Tag Archives: SoCon10

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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2010: A rewind

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Steve Burns

Before long, the social media grid will be overrun with holiday stories and year-enders. So I’m getting ahead of all that. And gotta say that 2010 was one special year. There was a lot of fun and personal recognition. Thankfully, … Continue reading →

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Journalism, then and now

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Steve Burns

Bad news about newspaper downsizing is easy to find, and now a cliche. However, I thought it would be interesting to put the carnage in human terms. In some cases, the downsizing has been a blessing. Reaction and attitude are … Continue reading →

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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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SoCon10: Taking stock

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Steve Burns

“We ARE the media” was the quote I remember most from SoCon08, my first encounter with social media. And at SoCon09, indeed both the social and mainstream media worlds had changed markedly. As SoCon10 looms this weekend in Atlanta, the … Continue reading →

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