It is a bit of work, but if the local groups are willing, it would make for a great collaboration experiment.
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By: Lon

Lon — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 01:39:35 +0000

Des,
Article today on Pakistan/India’s View of South China: http://www.southasianow.com/nawaz-sharif-arrives-in-shenzhen-from-guangzhou/
Yes, the Pearl River Chamber of Commerce should pay me Except, there is no PRD Chamber….

By: Ivan Walsh

Ivan Walsh — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:35:44 +0000

Des,

FYI – Debbie said June works for her.

Someone else emailed me this morning. Talk to you later. off on school run

By: Debbie Weil

Debbie Weil — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:59:31 +0000

Hi Des, definitely China over Dubai! Great idea.
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By: Ivan Walsh

Ivan Walsh — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:10:47 +0000

Toby:

FWIW

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By: Toby

Toby — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:04:18 +0000

@lon my email is toby@socialmediaweekny.com. Let’s continue the discussion.

By: Lon

Lon — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:35:30 +0000

Much needed and I really value what you are doing…..

Happy to visit and assist in any way at anytime…

By: Toby

Toby — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:20:11 +0000

@Lon, @Des, Ivan

The unique aspect to Social Media Week as a conference is that we do not try and force our ideas and approach on others, instead we partner with local organizers and give them the tools and support to plan and execute a week long series of events that makes sense for their market.

I am sincerely interested in discussing this more. Let me know if you would like to discuss this further.
.-= Toby´s last blog ..Greetings from Social Media Week Global HQ and Happy New Year! =-.