I’m still riding on a high from all the awesome Social Media Week Los Angeles events I attended this week. Found myself chuckling at a few key moments that really made me go, Ahhh.
1) Social Media Makes it Easy to Find Your Friends
How did I know where all my peers were going to be during the week? Blog and social networks.
- Social Media Club LA blog post, Meet Your Social Media Club Los Angles Board: Join Us For Social Media Week.
- Foursquare.
- Following Tweets – #SMWLA.
2) Learning about a Company via WOM via Social Media
I first learned about Movember via word-of-mouth via social media last year. Was thrilled about the organization and the viral reach. During Social Media Week, I got a glimpse into Movember straight from the founder, Adam Garone. Really enjoyed the stats breakdown of their analytics across the social networks. #SMWLAMOVEMBER
#movember = 1.9 billion conversations across #socialmedia. Awesome stats @movember! #smwlamovember #smwla #smw pic.twitter.com/5QndTwc2
— Sarah Beth Rosa (@sarahbethrosa) September 24, 2012
#movember = 43% more aware & educated of health risks they face. Prostate cancer. #smwlamovember #smwla #smw pic.twitter.com/xLI11gwq
— Sarah Beth Rosa (@sarahbethrosa) September 24, 2012
3) No Need for Business Cards. Just use Twitter.
I just ordered business cards because I feel like we still haven’t progressed from paper to online in this particular realm. Yet, my favorite way to connect is when I can follow someone online in real time via the Twitter App on my iPhone. That’s what I did after the Movember event with Silvia. #SMWLAMOVEMBER
@sarahbethrosa nice to meet you too. Thanks for the info.
— DogBearMountain (@SilviaSilvia111) September 24, 2012
4) Twitter Feeds Keep Us Organized and Connected
Massive Twitter feeds at each event made sharing content easy peasy. Here’s the giant feed at the Social Media Club Social Media in Retail event on Monday, 9/24. #SWMLARETAIL
5) Mobile Apps Help Us Out in a Jiffy
My SMWLA buddy AJ got lost on the way to the FoodBook event Tuesday night. Step in mobile app, Scout, and he found us in a jiffy! #SMWRESTAURANTS
6) Hashtags Organize and Share the Knowledge
I heart my salmon masala from @PopUpPantry. Here at @iola. #smwlafeedme #smw12 #smwla http://t.co/xJDQLBfS
— Sarah Beth Rosa (@sarahbethrosa) September 26, 2012
7) Mobile Apps Make Everything Easy in Real Time
Also during the Feed Me event, the food app, Chef’s Feed, was mentioned. Many people downloaded it right away with their Smartphones. It was definitely an, “Ahhhh, we can do this. Remember how life sucked when we couldn’t do this?” moment. #SMWLAFEEDME
8) QR Codes are an Easy Fun Way to Advertise
I found a QR Code coupon in bathroom at the Egyptian Theater for 50% Madame Tussauds down the street at Hollywood and Highland. So convenient. Thanks, Madame Tussauds!
Power of #socialmedia: Found this @tussaudsla #QRCode coupon in the bathroom at @egyptiantheatre. #smwla #sm http://t.co/K1SIwAi4
— Sarah Beth Rosa (@sarahbethrosa) September 26, 2012
9) Learning About a Cool Product via Facebook
I first learned about Craigslist Joe on Facebook. The social media push was/is fantastic. I started a conversation via Social Media Club LA after Craigslist Joe posted this. And then I started telling all my friends about it. It was so great to be at the Egyptian screening to hear Joe tell his story. #SMWLACRAIGSLISTJOE
10) Getting a Response When You Tweet at Craig Newmark
Warning: Craigslist Joe movie spoiler: Out of my excitement over Joe meeting Craiglist’s founder, Craig, I tweeted about it! And… I got a response! Highlight of the week. ; )
@sarahbethrosa Sarah Beth, thanks! I'm far from being a big deal, though…
— craignewmark (@craignewmark) September 27, 2012
11) People try Something New Based on a Friend Review
After the Craigslist Joe screening on Wednesday, I got this tweet from @thechrislam via her check-in to The Pie Hole on Foursquare.
Because @sarahbethrosa says it's awesome. #truth (@ The Pie Hole) http://t.co/jKavukxX
— Chris Lam (@thechrislam) September 27, 2012
My heart melted. I am one of the top brand ambassadors for The Pie Hole LA. It made me so happy that someone visited them on my recommendation, and then let me know about it!
12) Blogging Helps Spread the Word
And now I get to share my experience with the world. That’s the beauty of the blogging and online networking.
** To Note
LA Metro is AWESOME. Here I am with my SMWLA buddy, AJ. We popped back and forth from Hollywood to Downtown LA in a jiffy.
I was disappointed in the New Trends in Social Networking event, but it was so cool to be 47 flights up at Cushman and Wakefield DTLA. Got to see this awesome view. #SMWLASOCIALNETWORKING
*** In closing, I had a blast at Social Media Week LA, and cannot wait for the next one. I’m enjoying following up with all the connections I made, and I’m looking forward to putting in place the new practices I learned. Thanks, SMWLA!!