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Re: The Last SXSW of Web 2.0

gaeyia — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:03:01 -0000

Well said Nick!

Being one of those who just recently took the leap into "interactive waters" I have to say I wholeheartedly agree. You can't really understand it until you become a part of it.

Re: What’s Up With Friend Location Tracking?

gaeyia — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:04:39 -0000

Funny that most social media users/consumers grew up in the "stranger-danger" era. Whenever I encounter new tech like this, my first instinct is to fear the stalker potential (especially as a young female)... but then, inevitably, I become intrigued and my curiosity overrides my concern.

Generally speaking, I feel safe. Almost MORE safe now that I am linked in to a broader network of people. I have to believe that my connection to others provides a new form of protection.

Do you know if there are any stats re: increased/decreased safety due to social networks? I would like to see :)

Re: http://gary.tumblr.com/post/78888659

gaeyia — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:48:51 -0000

OMG garyvee, these comments are endless. You rock, seriously, I sent your Web 2.0 = 1985 hiphop vid to the whole agency yesterday :)

(And, thanks.)

Re: Gary Vaynerchuk - The Personal Brand Gold Rush is going on, where...

gaeyia — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:39:21 -0000

Loving that you'll be here in PDX to talk about all of this tonight!

Re: Twitter as an Advisory Board

gaeyia — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:38:53 -0000

I was thinking about how to communicate the value of twitter, so I checked my twitter feed, and like magic, brilliant magic, your tweet appeared. I love it.

Re: Marshall Kirkpatrick On New Media Consulting

gaeyia — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:07:44 -0000

Ditto the rest, MarshallK is top-notch! (As are are ChrisBrogan and BrianSolis.)

Some people may say this social media/network thing is an echo chamber... but perhaps its really more of an incubator with the best of the best supporting and propelling each other towards greatness. I do truly believe this brilliant group of people will design, build, and lead the world towards a better/smarter/more respectful future.

I don't mean to sounds like a politician... I just love how GOOD people are here.

Cheers!

Re: Advertisers, Marketers, and the Portland “Tech” Scene

gaeyia — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:05:57 -0000

Thanks Jake/Grigs.

I thought I'd already posted a comment but internet == FAIL here and I guess it never went through... Anyhow, I appreciate all of your comments/concerns and I hope to clear the air:

The reason this format was chosen was not to EXCLUDE, but rather to INCLUDE. The tech crowd is a tight-knit group of people and so is the ad crowd. I have been an active member of both communities for a few months now and I think that we could all benefit from a better understanding of each other. It has been difficult for me to find the places/events in which W+K should participate. We have a large family and I often refrain from telling them about local tech events because we have potential to over-run the event. Lunch 2.0v4 was designed to expose our family to the great group of people that surrounds us. This is our chance to meet you. Our chance to have a conversation outside of the bubble.

Likewise, this is your chance to meet us. Your chance to ask us what we do and what it is that we want to know/learn/understand. It is your chance to identify innovative partnerships and possibilities that could develop.

W+K has physical space, interest in our community, and a legitimate desire to be involved in tech. Please remember, we were approached with a request host Lunch 2.0 and as a host, we are given the opportunity to tell you a little bit about ourselves and what we do. We didn't want to give you slides and a spiel, we wanted to mix it up, engage you in a conversation with a twist and have a really good time.

Apologies to those who may have felt offended, put-off, or excluded. That was ever the intention. We just want to give Lunch 2.0 a bit of quirky W+K flavor.

That said, I do see your point and the format of this event has been revised. No tickets necessary now, everyone welcome. Please see http://is.gd/tI9 for updated info.

Thank you again for speaking up. I hope you decide to stop by and enjoy our company on the 30th.

g