Continuing my live blog coverage of the International Internet Marketing Association’s conference, the IMC, we’re now onto tool demos. First up is the SEO Browser, developed by two Calgary companies, which helps you optimize your website for search engines. Jeff Nelson of Anduro is presenting. Simply go to SEO Browser, enter the URL of a […]

I walked to the conference this morning, meandering through the quiet West End streets, dodging bicycles and being dusted with the scent of fabric softener from the laundry vents of the walk-ups. The Coast Plaza on Denman is rustling this morning; the scent of bacon sizzling at Brasserie Bistro is making its way to my […]

Afternoon sessions are kicking off here at the IMC with Anil Batra: “Learn what Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are, how they’re defined, what the difference between a KPI and a metric is, and how to effectively present KPIs.” From wiki: “Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are financial and non-financial metrics used to help an organization define […]

After another coffee break, a chat with Darren and Julie, and some conversations about blogging and how it can help business (excellent chances to plug sixty4media) I’m now at the front of the room for the next session with William Azaroff of Vancity. Update: 11:00am – “I don’t think we’re in the money business, we’re […]

Read all of my IMC posts and view my Flickr photos This will officially be the earlier live blog I have done and also probably the longest. The eight annual Internet Marketing Conference is taking place in Vancouver today and tomorrow, featuring keynote speakers, panels and many talented people in the realm of business on […]

Blogger relations panel at Convergence08Photo credit: Raul on Flickr I have been asked to sit on a panel at the upcoming Making a Scene Conference that will be taking place at Granville Island from November 13-16, 2008. I’ll be talking about “The New Face of Marketing: Facebook, text and the bloggers’ world,” alongside Rebecca Coleman, […]

I know that Derek and Airdrie, DaveO, Kris, Tris, and Tanya are down at Gnomedex in Seattle this weekend but in case you are just tuning in, here are some more links and resources if you’d like to follow the mega-conference from your corner of the globe. Photo credit: Derek Miller on Flickr Sessions are […]

You may have noticed a new addition to my sidebar’s sponsored section this month. The badge represents the New Forms Festival, which will showcase media arts in Vancouver from September 4-27. This year’s New Forms Festival will explore media arts from all corners of the earth through the theme of Mosaics. Works at the festival […]

Camp in the social media realm is basically a code name for a get together, an unconference, or impromtu meetups with likeminded individuals. At least that’s my explanation for all the DemoCamps, BarCamps, DrunkCamps, NerdCamps out there. The latest to hit Vancouver is VinoCamp, a one-day celebration of the finest vintage and grapey beverages around. […]

I’m going to call this a day blog as I won’t be live blogging per se, moreso collecting thoughts, sharing links, and posting information throughout the day. Right now on the Convergence 2008 main stage Grant McCracken is talking about Digital Cultures: McCracken looks at the places where culture and commerce, anthropology and economics meet […]