Before long we’ll be getting ready for the next Second Saturday event. If you’re unsure what to expect, then this post is for you. (Actually, this post is for the rest of us as well!)
What We Believe
- We believe in promoting digital literacy in the Greater Cincinnati area.
- We believe that connecting online is easy; connecting in-person is more important.
- We believe in creating a forum where people interested and involved in social networking tools can meet those whom they have connected with online, to better get to know one another.
- We believe in creating a stimulating environment where participants can learn and share something through a themed, topical discussion.
- We believe in experimenting, trying new things, making mistakes, and learning as we go. As the tools we use continually evolve, so we will as well.
What We Do
We’ve met in restaurants, pubs, and even at a laser tag facility! We’ve had group discussions, round table discussions, jolts, presentations, and social tagging exercises. We’ve been fortunate to have sponsors donate equipment, time, and even giveaway prizes.
We’ve recorded one another through audio and video, and have even experimented with live streaming technology. We take pictures of one another and share them with our Facebook friends. We update our Twitter feeds with what’s going on during the event. We check-in on Foursquare. We write up blog posts about what we’ve learned and who we’ve connected with.
Not only that, but we still connect online through Facebook, LinkedIn, and elsewhere to continue the conversations we’ve started in-person. We’ve created great friendships. And some of those whom we connect with have become those we hire; others, those who have hired us.
What to expect
This is what social media is about. This is what you can expect when coming to a New Media Cincinnati Second Saturday event. This is why you should come.
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About Daniel Johnson, Jr.
Daniel Johnson, Jr. founded New Media Cincinnati in 2007 to address the need for people in the Greater Cincinnati area connecting online to connect in-person. Since then, the group has grown to be one of the most-active networking groups of its kind in the area. Together with the Steering Committee, they continue to volunteer their time to help make this group the best version of itself. Connect with Daniel on Google+.
