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Social Media Changes (and Memories) at SoCon14

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Steve Burns

Nostalgia is fun. But it also is a stark reminder of how fast things change in social media. That was my impression at SoCon14 (@soconevents) on Feb. 22 at Kennesaw State University.

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SoCon10: Part of the crowd

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Steve Burns

The goal of SoCon10 organizers, like social media in general, is for participants to share info and be a part of the show itself. In that sense, the spirit was right for Saturday’s keynote speakers and breakout sessions. For instance, … Continue reading →

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New media, old problems

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Steve Burns

Click back to 2003. Several people in recession-weary California, including me, were gathered to hear Christopher Cox, then a U.S. congressman from Orange County, speak about business matters. At that time, neither YouTube nor Twitter existed, but Cox — a pro-business … Continue reading →

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SoCon09: Second helping

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Steve Burns

It’s easy these days to see how the viral nature of online networking, as featured at SoCon09, is reaching new territories. The well-read Peach Buzz column in the AJC this week disclosed new blogging efforts by Jane Fonda, famous actress and former … Continue reading →

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We are the world (sorta)

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Steve Burns

“We ARE the media,” business owner Desiree Scales told the hundreds assembled for SoCon08 in Atlanta last year. Thinking big is always advised, but that even raised my eyebrows. Fast forward to SoCon09, the third un-conference about social media/online networking, … Continue reading →

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